1st place in Humor
The WPJA contest judges presented Marie Labbancz, a New Jersey, 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.
2004 Spring Judges
Judges
- The bride will be talking to the groom about the overly intense kiss. I'm not sure anyone found this funny at the time. Then again, maybe they did, but it's funny here, the kiss, the bride's face and body language. Funny-Awkward maybe, but funny. So funny! Loved the dramatics- great expressions. A funny yet "you're in for it" look by the bride speaks volumes about the moment. A great get by the photographer and probably a great get by the groom, but you don't want to be in his shoes later. A good, solid moment.
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 Marie Labbancz, was awarded 1st place for photo 45631 in the Humor category for the WPJA's 2004 Spring.