1st place in Creative Portrait
The WPJA contest judges presented Jake Holt, a Washington, 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 Q2 Judges
Judges
- I love the colors and the "fashion" of this picture. It's also an unusual setting which adds to it. Again, thinking outside the box leads it here.
- This is a whimsical photograph that reflects the personalities of the bride and groom.
- This image popped off the screen standing out against the others. Great use of color, light, composition and subject’s expressions.
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 Jake Holt, was awarded 1st place for photo 198606 in the Creative Portrait category for the WPJA's 2009 Q2.