8th place in Bouquet/Garter (Action)
The WPJA contest judges presented Rob Garland, a Virginia, 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 Summer Judges
Judges
- The only thing that isn't perfect about this photograph is the distracting chandelier behind the bouquet the bride is throwing and the black and white checkered floor. But that isn't enough to keep this from being a terrific photograph. The positioning of the bride in the frame, her hands as she tosses the bouquet, the position of the bouquet, the women in the background with hands up waiting expectantly for the bouquet, the muted color tonal values, the moment itself, are perfect.
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 Rob Garland, was awarded 8th place for photo 51711 in the Bouquet/Garter (Action) category for the WPJA's 2006 Summer.