4th place in Send Off/Departure
The WPJA contest judges presented Sean Flanigan, a Washington, 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
- The beauty of a canopy of sparklers formed by arms thrusting out from each side of the walkway is only one of the things that make this photo successful. The tilt of the newlyweds' bodies, particularly the groom's raised arm, fortuitously mirrors the angle of the arms past which they run. And many of the sparklers, though in their brightness the detail is lost, echo the shape of the bride's bouquet. And perhaps more important than these small details is simply the beautiful light and sheer energy the photo has captured. I like the way the bride and groom are framed by their friends, families and sparklers and the amused face of the woman at the church door, as she admires the unabashed glee of the newly-married couple. Just a feel-good action shot.
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 Sean Flanigan, was awarded 4th place for photo 55571 in the Send Off/Departure category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.