2nd place in Bridal Party
The WPJA contest judges presented Jane Shauck, a Connecticut, 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.
2008 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Photographer's Comment
I liked the energy of this particular bridal party in Newport RI, and in between formals I took this off-kilter shot which I think captures the joy of the moment.,
Judges
- The blur and angle of this picture add to its sense of fun and excitement. It makes you want to be part of the party. This image just has a great energy about it. It makes me feel like it was a very fun affair where people really got along. Capturing the "feeling or mood" of a wedding is any photographer's goal and it was done very well here.
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 Jane Shauck, was awarded 2nd place for photo 63681 in the Bridal Party category for the WPJA's 2008 BRIDES Magazine.