1st place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented Abbie Flynn, a 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 Q4 Judges
Judges
- Every parent can relate to this moment. The look on faces of the couple is just precious.
- Emotion is something to be expected at one of life's greater moments, so I wasn't so surprised to see so many great photos. I was surprised, however, at the range of emotions. Of course we have the happy ones, but there were a few surprises - like this photo of the bride and groom's shock at seeing a very young girl tiring of her dress and disrobing. Great catch!
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 Abbie Flynn, was awarded 1st place for photo 327941 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2009 Q4.