1st place in Portrait of Bridal Party
The WPJA contest judges presented John Hong, a Washington, 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.
2003 Summer Judges
Judges
- This photograph stood out in the category with the fewest amount of entries. It was a different idea that a standard portrait of the a line of people. The subjects are spaced in such a way to lead your eye around the frame in a pleasing manner. Looks like a scene from, “The Sound of Music.†This image has a nice feel with the movement of the girls. The photographer was able to capture their joy.
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 John Hong, was awarded 1st place for photo 44061 in the Portrait of Bridal Party category for the WPJA's 2003 Summer.