2nd place in Touch
The WPJA contest judges presented Tyler Wirken, a Missouri, 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.
2015 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- This photo made me laugh, sorry, it did. I feel for her, and maybe that is what makes this photo work. There is just an emotional connection to this photo. But what supports the strength of the image is the touch of the groom and his expression. This photographer has a sense of humor and shared it in this photo.
- That must have been one helluva reception. As the bride bows before the “throne,” her groom leans back with an assuring touch, and a self-assuming expression. It's a real- life moment, a humorous photo whether intended to be or not, and worthy to be captured regardless of how the bride may feel when she sees it later.
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 Tyler Wirken, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1688976 in the Touch category for the WPJA's 2015 Q3 Photography Contest.