2nd place in Getting Ready

Montpellier wedding photographer captured this black and white photo of the bride checking the mirror one last time and a bridesmaid checking her dress before they head to the Hérault ceremony
Herault (34) , France

William Lambelet

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Wedding photographer William Lambelet, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1143621 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2013 Q1 Contest.

The WPJA contest judges presented William Lambelet, a Herault (34) , France 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.

2013 Q1 Contest Judges

Judges

  • Love the juxtaposition here. Being able to see both the bride and groom ready at the same time is always a challenge, but brilliantly captured here.
  • Timeless image. The location and position of the bride and groom seem too good to be true. There is almost a posed feel but it passes as authentic and real. In the end this image is all about hands. The hand of the bride on her chest, the hand of the mother on the bride's back, and all the hands of the groomsmen fussing over the groom. Beautiful image.

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