2026 Q2 Picture Story

Ted Soqui 410 Points

Keith Birmingham 390 Points

Thomas Cordova 340 Points

Ringo Chiu 320 Points

Cristina Salvador Klenz 290 Points

Terry Pierson 250 Points

Ghawam Kouchaki 200 Points

Mindy Schauer 170 Points

Nancy Newman 140 Points

Jill Connelly 130 Points

Gina Ferazzi 120 Points

Jeff Gritchen 100 Points

Jennifer Maher 100 Points

Paul Rodriguez 80 Points

Chris Torres 80 Points

Mike Goulding 70 Points

Robert Hanashiro 60 Points

Scott Mitchell 60 Points

J.W. Hendricks 50 Points

Libby Cline Birmingham 40 Points

Brandon Richardson 40 Points

Cayo Seals 40 Points

Don Bartletti 30 Points

Scott Harrison 20 Points

Quarter 2 judges: Lacey Atkins, Robert Galbraith, Marcia Prouse

First Place: This package had a variety of access points, compositions, and moments to keep the viewer moving from picture to picture — which is what a photo story should do.

Second Place: This story would have benefited from a tighter effort. Redundancies of people and their position in the frame as well as composition held this back from being as dynamic as it could have been, but it has strong access to great moments, use of light, and a variety of different looks at an event.

Third Place: This package had strong individual news images and the greatest variety amongst the protest-type packages. It would have benefited by eliminating 2 to 3 pictures of people with their arms raised, but it’s good enough for 3rd place — very strong work.

Honorable Mention: There are some very strong action images in this set but it also relies a bit heavily on signs at times. Kudos to the photographer for being right in the middle of things.

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First Place

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Night time view of downtown Los Angeles as the Lineage warehouse billows smoke in to the sky.Toxic smoke concerns in the neighborhood of Boyle Heights begins as smoke lingers in the community near the fire.6/20/2026 Los Ángeles, CA.

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LAFD firefighters battle a blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.Thick smoke billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified,6/20/2026 Los Ángeles, CA.

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LAFD firefighters battle a toxic blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.Thick black smoke billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/21/2026 Los Ángeles, CA

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Smoke lingers in the neighborhood from a toxic blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles,Thick black smoke billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/21/2026 Los Ángeles, CA

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Aerial view of a toxic blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.Thick black smoke billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/21/2026 Los Ángeles, CA

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Boyle Heights home with residents trying to do their daily activities.Firefighters battle a blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood Smoke continues to billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/22/2026 Los Ángeles, CA.

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Firefighters battle a blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood Smoke continues to billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/22/2026 Los Ángeles, CA.

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Firefighters battle a blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood Smoke continues to billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/22/2026 Los Ángeles, CA.

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Aerial view of smoke in the Boyle Heights neighborhood from the Lineage warehouse fire.Firefighters battle a blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood Smoke continues to billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/22/2026 Los Ángeles, CA.

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Aerial view of downtown Los Angeles. Smoke from the Lineage warehouse fire clouded the air.Firefighters battle a blaze at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood Smoke continues to billowed into the sky as crews worked to contain the fire, which raised concerns about hazardous air quality in the surrounding community. Authorities declared a state of emergency as the fire intensified.6/22/2026 Los Ángeles, CA.

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Food products begun to thaw and rot at the Lineage warehouse.A putrid odor has took over the neighborhood near the warehouse.6/29/2026 Los Ángeles, CA

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Food products begun to thaw and rot at the Lineage warehouse.A putrid odor has took over the neighborhood near the warehouse.6/29/2026 Los Ángeles, CA

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Second Place

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Soo Hak Kwon, 91, prior to recieving his diploma. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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Soo Hak Kwon, 91, lines up with his fellow students prior to his graduation. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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Soo Hak Kwon, 91, listens to instrutions with his fellow students prior to graduation. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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Soo Hak Kwon, 91 adjust his mortarboard, before lining up for graduation. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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Soo Hak Kwon, left, lines up with his fellow students for ther graduation. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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Soo Hak Kwon, 91, walks to receive his diploma. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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Soo Hak Kwon, 91, recieves his diploma from teach Steve Munoz. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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Graduate, 91 year-old, Soo Hak Kwon, smiles as he holds his diploma. Kwon immigrated from Korea in the 1970s. In all his years building an American life, the man who ran a TV repair/wig shop and also became a barber, never earned his high school diploma until now at Bassett Adult School in La Puente on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Third Place

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A DHS police sniper peers through his scope.Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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A protester with a cut on his eyebrow after a scuffle.Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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A flower left on the fence surrounding the Metropolitan Detention Center.Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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Police and DHS Police clash.Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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A protester dressed as a Mayan warrior outside the Metropolitan Detention Center.Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

