We have our three judges for this year. I am happy to announce that Bill Bangham, Bob Jones, Jr. and Medford Taylor will be joining us this weekend in Norfolk.
Bill Bangham, from his Lightstalkers profile:
“Bill Bangham is a photojournalist, writer and editor working out of the United States from Richmond, Va.He currently serves as director, editorial and photography, for an international non-profit organization. He has worked in more than 70 countries and received awards in writing, photography and design in both secular and religious competitions, including the University of Missouri International Pictures of the Year competition and the National Press Photographers Association Best of Photojournalism competition.”
Bob Jones, Jr:
A four-time Virginia Photographer of the Year, Mr. Jones is an independent photographer based in Richmond. Before striking out on his own, he was a Navy combat photographer for five years. You can check out his work at http://www.bobjonesjr.com/
Medford Taylor:
A former staffer at The Houston Chronicle and The Virginian-Pilot, Mr. Taylor is a Richmond-based freelance photographer. His work has been honored by The Virginia News Photographers Association, White House News Photographers Association and Visa Pour l’Image. In 2002 he published his first book “Saltwater Cowboys: A Photographic Essay of Chincoteague Island” His work can be seen at http://www.medfordtaylor.com