1st place in Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Justin Ide, a Massachusetts, 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.
2003 Summer Judges
Judges
- This frame has great space. The sliver of open door and the eye connection between the people makes the picture. I get a sense of the bridesmaid trying to ensure the privacy of the bride until she is presented to the waiting audience. This image was a well done subtle piece of story telling. The nice facial expression and composition makes this more interpretive picture have poetic beauty.
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 Justin Ide, was awarded 1st place for photo 43756 in the Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2003 Summer.