6th place in Absence
The WPJA contest judges presented Raffaella Arena, a Cosenza, 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.
2015 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- No sooner hath the food arrived The empty chairs and table aside Stood missing both Groom and bride. But nearer still the table wide In love’s embrace from side to side A couple’s dance in love abide. This image is an interesting juxtaposition of visual and narrative. The emptiness portrayed produces a narrative of a couple so busy mingling with family and friends that their beautiful plates of food are untouched.
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 Raffaella Arena, was awarded 6th place for photo 1682441 in the Absence category for the WPJA's 2015 Q3 Photography Contest.