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Kevin German was named 2009 Southern Photographer of the Year.

Kevin is a former photographer at the Sacramento Bee before moving to Vietnam to work on documentaries in South Asia.

His Images have an astounding effect on viewers, as it doesn't get any more real than what he has shot. Not only are his pictures amazing and capture very emotional moments, the stories he has found in the short time that he has been there are just impressive. Kevin is a rare journalist that is focused on nothing but the story.

Check out his winning portfolio submission here.