12th place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Mark Earthy, a London, United Kingdom 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 Q2 Judges
Judges
- This picture grew on me the more I looked at it. I wasn't crazy about the big light at the doorway and the composition is not great, however fine under the circumstances. But the over the shoulder glance of the maid of honor to the bride as if to ask “are you ready good friend? Here we go,†speaks to the commitment of everyone involved in a wedding -- not just the bride and groom. It is a very nice moment.
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 Mark Earthy, was awarded 12th place for photo 61351 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2008 Q2.