1st place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Wellington Fugisse, a Brazil 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 Q4 Photography Competition Judges
Judges
- A unique photo from a reception that is usually a very typical event. I liked the composition and the lighting. It is a nice ending shot to the day.
- This is a deliciously warm and romantic image as the newlyweds kiss and cuddle long after the party is over. The tables are cleared, the guests are mostly gone, and soon theyʼll retreat to a life together. Letʼs hope their journey remains as beautiful as this image and how they appeared on that very special night.
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 Wellington Fugisse, was awarded 1st place for photo 1929901 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2016 Q4 Photography Competition.