Park City photographers capture top awards at Utah State Fair

David Breslauer's Best of Show (Fine Art) winner "Purple Winds of Faxifoss" Photo: David Breslauer

PARK CITY, Utah — The Utah State Fair is in full swing, and local Park City photographers won multiple awards for their work. This year’s photography competition drew more than 1,300 photography entries from across Utah, and nine members of the Park City Photography Club earned top honors in categories ranging from fine art to wildlife.

Among other awards, David Breslauer earned Best in Show in both Fine Art and Black and White categories. This marks the third consecutive year Breslauer has won Best in Show honors at the fair. 

Along with being an accomplished photographer himself, Breslauer helps organize the photography club. “To see nine of our members earn recognition in such a competitive field is

extraordinary,” he said. “Our achievements reflect not only technical skill but also the creativity and storytelling spirit that photography brings to our community.”

The Park City Photography Club is open to photographers of all levels, from beginners to professionals, and offers monthly meetings, workshops, and field outings. 

To see all the awarded works, check out the Utah State Fair, which runs through Sept. 14.

Award winners

David Breslauer

Best in Show, Fine Art (Purple Winds of Faxifoss)

Best in Show, Black and White (Taking Flight, Homer, Alaska) 

Third Place, Panorama (Takeoff)

Third Place, Abstract (Reflections Unmoored)

Mary Perry

First Place, Fine Art (Echinacea in Shadow and Light)

First Place, Wildlife (Bison March, Winter in Yellowstone)

First Place, Only at the Fair (Cowboy on a Ride, Hang on to Your Hat)

First Place, Landscape (Bobbysock Trees ICM and Select Color)

Fourth Place (Hotel Meade in Winter)

Howard Meltzer

First Place, Abstract (The Portal; Iceland)

Second Place, Wildlife (Through the Storm, Bison Herd, Yellowstone)

Honorable Mention, Abstract (Right Turn Only: Reflections on a Sunroof)

Amy Eskind

First Place, Humor (Excuse Me)

Third Place, Only at the Fair (There’s a New Sheriff in Town)

Honorable Mention, Landscape (Sublime: Sunset at the Great Salt Lake)

Liz Dranow

First Place, Pets (Homeward Bound at Last)

Third Place, Sports/Action (Unleashed Potential)

Third Place, Sunrise/Sunset (Evensong for Two)

David Winegar

First Place, Black and White/Monochrome (Shades of Summer)

Third Place, Cell Phone/Architecture (Petals and Pillars)

Fourth Place, Landscape; (Fire and Ice)

Bill Silliman

Honorable Mention, Panorama (Onaqui Wild Horse Herd / Heading West for the Night)

Advanced Amateur Category

Judy Merry

Honorable Mention, Wildlife (Baby Orioles)