6th place in Silhouettes / Shadows and Light
The WPJA contest judges presented Chris Jaksa, 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.
2006 Fall Judges
Judges
- The movement in this image is very nice. I like how there's a nice rim of light outlining her, separating her from the black background. Sharp contrast in places, yet soft and flowing in others. The spotlight and twirl of the dress remind me of an old Hollywood movie. Very nice image in a technically difficult situation.
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 Chris Jaksa, was awarded 6th place for photo 52951 in the Silhouettes / Shadows and Light category for the WPJA's 2006 Fall.