1st place in Departure
The WPJA contest judges presented John Hudetz, a Montana, 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 Winter Judges
Judges
- I find this picture interesting in the way the chair is tipped over on the ground. Is it accident, did it fall or is it a protocol that sends a message to reveal the night is over. I kept coming back to this picture wondering why. Empty tables, an upset chair – everything in the picture is a sign for an end. After a long day, the bride and the groom tiredly leave the party. Perfect.
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 Hudetz, was awarded 1st place for photo 55096 in the Departure category for the WPJA's 2006 Winter.