The Sunset Project is proud to announce the prize recipients of this year's FOCUS45 Amateur Photography Contest!
First Place
Prize: Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera Kit
"Opacarophile"
By Katie McCreery of Rogers City, MI
Second Place
Prize: $500 B&H Photography Gift Card
"Lady Aurora Dancing with the Big Dipper"
By Anna Wagner of Rogers City, Michigan
Third Place
Prize: Ricoh WG-6 Digital Camera Kit
"Ripples From The Past"
By Claire Caplis of Alpena, MI
Honorable Mentions
Prize: $50 B&H Photography Gift Card
"Lights of Presque Isle"
By Jordan McGuire of Posen, MI
"New Growth"
By Angelina Burcar of Alpena, MI
"The Heart of Northeast Michigan"
By Nicole Foster of East Tawas, MI
"Sunken Lake Anglers"
By Terry Doyle of Rogers City, MI
Special Recognition Awards
Best Youth Award
Prize: $150 B&H Photography Gift Card
Awarded to the individual aged 14-21 who received the largest number of overall votes during the public voting period.
"Lights of Presque Isle"
By Jordan McGuire of Posen, MI
People's Choice Award
Prize: $100 B&H Photography Gift Card
Awarded to the individual who received the largest number of overall votes during the public voting period.
"Lady Aurora Dancing with the Big Dipper"
By Anna Wagner of Rogers City, Michigan
The Sunset Project Staff Pick Award
Prize: $100 B&H Photography Gift Card
Decided by an internal vote of The Sunset Project Staff, based on subject matter, composition, and adherence to the theme. This submission is not eligible for other prize placements.
"Slice of Alpena"
By Mike Dotsch of Alpena, MI
A Special Thank You
The Sunset Project would like to thank our donors, partners, and community for their support of the annual FOCUS45 Amateur Photography Contest.
Special funding provided by:
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
The Sunset Project Gold Level Sponsors
Alpena Marc LLC
MyMichigan Health
Stanson Floor Covering & Furniture
Werth Electric
Wolverine State Credit Union