7th place in Ceremony
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.
2012 Q2 Contest Judges
Photographer's Comment
It is rare that a photographer can observe the bride and groom from behind the altar. This was that one time, and the couple let their feelings show for that moment, and for all time. The lighting was provided by the church, and I simply exposed for the light on their faces. Once that was calculated, it only required patience to wait until the couple's gesture matched the feeling that I knew existed between them both.
Judges
- It's hard not to fall in love this couple; their joyful radiance is written all over their bodies. I love that the audience is obscured, accentuating a private moment in front of so many. Furthermore the pews create a lead into the image that lands our eyes directly upon this couple.
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 7th place for photo 934196 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2012 Q2 Contest.