9th place in Pleasure / Pain
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
- It’s interesting that our expressions of joy (pleasure) and pain appear similar, requiring context to be understood. Thankfully this bride, surrounded by loved ones, expresses her joy through tears.
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 9th place for photo 1695181 in the Pleasure / Pain category for the WPJA's 2015 Q3 Photography Contest.