3rd place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Michele Waite, a 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.
2004 Fall Judges
Judges
- This is a real moment. It's a great scene that reflects the often less than desirable locations given to the groom for wedding preparation. I would have enjoyed seeing the bride's area. The composition respects the circumstance. It does not try to be more than what it already is – a great moment simply recorded.
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 Michele Waite, was awarded 3rd place for photo 47071 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2004 Fall.