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 Brendans 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 [socialpoll id=”2248405″]
james carlisle 12 January 2015 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 12 January 2015 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 13 January 2015 Spontaneous and modern I like the irony of the books and the dis-regarded phone.
Jean 13 January 2015 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 13 January 2015 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.
Teresa Hamilton 13 January 2015 Some great images but Mikaelas joiner appealed as the medium was used effectively to convey her message.
Morgan 14 January 2015 I thought Mikaelas work was very unique and was a great ideas to show the progression through education.
Denise 14 January 2015 I liked Mikaela cobbys as it showed the stages of education that children go through until their college days.
Gemma 14 January 2015 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 14 January 2015 love the imaginative storytelling and a good touch with the Beatles Abbey Road theme
Charlotte 16 January 2015 Mikaelas work is very inspiring. Reminds us the journey we all take through captured on one photo.
Charlotte 16 January 2015 Mikaelas work is very inspiring. Reminds us the journey we all take captured on one photo.
Sam 16 January 2015 Very talented young lady. Unique storytelling technique through the stages of education with a huge imagination. Mikaela deserves to do extremely well. Good luck
L Mountford 16 January 2015 I liked Mikaela Cobbys work I found it very creative and she has an amazing talent And captured it very well. Good Luck
Courtney gallant 16 January 2015 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 16 January 2015 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.
Charlotte Woollestone 21 January 2015 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 27 January 2015 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 31 January 2015 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
FE Week and Me Photography Competition: And the winner is… | FE Week 6 February 2015 […] 18-year-old photography level three extended diploma learner at Stoke-on-Trent College, was one of 10 entrants shortlisted in the photography student category, and after 2,562 votes were cast online, has been […]