The entries are in, the shortlist is finalised and it’s time for the winner of the FE Week and Me photography competition to be chosen. A judging panel made up of representatives from FE Week and NCFE took on the difficult task of selecting 15 finalists from more than 982 entries this year.
FE Week and Me, a competition organised by FE Week in partnership with NCFE, challenged learners in FE and skills to submit a pictures that depicted student life in the, through the eyes of students.
The winner from the photography student category will be chosen by public vote and will receive a Nikon D5100 Camera Kit and a work shadowing placement with a professional photographer. All that remains for you to do is check out the stunning images below and choose your favourite, then cast your vote in the FE Week and Me photography competition 2014. The voting box can be found at the end of this article.
To download: The Finalists FE Week and Me Photography Supplement click here
Emily Witham, 16. Photography diploma level three. City College Norwich
Harry Collins, 16. BTec level three photography. Fareham College, Hampshire
Jessica Lacey, 18. UAL level three extended diploma art and design – photography. Doncaster College
Kloe Watts, 16. UAL art and design photography level three. City College Norwich
Mikaela Mae Cobby, 18. Photography level three extended diploma. Stoke-On-Trent College
Michael Fleming, 17. Level two media. Northbrook College, West Sussex
Milliecent Ruhl-Barrett, 17. UAL level three extended diploma art and design – photography. Norwich City College
Rachael Bartleet, 17. A2 photography. St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, Bristol
Ray-Anna Collins, 17. BTec extended diploma photography level three. Grimsby Institute
Stephanie Murton, 19. BTec level three extended diploma in photography. Stoke-on-Trent College
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james carlisle
January 12, 2015 at 12:55 am
A very fun and exciting photograph. Brilliant bold colours and good use of props. Great use of Fast shutter speed to capture movement.
John Ruffle
January 12, 2015 at 7:14 am
While all these images are worthy contenders and show expertise, what attracts me to Milliecent’s photograph is its simple spontaneity, coupled to the fact that she chooses to render it in monochrome. The simplicity of capturing the moment is the supreme gift that photography offers, and in our complex, often manipulative, profit-driven and Photo-shopped world, this is precisely what we are in danger of loosing. If Milliecent can avoid these black holes in her future career, she will do well.
Glynmack
January 13, 2015 at 9:29 am
Spontaneous and modern I like the irony of the books and the dis-regarded phone.
Andrea
January 13, 2015 at 9:32 am
Because we have all felt this way at some time..
Jean
January 13, 2015 at 9:36 am
I really like the thought processes and planning that have produced Mikaela’s excellent imagery of progression – from parental support to independence via a [semi] protected crossing
Mike Farmer
January 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm
I like Mikaela Mae Cobby’s simple message linking education, maturation, and the journey of life from home to the wider world, together with echos of the Beatles Abbey Road photo.
I am disappointed that none of the finalists was a mature student.
Graham Morley
January 13, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Great set of photographs demonstrating the skills of our students.
Teresa Hamilton
January 13, 2015 at 3:50 pm
Some great images but Mikaelas joiner appealed as the medium was used effectively to convey her message.
K Thurlbeck
January 13, 2015 at 5:24 pm
I liked Mikaela’s lovely story of growing up through education.
Morgan
January 14, 2015 at 5:38 pm
I thought Mikaelas work was very unique and was a great ideas to show the progression through education.
Denise
January 14, 2015 at 6:08 pm
I liked Mikaela cobbys as it showed the stages of education that children go through until their college days.
Gemma
January 14, 2015 at 6:59 pm
I absolutely love the skill and creativity in Mikaela Mae Cobbys Photograph. Brilliant play on the famous Beatles image, well done Mikaela and Good Luck.
Marjorie Hill
January 14, 2015 at 9:21 pm
love the imaginative storytelling and a good touch with the Beatles Abbey Road theme
Phil
January 15, 2015 at 10:55 pm
I liked mikaela cobbys version. Thought prevoking!
Charlotte
January 16, 2015 at 6:50 am
Mikaelas work is very inspiring. Reminds us the journey we all take through captured on one photo.
Charlotte
January 16, 2015 at 6:51 am
Mikaelas work is very inspiring. Reminds us the journey we all take captured on one photo.
Sam
January 16, 2015 at 9:19 am
Very talented young lady. Unique storytelling technique through the stages of education with a huge imagination. Mikaela deserves to do extremely well. Good luck
louise
January 16, 2015 at 9:39 am
Brilliant and original.
L Mountford
January 16, 2015 at 10:33 am
I liked Mikaela Cobbys work
I found it very creative and she has an amazing talent
And captured it very well.
Good Luck
paul brammer
January 16, 2015 at 10:40 am
Striking imagery
Bonnie Haughton
January 16, 2015 at 1:46 pm
Fab photography by Mikaela Cobby!
Courtney
January 16, 2015 at 3:48 pm
I think courts is the best
Courtney gallant
January 16, 2015 at 3:55 pm
I think Emily witham is the best. For a young person I think she’s shown a lot of creativity and initiative! She’s done something original where as mikaela has copied something that’s been done many times. Yours is brilliant Emily!
Mark Whittaker
January 16, 2015 at 10:42 pm
I love Mikaela’s shot – kind of a mix of Abbey Road and the progression of man but with a very contemporary feel to it. And it all looks like the same girl – cleverly executed.
Nick Ruhl
January 17, 2015 at 2:23 pm
A very beautiful photograph
Clairw
January 18, 2015 at 2:38 pm
Amazing from Jess Lacey!!
Dave antcliffe
January 20, 2015 at 10:52 am
Excellent well done great photo
Charlotte Woollestone
January 21, 2015 at 1:47 pm
I agree with Courtney, Mikaela Mae Cobby’s work is of a high standard, but this has been done multiple tines before, an example: The Beatles on Abbey Road. Emily’s work is creative and of a high standard. Different is best. My vote for Emily Witham!
tate
January 27, 2015 at 7:12 pm
I really liked mikaelas interpretation I thought it was clever to mix her own ideas with that of something people can relate to. Worked brilliantly. Copying is a word i would not use! Be positive folks They are all brilliant! Well done everyone.
Janet Bullock
January 31, 2015 at 9:22 pm
I don’t like Mikalea’s as I think it’s poorly edited, the lighting doesn’t compliment each sector. I love how creative Emily Witman’s is, she deserves to win