11th place in Creative Portrait
The WPJA contest judges presented Chris Humphreys, a Colorado, 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 Q4 Judges
Judges
- What a great feeling this picture evokes. Action portraits seldom work with brides and grooms, but this one sure as heck does. The composition is quirky as is the leap of the groom. The bride is in the perfect spot to allow her to be part of the craziness. I also feel like his leg bisecting her head from her body somehow connects them. Oh yeah, the light and color also are wonderful.
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 Chris Humphreys, was awarded 11th place for photo 89531 in the Creative Portrait category for the WPJA's 2008 Q4.