1st place in First Dance

North Carolina, United States

Christobal Perez

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Wedding photographer Christobal Perez, was awarded 1st place for photo 51371 in the First Dance category for the WPJA's 2006 Spring.

The WPJA contest judges presented Christobal Perez, a North Carolina, 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.

2006 Spring Judges

Judges

  • This image gives a great sense of place and drama for a “first dance.” The couple's strong body language is highlighted by the brighter light focused on their moment while the onlookers remain in shadow.

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