3rd place in Artistic
The WPJA contest judges presented Melissa Bonvini, a 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.
2004 Spring Judges
Judges
- Strobe lights the glitter of this wedding. Dark and moody. This one stood out because it didn't need to be posed to be 'artistic'. Loved the lighting and the floating rice that was captured in air. Another ace. The black and white of the bride and groom, the starlight, the street lamp... all make for a wonderful image that delivers a quiet moment of joy and happiness.
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 Melissa Bonvini, was awarded 3rd place for photo 45266 in the Artistic category for the WPJA's 2004 Spring.