11th place in Great Natural Light
The WPJA contest judges presented Kim Seidl, 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.
2008 Q2 Judges
Judges
- The photographer made good use of window light and by stepping back and including much of the room, the photo has both a balanced composition and an unobtrusive feel. It's fun to have the focus on the groom while the faceless bride fixes her hair. It's unexpected to see the groom (assuming) holding the bouquet. The image captures a less-expected and intimate 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 Kim Seidl, was awarded 11th place for photo 61751 in the Great Natural Light category for the WPJA's 2008 Q2.