1st place in Kids (Being Kids)
The WPJA contest judges presented Emin Kuliyev, 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 Q3 Contest Judges
Judges
- Good composition and great gesture. The little girl, the couple and the bride and groom all compliment each other.,
- The great juxtaposition and reaction of the flower girl make this photograph memorable. Timing and the capturing of this moment are nicely executed. Your eye goes around the entire frame to the reaction of the other couple, the wedding couple and the little girl. ,
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 Emin Kuliyev, was awarded 1st place for photo 619726 in the Kids (Being Kids) category for the WPJA's 2011 Q3 Contest.