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North Carolina, United States

Heather Hopkins

Wedding photographer Heather Hopkins, was awarded place for photo 56211 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Heather Hopkins, a North Carolina, 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.

Judges

Eloquent image of a flower girl's terror. Slight tilt to the frame emphasizes her anxiety, as does inclusion of the sympathetic adult in the background â€“ which would have been lost in a tighter shot. Intense emotion on the little girl's face evokes empathy. Makes you want to run up and console her. Cropping extraneous elements on edges of frame would have strengthened it and brought the focus to her expression more quickly to create more harmony in the photo. Besides the poor girl's face, I love the woman sympathizing behind her. The concerned, yet amused, expression on the woman with the corsage is so endearing and the little girl's expression of impending doom as she approaches the altar is priceless.

Florida, United States

Meg Baisden

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Wedding photographer Meg Baisden, was awarded place for photo 55056 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Meg Baisden, a Florida, 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.

Judges

Merry celebrating. The party is on the highest point. A lucky bride and her groom. Everything is nice in the picture. But me disturb the back of the woman on the left side.

Oklahoma, United States

Tara Lokey

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Wedding photographer Tara Lokey, was awarded place for photo 54516 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Tara Lokey, a Oklahoma, 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.

Judges

Another example of good thinking to make a strong image in low light. The image about the rose strewn runner makes an excellent addition to an album as it captures the feeling of anticipation for both the crowd and the participants before the silhouetted bride and her father step through the doorway. For technical perfection, the critical focus could have been placed just a bit more forward. What is behind them is sharper than necessary and the bows in the foreground are quite soft - but then perhaps that was intentional - it does give a dreamy feel that isn't inappropriate.

Washington, United States

Tor Clausen

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Wedding photographer Tor Clausen, was awarded place for photo 54376 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Tor Clausen, a Washington, 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.

Judges

I like the exuberance and sheer joy captured in this photo.

Florida, United States

Meg Baisden

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Wedding photographer Meg Baisden, was awarded place for photo 49411 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Meg Baisden, a Florida, 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.

Judges

I really like it when photographers get low and give us a different perspective than the norm.

Illinois, United States

John Zich

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Wedding photographer John Zich, was awarded place for photo 52466 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented John Zich, a Illinois, 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.

Judges

One never knows when a nice photo will present itself. This photographer spent extra time on the cake cutting and the reward is a nice image of a boy getting a taste of the cake. The exposure, composition and timing were perfect.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Patrick Low

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Wedding photographer Patrick Low, was awarded place for photo 51806 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Patrick Low, a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 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.

Judges

Another beautiful moment, nice details with the rose petals, nice light. Couple is framed by rose petals, the great light and the silhouetted watchers really elevates this picture.