7th place in Bride and Groom
The WPJA contest judges presented Steven Young, 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.
2009 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Judges
- Pairing a great sense of timing with successful use of a fast shutter speed, the photographer perfectly captured this special moment. The bride’s facial expression is vivid.
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 Steven Young, was awarded 7th place for photo 116721 in the Bride and Groom category for the WPJA's 2009 BRIDES Magazine.