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Young photographer wins blue ribbon for Expo Hall portrait at Fayette County Free Fair
Summary
A youth photographer described choosing a single winning image after taking thousands of pictures; the selected photo drew praise for lighting and subject and earned a blue ribbon and state fair consideration.
A youth exhibitor credited her high‑school yearbook class for sparking an interest in photography and said she took many images before selecting the blue‑ribbon shot. "I just really like how the sun was, like, on his face and how it just, like, showed his drive," the photographer said when describing why she selected the image.
The interviewer noted the exhibitor ultimately winnowed "about 5,000" photos to the one chosen entry. The photographer also described plans to continue honing skills and to pursue photography as a possible career, and said she has photographed livestock events at the fair in addition to Midway scenes.
The photograph won grand champion recognition in the Expo Hall; the exhibitor said the experience of sharing photographs with the community helped her feel part of local life and cemented her interest in the craft.
