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Kids (Being Kids) in 2014 Q4 Photography Contest

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2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Kids (Being Kids) in the 2014 Q4 Photography Contest. WPJA documentary wedding photographers are the best in the industry and know that their images are judged by the most notable and respected working newspaper photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry. Winning an award in these competitions is a true accomplishment.

Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Zuid Holland wedding photographer caught the moment that the bride and groom were being wished farewell by a group of kids after the ceremony
Christiaan de Groot
France
Paris wedding photographer shoots a picture of the bride playfully tapping the flower girl on the nose as they wait for the ceremony to start
Zhou Xiaonan
Niedersachsen, Germany
Lower Saxony wedding photographer gets a shot of a little girl relaxing under the alter at church
Thomas Weber
Limburg, Netherlands
Limburgh-NL wedding photographer creates a picture of two young wedding goers that are taking a nap in the back of the car
Ralf Czogallik
Cundinamarca, Colombia
A wedding photographer gets a shot of three little girls looking into a window at the church before the ceremony
Juan Tamayo
Illinois, United States
Chicago wedding photographer shoots the moment that the ring bearer gets a little assistance down the aisle
Anne Ryan
Taiwan
Taipei wedding photographer caught the moment the ring bearer caught his handsome reflection in the mirror
Shih-Chieh Hsu
New Jersey, United States
Newark wedding photographer captured this photograph of a bridesmaid putting lip liner on while her daughter mimics beside her
Kristin Reimer
Colorado, United States
Denver wedding photographer makes a black and white picture of children playing on a swing at the outdoor reception
Carl Bower
Florida, United States
Key West wedding photographer caught the moment the flower girl was getting a pep talk before making her debut at the wedding
Julie Ambos
Shanghai, China
Shanghai wedding photographer creates a picture of a little girl looking up at a big screen of the bride and groom kissing
Weng Jun
Montana, United States
Montana wedding photographer creates a black and white picture of the ring bearer walking down the aisle after getting a little encouragement
Kent Meireis
California, United States
San Francisco wedding photographer gets a shot of a little girl taking selfies with a camera
Tanarak Visessonchoke
California, United States
A little girl's legs can be seen as she lays down on a large flight of stairs in this award-winning photo composed by a San Francisco, CA wedding photographer.
Sarah Kang
County Antrim, United Kingdom
Caught up in the emotion from the ceremony, a little boy and girl kiss at the church door in this photo taken by a Belfast wedding photographer
Dylan McBurney
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Noord Holland wedding photographer freezes the action in this image of a group of children looking out the window of a bright red bus that says, "getting married" on it in white paint
Peter Kos
Colorado, United States
Boulder wedding photographer seized the moment in this image of the flower girl having a great time as she rolled down a grassy hill
Kira Vos
Arezzo, Italy
Arezzo wedding photographer shoots the action in this black and white photo of a little boy getting tossed up in the air at the wedding reception
Beatrice Moricci
Colorado, United States
Boulder wedding photographer shoots an image of a little flower girl dressed in white, standing in front of a line of bridesmaids wearing blue
Kira Vos
Texas, United States
Austin wedding photographer shoots the action of the bridesmaids riding the escalator up and down before the ceremony
Debra Gulbas

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.