2nd place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Michael Barnholdt, 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 Spring Judges
Judges
- Light, composition and the pattern of the pews catch the eye, then you see the intent expression on the flower-girls face and that makes the photo. Simple and sweet. Nice use of repetition and rule of thirds.
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 Michael Barnholdt, was awarded 2nd place for photo 45491 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2004 Spring.