1st place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Ken Blaze, a Ohio, 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 Q3 Judges
Judges
- This is a very natural unexpected photo. The child’s reaction is precious. Overall, the photo has nice symmetry and a clean background.
- So cute. A great candid moment.
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 Ken Blaze, was awarded 1st place for photo 214801 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2009 Q3.