Picking the Shutterbug winners is one of the hardest things we do. We consistently receive way more entries than we have space to accommodate. Below are some of our staff’s favorites that just had to be shared.
Junior Shutterbug Finalists
“Snowy Day,” Alexander Legall, Iron City, Tennessee Valley EC
“Sunset in My Tree,” Chloe Hieber, Ashland City, Cumberland EMC
“Lunch on the Lawn with Papa,” Norah Grant, Manchester, Duck River EMC
“Joyful Moments,” Alana Nash, Millington, Southwest Tennessee EMC
“Watching, Waiting,” Trace Taylor, Murfreesboro
“Autumn Fun,” Emma Hamsley, Springfield, Cumberland EMC
“If Hippies Took Selfies,” Piper Shephard, Jackson, Southwest Tennessee EMC
“State Capital .5,” Destiny Bullock, Munford, Southwest Tennessee EMC
“Besties at a Ball Game,” Maisie Toy, Christiana, Middle Tennessee Electric
Professional Shutterbug Finalists
“Camel Kisses,” Melanie Gnewikow, Mount Juliet, Middle Tennessee Electric
“The One From Behind the Lens,” Hannah Veatch, Lafayette, Tri-County EMC
“Happily Frozen,” Laura Horton, Tullahoma
Adult Shutterbug Finalists
“Big Tex and His Big ‘Stickers,’” Carleton Spears, Rogersville, Holston EC
“Selfie, Sunflower Field at Forks of the River with Wife,” Gerry Hallcox, Ten Mile, Volunteer Energy Cooperative
“Me and Buddy Wilbur,” Kerry Hrabstock, Crossville, Volunteer Energy Cooperative
“Snow Dreaming,” Lynn Riggsbee, Alamo, Gibson EMC
“Me and My Girls,” Jenna Blackwell, Seymour
“Meet Me in St. Louis,” Jacob Truax, Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee Electric
“Selfie with Frankie the Pug at Lost Creek Falls,” Joe Thompson, Rock Island, Caney Fork EC
“Girl Power,” Amanda Johnson, Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee Electric
“Me and the Macaw,” Wendy Watts, Franklin, Middle Tennessee Electric
“Japan Double Selfie,” Michael Alvis, Rogersville
“Ready for the Eclipse,” Flora Bryan, Manchester, Duck River EMC
“Soaring over Eagleville, TN,” Duff Thompson, Portland, Cumberland EMC
“A Walk in the Woods,” Crystal Boyce, Murfreesboro,
“Daryl and Me,” Jacob Truax, Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee Electric
“Late Autumn Enjoyment,” Vlad Ardeias, Lobelville, Meriwether Lewis EC
Congrats to all these finalists, along with the winners listed in the March magazine, and thanks to everyone who participated in the Selfie Shutterbug contest!
Please note: Only first, second and third places along with honorable mentions listed in the physical March 2024 magazine issue will receive winners’ packets and certificates.