1st place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Porter Gifford, 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.
2006 Fall Judges
Judges
- Light, color moment and a wonderful mix of all these elements when a bride is lifted above the crowd make me want to be there. Like all good photographs, this one draws you in and you want to see more.
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 Porter Gifford, was awarded 1st place for photo 53111 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2006 Fall.