18th place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Shelley Woodworth, a New Jersey, 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
Photographer's Comment
Even lighting is the key to this party moment, with bounce technique preserving some modeling detail on these beautiful girls. Gestures say so much in a photo, and this shot is no exception.
Judges
- Love the interaction between the bride and her bridesmaids. It captures the spirit of the reception. The colors and even lighting add to the image.
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 Shelley Woodworth, was awarded 18th place for photo 73536 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2008 Q4.