14th place in Great Natural Light
The WPJA contest judges presented Jeff Thompson, a Wisconsin, 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 is nicely layered with the bride framed by those ahead in the shadows. She's wonderfully isolated by the light falling mostly on her. Her downward gaze and expression add to the quiet intimate mood. Also the man at the left looking at her adds a nice element to the photo.
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 Jeff Thompson, was awarded 14th place for photo 61811 in the Great Natural Light category for the WPJA's 2008 Q2.