I liked the way the color and the space of the image worked together and the way the player fit the space and added to the impact. Not to mention the fact that he can balance the ball on his finger without spinning it, while nonchalantly looking at the camera.
Jocko Potts, Publisher
I loved the sharpness and detail of the kiteboarder in this shot. It really jumped off the page. Another great photo by Matt Coughlin.
Stephen Potts, Assistant Publisher
I loved putting this massive group photo together for our first ever environmental awards. We were inspired by a photo we saw of a group of surfers all standing at the shore of the Pacific Ocean and wanted to recreate that look. We all climbed down a retaining wall alongside the Causeway, waded through muck and driftwood up to our knees, and came out on this little beach right in front of the Battleship. They were troopers! We captured everyone in one shot, but photographer Matt Coughlin combined 13 different versions of the same photo to make this final photo, as I moved down the line holding a light in front of each face so everyone was illuminated well. Technology, skill and everyone’s adventurous spirit made this shot possible!
Maggie Lacey, Executive Editor
The angle of the vessel and the paddles and the movement of the water brought this cover to life for me. The subject looks as if she is riding right off the page. The lighting and colors are fantastic! This was the Trailblazer Issue for 2020, and I think this photo depicts that theme perfectly.
Laurie Kilpatrick, Art Director
Elizabeth Gelineau always makes every dish look its best, but these gorgeous cocktails didn’t need any extra help. POST knew exactly what we all needed to get through a long, hot summer at home.
Abby Parrott, Managing Editor/Web
I’ll never forget being face-to-face with this gentle giant, Benjamin, at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Matthew Coughlin’s ability to capture every little wisp of hair is remarkable. Remembering that fuzzy face sure brings a smile to mine.
Amanda Hartin, Editorial Assistant
This photograph sums up the late firefighter, fisherman, and master storyteller, Boaty Campbell. Pictured on Mobile Bay, around which his entire life revolved, Boaty proudly stands on a pier that he built, beside a boat he constructed with his own two hands. Even as he underwent chemotherapy to fight the cancer that would ultimately take his life (in fact, he had undergone treatment just hours before this photo shoot), Boaty never lost his joy. It’s hard to look at this image and not be impressed by the happiness on his face, despite the battle he was fighting.
Breck Pappas, Contributing Writer
Amidst all the chaos of 2020, this photo captured the calm and serene beauty that we are surrounded by each day. We just need to look up from our screens long enough to really take it all in!
Joe Hyland, Sr. Account Executive
I absolutely love this old photo because it shows how our love and appreciation for the water has endured for generations.
Anna Pavao, Account Executive
Flipping through the November Issue, my six year old, Rosaleigh, saw this photo and said, “Mommy, look how beautiful this house is!” Home has taken on a new meaning for all of us this year, and the warmth and intention of the Berglin’s living room is captured perfectly in this shot. I hope my daughter found this home beautiful because it reminds her of her own.
Jennifer Ray, Account Executive
