9th place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Joseph Victor Stefanchik, a 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.
2004 Winter Judges
Judges
- A gorgeous pictorial moment filled with warmth through light. The photographer takes a chance by pulling back to give us a sense of place. This is very well composed and nice use of all of the candles.
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 Joseph Victor Stefanchik, was awarded 9th place for photo 48196 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2004 Winter.