1st place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Fabio Mirulla, a Arezzo, 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.
2016 Q1 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- Everything came together in this image, the lighting, the moment, the angle, to take first place for me. The bride, you see her full length leaning away, while getting enough of the groom to explain the champagne blast. Even such a small detail as the cake topper of the bride and groom kissing contrasted the image of spraying champagne. Nicely done.
- Gorgeous, saturated color and light...peak action...I like how the spray envelops the bride as she reacts to the surprise. That is a serious champagne cork pop!
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 Fabio Mirulla, was awarded 1st place for photo 1841686 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2016 Q1 Photography Contest.