1st place in Kids (Being Kids)
The WPJA contest judges presented Wendy Woods, a Minnesota, 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 Q2 Judges
Judges
- Wow, what a moment! Excellent job capturing parallel worlds. The girl's expression is so acute yet the adults seem oblivious to the drama. The girl's clenched fist and forwardly bent body are wonderfully captured. Both girls' faces are beautifully placed in a non-distracting section of the bar. Also, this image is evidence that corners don't need to be overly burned.
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 Wendy Woods, was awarded 1st place for photo 61536 in the Kids (Being Kids) category for the WPJA's 2008 Q2.