2nd place in Groom Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Brett Butterstein, a California, 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 Q4 Judges
Judges
- Very nice light on the grooms face and love the juxtaposition of the three gentleman helping and the one gazing out the window in the background. Could use just a little more detail in the blacks but it is nice that the faces are opened up enough to still carry detail.
- What a great shot of the groom being attended to -- I was drawn in by this picture immediately. The light that illuminates the groom, the seriousness of the tone all in concert with the layering of the picture is wonderful.
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 Brett Butterstein, was awarded 2nd place for photo 273031 in the Groom Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2009 Q4.