9th place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Denise Chastain, 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.
2012 Q2 Contest Judges
Judges
- This is a strong image mostly due to the moment. But it's also an image that works because of its composition and high-key lighting that help emphasis the singularity of the moment.
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 Denise Chastain, was awarded 9th place for photo 903791 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2012 Q2 Contest.