Sedona AZ (June 19, 2012) – Sedona Photofest 2012 provided a unique opportunity for high-quality presentations in an intimate setting – creative, interactive and inspiring – that brought experts in the field to a beautiful destination. There were plenty of free events and special workshops with renowned photography experts! Sedona Arts Center wishes to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers, participants, students and expert photographers that shared their time, knowledge and skills during this year’s PhotoFest Competition, Symposium, Workshops and Exhibitions.
The Sedona Photofest 2012 Winners are:
BEST OF SHOW WINNERS:
- Greg Welden – Winter Willow
Best of Show Award: Gitzo Travelite Tripod - Roger Kiel – Prey in Sight
2nd Place Award: Nikon D-SLR 5100 - Chilkku Baiju – Rodeo Beach
3rd Place: (1) 20 x 30 print and Jeep/Winery combination tour for Two – Sedona Photo and A Day in the West - Roger Kiel – Prey in Sight
Honorable Mention #1 Award: (2) 16 x 20 prints and a two hour Jeep Tour for Two – Sedona Photo and A Day in the West - Patricia Lee – Silent Submergence
Honorable Mention #2 Award: (1) 10 x 15 print in a double mat + 1.5 hour Jeep Tour for Two – Sedona Photo and A Day in the West
PRESENTER’S CHOICE AWARDS
Selected by each Presenter of PhotoFest
Each top Presenter’s Choice Award recipient will receive the Signed Award Ribbon and a custom 20 x 30 matted and mounted print from ImageMaster.
Judged by: Bobbie Goodrich
- Greg Welden – Winter Willow
- Duff Burns – Washer Woman Arch – Honorable Mention
- Ronald York – White Egret – Honorable Mention
Judged by: Colleen Miniuk-Sperry
- Long Nguyen – Subway
- Roger Kiel – Prey in Sight – Honorable Mention
- Jackie Klieger – Spring Surprise – Honorable Mention
Judged by: Floris van Breugel
- Rusty Albertson – Magic Cathedral
- Greg Welden – Winter Willow – Honorable Mention
- Roger Kiel – Prey in Sight – Honorable Mention
Judged by: Guy Tal
- Greg Welder – Winter Willow
- Chilkku Baiju – Rodeo Beach – Honorable Mention
- Ronald York – Kilauea Lava – Honorable Mention
Judged by: Rob Sheppard
- Patricia Lee – Silent Submergence
- Elizabeth Ruggiero – Mountains in the Mist – Honorable Mention
- Jackie Klieger – Spring Surprise – Honorable Mention
Judged by: Jack Dykinga
- Rusty Albertson – Magic Cathedral
- Greg Welden – Winter Willow – Honorable Mention
- Chikku Baiju – Rodeo Beach – Honorable Mention
The Sedona Arts Center is located at State Route 89A & Art Barn Road in uptown Sedona. The Galleries are open daily from 10-5. The School of the Arts offers classes and workshops year-round. For more information call the administrative offices at 928-282-3809 or visit SedonaPhotoFest.com.