Young Photographers Make Their Mark(et)

How do young kids and teenagers view the Westport Farmers’ Market?

Beautifully.

A record 81 submissions poured into this year’s 8th annual Young Shoots photography contest.

The winners were celebrated yesterday evening, at Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center.

Executive director Lori Cochran hailed “the next generation of Farmers’ Market-goers,” for their unique views behind the lens.

She and contest director Miggs Burroughs announced winners in 3 age groups:

Ages 5-9

1st: Ziggy White: “Color Crush”
2nd: Aria Hayley Bell: “Holding the Line”
3rd: Michael Cuffaro: “Bird’s-eye View”

“Color Crush” by …

… Ziggy White. He lives in Stamford, and is a pre-K student at the Hamilton Avenue School in Greenwich. (Photo/Dan Woog)

Ages 10-14

1st: Lila Boyd: “Nature’s Jewels”

2nd: Juliette Newshel: “Bathing Beauties”

3rd: Jackson Boyd: “Market Find”

“Nature’s Jewels” by …

… Lila Boyd. She is a Bedford Middle School 6th grader. (Photo/Dan Woog)

Ages 15-18

1st: Michael Veltri: “Mediterranean Summer Hues”

2nd: Rachel Pontoriero: “Sprouted”

3rd: Parker Toohey: “Feeling Fuzzy”

“Mediterranean Summer Hues,” by …

… Michael Veltri. He lives in Norwalk, and is a junior at the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering in Stamford. (Photo/Mary-Beth Murray)

Winners and other contestants, on the other side of the camera. (Photo/Lori Cochran)

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