1st place in Reception Ambiance
The WPJA contest judges presented Massimo Simula, a Italy 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
- This photo may in fact be one of my favorites from all of the categories. It combined the beautiful, fairy-tale setting with gorgeous light, strong composition and the moment of arrival.
- I really liked everything about this picture -- the bride and groom making their appearance, the body language, use of light, sense of place -- it’s got it all.
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 Massimo Simula, was awarded 1st place for photo 307051 in the Reception Ambiance category for the WPJA's 2009 Q4.