7th place in Portrait of Bridal Party
The WPJA contest judges presented Jessie Li, a British Columbia, Canada 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 Q2 Contest Judges
Judges
- This is a refreshing scene in a world bursting with digital photography gimmicks. Nothing can replace the foundation of basic portraiture. This is a wonderful example of doing it right by doing it simple. It's easy to become lost within lens angle, lighting and composition as we try harder and harder to create something new. Basic, traditional photography is the standard for which all is measured and this photographer chose the right approach, the right location and the right lighting.
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 Jessie Li, was awarded 7th place for photo 917561 in the Portrait of Bridal Party category for the WPJA's 2012 Q2 Contest.