2nd place in Weather
The WPJA contest judges presented Janis Ratnieks, a London, United Kingdom 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
- Tough conditions. This would have been better tighter and sharper. Great moment.
- This picture offers, besides some great snow, wind and monochromatic color, an interesting moment. Is she getting cold feet and running away from the altar? Is she walking backwards as he's trying to run to the church? Not really sure, but it is nice to wonder about.
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 Janis Ratnieks, was awarded 2nd place for photo 96021 in the Weather category for the WPJA's 2008 Q4.