2nd place in Kids (Being Kids)
The WPJA contest judges presented Andrew van Bommel, a Ontario, Canada 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.
2010 Q2 Judges
Judges
- The ring bearer has a lot of responsibility – as he checks for the ring. I love the formality of the scene, and only the face of the boy still standing in position, but double-checking to make sure he has the ring. The composition is what makes this photo work so well.
- A priceless photo is worth a thousand words. The crop tells the story of what the child’s role in the wedding is while also serving to focus attention on his dilemma. It all works.
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 Andrew van Bommel, was awarded 2nd place for photo 397411 in the Kids (Being Kids) category for the WPJA's 2010 Q2.