2nd place in Departure
The WPJA contest judges presented Jonathan Kirshner, a Illinois, 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 Winter Judges
Judges
- What a catch. The cornfield so evenly composed and the framing is great. I really like that the photographer seems to have gone beyond the last photograph of the bride and groom leaving. Without the caption, it's hard to know but it feels like a quick stop home before heading off to the honeymoon. I love the contrast of the elegant bride and the homey porch.
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 Jonathan Kirshner, was awarded 2nd place for photo 55091 in the Departure category for the WPJA's 2006 Winter.