5th place in Ceremony
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.
2011 Q1 Contest Judges
Judges
- This is a twist in the expected moment with the groom raising his arm in a celebratory "fist pump" instead of the bride. But, even better, is how the raised fist is the primary focus of the image. The photo relies entirely on this single gesture. Well…let's not be too hasty...because in the background we find one small detail that almost vanishes beneath the air thumping. At right is a distant hand clap just in case we, as viewers, were unsure whether to celebrate along with this happy groom.
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 5th place for photo 630761 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2011 Q1 Contest.