13th place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Steve Koo, a Illinois, 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 Q4 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- I’m not quite sure if I was drawn to this image via its somewhat humorous scene or by its strangely askew moment in time - an oddity compared to similar scenes. Maybe it was a little bit of both that created intrigue. However, I was certain of its excellence. The photo gains an uncanny edge via composition and the juxtaposition of a resolutely, defiantly staid and still background. For me the backdrop to this moment was the key becoming the final ingredient that formed a necessary contrast to the starch-like rigidity of the wind-blown veil.
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 Steve Koo, was awarded 13th place for photo 1764151 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2015 Q4 Photography Contest.