2nd place in Bride
The WPJA contest judges presented Sean Meyers, a North Carolina, 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.
2008 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Photographer's Comment
One of my favorite photographs of the daughter and daddy first dance. I am always aware of these situations that may provide for an excellent emotional image to be cherished for a lifetime. I tend to move around the outskirts of the dance floor during this dance, to be as unobtrusive as possible, but lying in wait to capture these moments. I used a larger lens on my camera to keep a good distance and to help "soften" the background and keep the onlookers out of focus, therefore allowing for a crisp sharp subject that stands out from the rest of the crowd.
Judges
- The bride stands out from the dark background. We are drawn in by her sincere expression
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 Sean Meyers, was awarded 2nd place for photo 63651 in the Bride category for the WPJA's 2008 BRIDES Magazine.