1st place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented Rich Janniello, a New York, 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
- I think we feel her pride, her emotion. Great reflection to complete the link between her emotion and the event. Not an easy photograph to take and make work, but it does. Good vision on the photographer’s part. A seemingly simple picture that expresses a great deal. Great work.
- Wonderful expression on the woman's face made this pic strong.
- Excellent use of the reflection of the bride to strengthen the image. The details on the table add to the image. I like the window frame right above the eyes. It seems to bring our attention more to the look on her face.
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 Rich Janniello, was awarded 1st place for photo 81311 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2008 Q4.