2nd place in Action
The WPJA contest judges presented Eric Lagstein, a New Jersey, 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 Q4 Judges
Judges
- Another tough category. There were a lot of worthy action shots. This won out for me because it was a genuine moment of the bride and groom. A couple of the swinging pictures had slightly better action, but this one had the edge, because of the subtle reaction on the bride's face and the crowd all watching in the background. The bride being off the ground, the photo is all action. Well executed with just enough blur in the dress to give a sense of movement.
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 Eric Lagstein, was awarded 2nd place for photo 59596 in the Action category for the WPJA's 2007 Q4.