5th place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Jennifer Cody, a 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
Photographer's Comment
This bride was in a terrible car accident a few years before her wedding, and her father was very clear about how grateful he was to see her health and happiness on her wedding day. So I waited for a quiet moment and this tender expression emerged.
Judges
- Beautifully composed. The look on his face is perfect. Excellent decision to go vertical. I'd love to have an image like this with my daughter when the time comes.
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 Jennifer Cody, was awarded 5th place for photo 59101 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2007 Q4.