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Protesters in cosplay outfits near the Metropolitan Detention Center.Protesters and officers with the Department of Homeland Security clash outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on the first anniversary of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across Los Angeles County.Several protesters were arrested by DHS officers.6/6/2026 Los Angeles, CA., USA

Honorable Mention

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Drug Enforcement Administration agents gather before a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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A poster displaying individuals sought in Operation Free MacArthur Park is displayed before a drug raid as part of the operation in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Drug Enforcement Administration agents ride to a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrive at a location for a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Drug Enforcement Administration agents search a vehicle at an apartment complex while executing a search warrant as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Baggies containing suspected fentanyl are found in a toilet during a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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A Drug Enforcement Administration agent arrests a man during a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Drug Enforcement Administration agents search an apartment while arresting a man during a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrest several people after finding suspected fentanyl in an apartment during a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrest several people after finding suspected fentanyl in an apartment during a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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An electronic ankle monitor is attached to a suspect's ankle during a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

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A suspect is handcuffed during a drug raid as part of Operation Free MacArthur Park in Westmont, an unincorporated community in South Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

HONORABLE MENTION

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It’s a sell-out crowd for opening night of the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate the Ontario Tower Buzzers on April 2, 2026 in Ontario, CA.Crowds pass murals of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela during the opening game of the Ontario Tower Buzzers against Lake Elsinore on ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire Complex.

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Crowds line up to enter ONT Field to see the opening game of the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate, against Lake Elsinore on ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire Complex on April 2, 2026 in Ontario, CA.

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From the outfield, fans watch the opening game of the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate, against Lake Elsinore on ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire Complex on April 2, 2026 in Ontario, CA.

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Tracy Monte of Oregon cheers during the opening ceremonies for the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate, during their first game of the season against Lake Elsinore on ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire Complex on April 2, 2026 in Ontario, CA.

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Fans watch the opening game of the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate, against Lake Elsinore on ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire Complex on April 2, 2026 in Ontario, CA.

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Fans enjoy the opening game of the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate, against Lake Elsinore on ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire Complex on April 2, 2026 in Ontario, CA.

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Rome Ruelas, 7, of Chino waits on the right field railing for a home run ball during the opening day off the Ontario Tower Buzzers against Lake Elsinore at the new ONT Field at the Ontario Sports Empire Complex on April 2, 2026 in Ontario, CA. The Buzzers are the Dodgers new single-A California League affiliate.

HONORABLE MENTION

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Participants prepare for the annual World Naked Bike Ride before cycling through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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Participants prepare for the annual World Naked Bike Ride before cycling through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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Participants depart at the start of the World Naked Bike Ride through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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Nude cyclists ride through downtown Los Angeles during the annual World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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Nude cyclists ride past Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 27, 2026.

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A participant in the World Naked Bike Ride buys food from a food truck before the annual ride through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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A participant in the World Naked Bike Ride buys food from a food truck before the annual ride through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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Nude cyclists pose for a group photo at Walt Disney Concert Hall as they ride through Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 27, 2026.

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A participant in the World Naked Bike Ride stands beside a police officer outside Walt Disney Concert Hall during the annual ride through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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Nude cyclists ride past Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 27, 2026.

HONORABLE MENTION

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Indonesian diaspora living in the Los Angeles area perform various traditional and modern dances, songs, and music. Many of the performances and costumes follow hundreds of years of tradition.6/12/2026 Santa Clarita, CA.

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Lacey Atkins

Marcia Prouse

Meet your judgeS

Lacy is a Pulitzer Prize winner and a two time finalist with over 30 years of experience as a visual storyteller. She now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and contracts with non-profits such as the Innocence Project and Teach For America. She has been on staff at the San Francisco Chronicle, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times and part of the USA TODAY Network, the Tennessean.

Robert Galbraith

Marcia Prouse believes passionately that powerful images can change the world.

She has held photo leadership roles in three newsrooms known for photojournalism excellence — the Detroit Free Press, the Orange County Register and the Tennessean in Nashville — and has edited key national and international visual reporting over several decades. She was part of photo editing teams that edited two Pulitzer Prizes and five finalists; and also won the prestigious Pictures of the Year Angus McDougall editing award. 

Marcia holds a master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and produced a photo documentary book, “Arrow Rock: 20th-Century Frontier Town” in lieu of a thesis. She graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a degree in journalism education..

Marcia is "mostly" retired, but currently freelance photo and story edits at Chalkbeat.org; volunteers throughout the Columbus, Ohio, area, and loves spending time with her family, especially her two granddaughters.