8th place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Francesco Survara, a Roma, 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.
2014 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- Here's a good example of how good photojournalism can create a voice for a moment, turning a whisper into something we can all "hear." This image works because it presents a multi-layered vista of traditional photo elements. Of course, there is clearly a moment here, but look at the leading lines that presents the subject and how the objects at left and right keep us within the frame long enough to see the reflection in the mirror and the shape of a small object atop the dresser at left that mimics the outstretched arms behind the bride.
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 Francesco Survara, was awarded 8th place for photo 1486676 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2014 Q3 Photography Contest.