2nd place in Dress/Fashion
The WPJA contest judges presented Ashley Delatour, a 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
- A mundane task is made mysterious and compelling by the diaphanous beauty of the veil and the grace with which the woman holds and steams it. The quality of light and choice of angle contribute greatly to the effectiveness of the image. This photograph looks like an Oriental silk painting. It's gracefully composed in the way her arms parallel the edges of the lacey veil. I might have cropped the doorknob. Pretty composition of the sheer veiling being gently lifted by a pensive woman. It took a few looks to reveal that what she's doing is actually steaming, and not simply reflecting on the beauty of the veil. Beautiful moment captured. Nice light and softness. Very emotional moment along with bride. The light coming through the lace makes this so pretty.
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 Ashley Delatour, was awarded 2nd place for photo 53701 in the Dress/Fashion category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.