5th place in Groom Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Shannon Cunningham, 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 Q3 Judges
Judges
- This image is all about the subtle body language of the central figure, which is elegant, expressive and unencumbered by the presence of the photographer. As your eyes move through the photograph, you become aware that everyone in the frame is in a state of relaxed preparation, a delightful moment that we are allowed to share.
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 Shannon Cunningham, was awarded 5th place for photo 62386 in the Groom Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2008 Q3.