1st place in Reflections
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
- What a great example of seeing beyond the obvious with the shadow of the dress. Shades of Man Ray.
- Excellent design and great use of reflection. Great concept and well executed.,
- This is a very artistic image in its pure simplicity of design and it creates interesting positive and negative space. The framing of the reflection of the dress emphasizes the most populated piece of the image and the wedding white frames the dress. The little figure in red adds a subtle addition to the mostly black and white monotone.
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 645156 in the Reflections category for the WPJA's 2011 Q3 Contest.