11th place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Karen Gordon, a Texas, 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 terrific moment. I feel like I'm watching a soap opera. The bride looks like she's looking at herself and is disappointed in something she sees and her friend looks like she could just stab her in the back—like she's marrying the man she wants. The light is beautiful, the green walls really contribute to the success of the photo—the women just pop in front of it.
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 Karen Gordon, was awarded 11th place for photo 101591 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2006 Winter.