19th place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented David Murray, a Georgia, 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.
2011 Q1 Contest Judges
Photographer's Comment
Such a wonderful send off for the bride and groom as they are surrounded by their parents and friends. In this instance, the sparklers illuminated the scene and I decided not to use flash. Knowing that my camera was sensitive enough to record this scene as is, I felt it best to allow the image to reflect the moment as the couple would remember it. A combination of a high ISO and a wide open aperture (2.8) allowed for this departure to be documented.
Judges
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 David Murray, was awarded 19th place for photo 626531 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2011 Q1 Contest.