6th place in Cake Cutting
The WPJA contest judges presented Denise Chastain, a New York, 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 Q4 Judges
Judges
- The moment overpowers the lack of subtle technique in this image. The background is messy, and distracting. Still the looks on their faces, and the sharpness of the moment carries the day.
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 Denise Chastain, was awarded 6th place for photo 94786 in the Cake Cutting category for the WPJA's 2008 Q4.