2nd place in Portrait of Bride or Groom
The WPJA contest judges presented John Hong, a Washington, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.
The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.
2003 Summer Judges
Judges
- A natural and telling expression from the bride as she emerges from the cloud of white that is her dress. Could have been cropped a little tighter on the top to make the image a little cleaner.
The best and top wedding photographs from this category
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
Wedding photographer John Hong, was awarded 2nd place for photo 44096 in the Portrait of Bride or Groom category for the WPJA's 2003 Summer.