2nd place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Amelia Phillips Hale, a South Carolina, 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.
2014 Q1 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- Nice emotion and subdued color palette. The body language of the people laughing seems to be in line with the blowing wind. All of this comes together for a very nice emotional photo.
- A great moment with great light. The expressions of the guests add depth to this frame. Great anticipation on the part of the photographer.
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 Amelia Phillips Hale, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1412136 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2014 Q1 Photography Contest.