Pittsburgh Portfolio: Urban Imagination

8th Annual High School Photography Contest The contest was open to all high school student amateur photographers in grades 9 - 12 in Allegheny County.

Photographs were judged on three criteria:

• How well the photographer illustrates the theme "Pittsburgh Portfolio - Urban Imagination". Photo(s) may represent how an urban environment reflects energy, culture, and diversity of the community. Related issues include public and private space, urban art forms, social boundaries, and how the city affects the imagination.
• Artistic merit
• Technical quality

Prizes awarded

Best Achievement in Photography ($500):
Brian Lucas, Fox Chapel Area High School, "Wall Mural"

Second Place ($250):
Stephanie Stitt, Riverview Area Jr/Sr High School, "Up the Punks"

Third Place ($100):
Stephanie Kantor, Plum Senior High School, "Skyy"

Show Stopper Award ($100)
Ross Mantle, Bethel Park High School, "Untitled"

Honorable Mention (2 awards) ($50):
Kate McLean, Ellis School, "Stepping In"
Sam Weinberg, Taylor Allderdice, "Graffiti Dance"