2nd place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Jason Brown, a Illinois, 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 really like some of this image and some of it I don't. It's such a wonderful "almost" moment. Her reaction to the giraffe is wonderful and I love the animals tongue sticking out. It's a great catch, and if the man on the right had a better expression (which is the part I'm lukewarm about), this photo would rise in ranking. That being said, I still like the moment and the fact that it's unusual, which helps it.
- Photographer captures a funny unexpected moment that will stay with this couple for a long time after their wedding. Great action shot from above with a clean perspective so that the eye goes right to the reaction of the bride.
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 Jason Brown, was awarded 2nd place for photo 174401 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2009 Q2.