5th place in Great Natural Light
The WPJA contest judges presented Tyler Wirken, a Missouri, 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.
2015 Q2 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- The composition in this image is unique and quite dynamic, slightly mysterious. This is the time when tilting the frame works well, to include information and not just for the sake of tilting.
- You can't escape the amazing light in this pensive photo. But the use of light here is more than the obvious. Two elements stand out significantly: 1) The shadowed stairs and dark ceiling beyond that keenly separate the relative brightness seen at upper left (through the window) and lower middle (the unseen doorway). Thus the bride descends through the shadows back into light - a symbolic movement from one chapter to another. 2) And, the subtle reflections of family and friends who gather for her triumphant entrance. It’s a lovely image and excellent use of location and light.
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 Wirken, was awarded 5th place for photo 1657356 in the Great Natural Light category for the WPJA's 2015 Q2 Photography Contest.