2nd place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented Craig Mitchelldyer, a Oregon, 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.
2005 Fall Judges
Judges
- Pure joy, nice light, unexpected composition, just a lovely moment wrapped up in sheer happiness. I found this photograph fascinating. The moment draws me. Very effective in black and white
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 Craig Mitchelldyer, was awarded 2nd place for photo 49516 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2005 Fall.