1st place in First Dance
The WPJA contest judges presented Kenny Pang, a New York, 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
Judges
- The emotion is written all over the face of the groom and it's the only element that is needed for it's success. Tight photos of the first dance usually don't show this much emotion. ,
- A very happy man, looking fulfilled as an individual and as a partner. ,
- Well composed and the groom's expression of joy and satisfaction is both touching and contagious.,
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 Kenny Pang, was awarded 1st place for photo 701586 in the First Dance category for the WPJA's 2011 Q2 Contest.