1st place in Taste
The WPJA contest judges presented Hassan Suffyan, a Essex, United Kingdom 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 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- I tried to find images that were beyond people eating or drinking, and I thought this photo was more about the relationships. Well shot and interesting photo to look at. I love all the different expressions.
- Love the hands, joy and emotions. Compelling.
- All the reaching hands let us know that this feast is one to be desired. Tightly framed, the eye is kept involved in the center of the happy celebration.
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 Hassan Suffyan, was awarded 1st place for photo 1913786 in the Taste category for the WPJA's 2016 Q3 Photography Contest .