6th place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Matt Barton, 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.
2007 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Judges
- Photographer was just where they needed to be, at the right instant. Humorous expression nicely framed by eight arms. Moments before the congregation sees the elegant bride on her father's arm, this determined dive into the wedding dress takes place as if the bride is lurching into her new life. Love the serious expressions on the faces of her friends, who are just as determined to get her in the dress without ruining her makeup! It seems like she is literally diving into her gown.
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 Matt Barton, was awarded 6th place for photo 56171 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.