10th place in Kids (Being Kids)
The WPJA contest judges presented Emin Kuliyev, a New York, 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 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- Images like this are instant “classics” from the moment of the exposure. I loved this spin on an early 1900’s term, “knothole gangs” which refers to folks who couldn’t afford a ticket to a baseball game who would watch through knotholes in outfield fences. But these young ladies catch a glimpse of the bride instead of players catching a baseball. It’s hard to dislike a charming image like this, reminiscent of days gone by.
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 Emin Kuliyev, was awarded 10th place for photo 1635791 in the Kids (Being Kids) category for the WPJA's 2015 Q3 Photography Contest.