19th place in Full Frame (Black and White)
The WPJA contest judges presented Andre de Saint Phalle, a Vermont, 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.
2010 Q1 Judges
Photographer's Comment
The bride had a special relationship with her niece and was having so much fun with her on the dance floor! By casually moving closer and then dropping down to the little girl's level, I was able to capture this moment of spontaneous joy! By using a wide lens and a slow shutter with just a bit of bounced flash I was able to give a sense of the movement on the dance floor while keeping the subjects sharp.
Judges
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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 Andre de Saint Phalle, was awarded 19th place for photo 335251 in the Full Frame (Black and White) category for the WPJA's 2010 Q1.