The College Photographer of the Year contest has launched many famous photojournalism careers. At 20 years old, Matt Eich is a hard-working college student enjoying life with his girlfriend, Melissa, when he learns he has won the contest. As his dream of traveling the globe with his camera becomes a reality, he learns that he has another budding reality at home: Melissa is pregnant.
As these two young people navigate some very hard choices, they also stop to document this time in their lives, sharing their thoughts and fears for the road ahead. What results is Love in the First Person, a touching account of what it means to grow up.
Credits
Additional Photography
Kainaz Amaria
Yoon Byun
Chris Capozziello
Pamela Chen
Noah Devereaux
Andrew Henderson
Nathan Rapheld
Dana Rieber
Michael Rubenstein
Kacey Sellers
Lacey Sellers
Johnny Simon
Video
Kainaz Amaria
Rob Finch
Tim Gruber
Chad A. Stevens
Recognition
Webby
Year: 2008
Place: Honoree
Category: Reality
The Society of News Design
Year: 2008
Place: Winner
Category: Features: Monthly Winner: March
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