5th place in Kids (Being Kids)
The WPJA contest judges presented Cristiano Ostinelli, a Italy 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.
2012 Q1 Contest Judges
Judges
- This could have been another nice dancing photo taken from an elevated position. But the kids really adds a funny touch. The elevated framing simplifies and enhances this photo and the tile floor adds nice texture, too.
- The photographer took full advantage of the situation to capture a terrific moment that is enhanced by the intrusion of the little boy on his scooter to scoot into what would have been a beautiful photograph nevertheless. The graphic elements of the floor design, angle, and composition all work together to make what I'm sure will become a family favorite for years to come.
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 Cristiano Ostinelli, was awarded 5th place for photo 880561 in the Kids (Being Kids) category for the WPJA's 2012 Q1 Contest.