6th place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Amelia Phillips Hale, a South Carolina, 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.
2009 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Judges
- The crop in this photo places the focus on all the details and accessories; the contrast between the classic black bow tie and the crisp white shirt creates a quintessential look for the groom. Very tightly shot, using just the critical components, this photo works in a minimalist way. The look of satisfaction on the cropped face, and the hands of the “bow-tier” are all that is needed to convey a humorous 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 Amelia Phillips Hale, was awarded 6th place for photo 106326 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2009 BRIDES Magazine.