1st place in Action
The WPJA contest judges presented Jonathan Kirshner, a Illinois, 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.
2006 Spring Judges
Judges
- Although perhaps not able to boast as the cleanest of images, this photograph is just simply wonderful! All of the elements combined - the lipstick already on the forehead, the women trying to get a picture through the gate, and of course the kiss - complete this spectacular moment. I can't help but chuckle every time I look at it.
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 Jonathan Kirshner, was awarded 1st place for photo 51121 in the Action category for the WPJA's 2006 Spring.