2nd place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented David Butler II, a Connecticut, 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.
2013 Q2 Contest Judges
Judges
- Two is always better than one, in my book. But there is like 10 people in this photo all having some kind of emotional breakdown or something. So it must be good! Seriously, the framing of the two groups helps show the scale of the moment. Having the one good face kept it simple, though.
- Every element of this photograph, with all the hugs accenting the expression on the face of the woman seated conveys the emotions of the moment.
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 David Butler II, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1165441 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2013 Q2 Contest.