2nd place in First Dance
The WPJA contest judges presented Ian Bursill, a Lancashire, United Kingdom 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 Q2 Contest Judges
Judges
- This is an unexpected and strange image (what's with all those clocks?). The groom's smile and the couple's embrace provide a compelling contrast with the apparent disinterest of the woman and child in the background, as well as the folded arms of the seated woman. Not your predictable first dance ... ,
- A time capsule, the multiple clocks set the tone of time. A charming photo that uses creative composition to move the eyes through the frame to the point of focus, the elated couple. ,
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 Ian Bursill, was awarded 2nd place for photo 664456 in the First Dance category for the WPJA's 2011 Q2 Contest.