2nd place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Brett Butterstein, a California, 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.
2016 Q1 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- The color and light makes this image really vibrant and rich, but the moment and reactions to the champagne explosion make this image a joy to look at. I love the main character – he is in a zone, but the five people around him – all having a different reaction – really created a funny image. Nice job.
- It looks like Mardi Gras pandemonium. It encapsulates the wild craziness of an exuberant reception. All the expressions behind him create a second layer of moments.
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 Brett Butterstein, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1842296 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2016 Q1 Photography Contest.