5th place in Kids
The WPJA contest judges presented Nicole Wickens, a Montana, 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.
2007 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Judges
- There were a few exhausted kids images in this grouping, many of which could have been a winner. This image elevated itself in the simple yet great composition that placed these two tired kids on one plane of focus, and interest, thereby emphasizing their condition and opinion of this adult event. There were numerous images of children sleeping at weddings. After all, children are almost always present and a wedding party can extend well past the normal bedtimes of a child. But this one rose above the others with good composition, wonderful lighting that accentuated the difficult nature of their predicament. The fact that they are still in full attire was the final coup de gras. Great composition. Very sweet image. Beautifully composed shot - love the dynamic overhead view. So funny that their hands and bodies are in almost the same position.
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 Nicole Wickens, was awarded 5th place for photo 56216 in the Kids category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.