12th place in Bride Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Laura Layera, a 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 Q3 Judges
Judges
- A nice graphic image with all the hands working together to adjust the dress.
- This is a nicely executed detail photo of the bridesmaids buttoning up the brides dress. The pattern and graphic design are strong.
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 Laura Layera, was awarded 12th place for photo 484201 in the Bride Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2010 Q3.