1st place in Dress/Fashion
The WPJA contest judges presented Anne Ryan, 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.
2007 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Judges
- This photo sums up wedding fashion in general. It is a once in a lifetime outfit that takes a lot of planning. It's a scenario that's played out at weddings across the country, and this groom's mother (presumably) thought to bring the illustration of how to tie a bow tie that everyone wishes they had before the ceremony. Great crop/framing. No one ever knows how to tie a tie.
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 Anne Ryan, was awarded 1st place for photo 53556 in the Dress/Fashion category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.