1st place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Genya Garrett, a Georgia, 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 Q2 Judges
Judges
- This image rose to the top by capturing a strong moment in nice light with a wonderful composition. The moment translates both joy and spontaneity. Compositionally, the frame is filled nicely with the veil and rose petals in the air. The low angle helps set the bride and groom against a very clean background. The wedding guests add story-telling context and are nicely placed. The photographer is obviously in close proximity to the subjects but his/her presence is not felt.
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 Genya Garrett, was awarded 1st place for photo 61376 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2008 Q2.