5th place in Send Off/Departure
The WPJA contest judges presented Rene Gaviola, a British Columbia, Canada 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 funny frame that compliments the photographer's dedication in capturing the entire day. The picture is effective in its graphic simplicity, and the opportunity to include the license plate - the 4EVER, echoing lovers' testimonies on pavement or paper or trees - was a bonus.
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 Rene Gaviola, was awarded 5th place for photo 55421 in the Send Off/Departure category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.