2nd place in Bouquet/Garter (Action)
The WPJA contest judges presented Andre Martins dos Santos, a Brazil 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 Q4 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- Serious business in the back, she's concentrating hard. Nice symmetry, good moment.
- This bride is obviously in that “zany wedding reception sort of way.” It’s the usual kind where smiles, giggles and laughter are moments that wiggle and jiggle from floor to rafters. And why not? It’s her day to lean back, lick the sky and throw. Hopefully she’ll never do it again. It’s a moment to be treasured, savored and secured. So, absolutely girl, toss your bouquet - toss it true and sure. It’s a moment in time that is distinctly yours.
- The moment every bride dreams about. Each time I look at this image I laugh. The expression of this enthusiastic bride and the group behind are priceless.
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 Andre Martins dos Santos, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1740846 in the Bouquet/Garter (Action) category for the WPJA's 2015 Q4 Photography Contest.