2nd place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Brad Emmons, a Oklahoma, 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.
2005 Winter Judges
Judges
- Good use of a longer lens to throw everything in the background out of focus drawing the eye to the bride and groom. I liked the fact that there is a virtual window within the snowstorm of falling confetti perfectly framing the couple's kiss. Nice mood.
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 Brad Emmons, was awarded 2nd place for photo 50511 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2005 Winter.