1st place in Culture/Religious Customs
The WPJA contest judges presented Eng Hong Loh, a Singapore 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
Judges
- PHOTO CAPTION BY BRIDES MAGAZINE: Brimming with color and energy, Loh's cinematic image of a Hindu wedding ceremony looks like it's about to burst into life on the page. The vivid colors play off one another, creating a visual tapestry that fills the frame. At lower right, the enthusiastic groom welcomes the rice offering thrown by loved ones with a wide-open mouth, as he affectionately keeps a hand on his bride's knee. The groom's expression seals the deal here. Beautiful patterns and color.
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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 Eng Hong Loh, was awarded 1st place for photo 63751 in the Culture/Religious Customs category for the WPJA's 2008 BRIDES Magazine.