16th place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Heather Hughes Ostermaier, a Virginia, 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 Q2 Contest Judges
Photographer's Comment
This was shot as the men processed to the outdoor ceremony. I was careful to position myself for a clear shot around the floral arrangements so I could get a nice, clean, graphic image to capture the moment.
Judges
- The patience and vision of the photographer made this frame successful. A minor crop to from the top, right, and a sliver from the bottom would clean up and enhance this frame.,
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 Heather Hughes Ostermaier, was awarded 16th place for photo 683956 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2011 Q2 Contest.