Say Media SXSW Party Photo Contest Winner

The Say Media SXSWi party was a huge hit in Austin this year, and we have the photos to prove it. There were over one hundred submissions to our party photo contest with candid shots that captured the bands, new friends and some amazing moments from the fun and music-packed evening.

Choosing the best photo was brutal – there were so many great shots. But after intense deliberation our prestigious panel of Say Media judges arrived at a winner and some honorable mentions. Below are the pictures that stood out in several categories - plus the overall best shot. The lucky winner takes home the grand prize: a Platinum Badge to SXSW for 2014!

Honorable Mention: Best Action Photo

Thanks to @kempedmonds at @hootsuite for this dynamic shot of St. Lucia and the crowd.

Honorable Mention: Best Band Close-up

A shot from @objetivarte shows us the fired up crowd enjoying The Joy Formidable.

Honorable Mention: Best Crowd Shot

The packed Speakeasy from the balcony by @scmforbes.

Honorable Mention: Best Filter Shot

A great colorful shot from last year’s photo contest winner @travismurdock.

Honorable Mention: Best Photo Booth Shot

There's nothing better than a photobooth photobomb – this one features @iheartveggies and her new friends.

Winner: Best Overall

And the big prize goes to @amycole from Instagram for this cool black and white shot of the Kopecky Family Band – woot!

Congrats to the winner and runner's up – and thanks to everyone who joined us for the party. You can see more photos from the evening here on Pinterest and some pro shots on Flickr.