1st place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Dino Lara, a Philippines 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 Q1 Judges
Judges
- Beautifully composed and timed to capture the artful wisp of veil in wind. Serendipity can be a photographer's best friend. Even if every other element of this image was purposely composed, the way the wind has lifted the veil into the air is an unexpected gift. It feels almost as if the veil is going to elevate the bride. Contrast is what makes this image a winner. Contrast in subject matter, and contrast in t
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 Dino Lara, was awarded 1st place for photo 60426 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2008 Q1.