1st place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Tyler Vance, a Louisiana, 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 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- I love how the quiet moment is playing out under another quiet moment in the painting. The photo itself feels like a painting. Each child brings a little something to the photo and the light is very nice. Sometimes the quiet photos are the ones truly appreciated by the clients.
- I enjoyed the gentle feeling of this moment. And look how the shapes of the subjects mirror the painting behind them - even the lighting is similar.
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 Tyler Vance, was awarded 1st place for photo 1499621 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2014 Q3 Photography Contest.