15th place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Tara Lokey, a Oklahoma, 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 Q1 Judges
Judges
- Another example of good thinking to make a strong image in low light. The image about the rose strewn runner makes an excellent addition to an album as it captures the feeling of anticipation for both the crowd and the participants before the silhouetted bride and her father step through the doorway. For technical perfection, the critical focus could have been placed just a bit more forward. What is behind them is sharper than necessary and the bows in the foreground are quite soft - but then perhaps that was intentional - it does give a dreamy feel that isn't inappropriate.
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 Tara Lokey, was awarded 15th place for photo 54516 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2007 Q1.