1st place in First Dance
The WPJA contest judges presented Armando Solares, a Florida, 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
- Great use of off-camera flash (whether intentional or not!) to create a subtle mood. The motion in the skirt and the perfect timing on the twirl bring it all together for a classic image. Very well done.
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 Armando Solares, was awarded 1st place for photo 54651 in the First Dance category for the WPJA's 2006 Winter.