1st place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Dorota Kaszuba, a Mazowieckie, Poland 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 Q2 Judges
Judges
- Natural light defines the moment in this photograph. The photographer stepped back and framed it nicely creating several levels to the scene and making an image that is appreciated even if you aren’t a friend or member of this family.
- This was the most unique image in the contest. It truly defines photojournalism. The composition was executed perfectly with the groom in the center framed by the patient bride and Jesus statue on the floor. Also great use of available light.
- No offense here, but this image looks like a still from a David Lynch movie. The Jesus figure on the floor, the ruminating bride and the groom making it all official create a wonderfully enigmatic image of a dark and happy 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 Dorota Kaszuba, was awarded 1st place for photo 192376 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2009 Q2.