1st place in Creative Portrait
The WPJA contest judges presented Gary Ventura, a 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 Q2 Judges
Judges
- The simplicity of a joyous moment against a sea of white really creates a sense of happiness ‘forever after'. The slice of color of the sky is a nice touch. Light and airy and they do seem in love...simple
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 Gary Ventura, was awarded 1st place for photo 57201 in the Creative Portrait category for the WPJA's 2007 Q2.