2nd place in Panorama
The WPJA contest judges presented Antonio Pulsone, 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 Summer Judges
Judges
- The light from the large center window guides the viewer to the couple standing half in light and half in shadow at the bottom of the photograph. The emensity of the building contrasts with the small size of the couple. I'm not sure what to say about this photograph except to notice the great use of light, the framing that gives us a sense of huge space and little people, and that the moment is small but perfect. The photographer's most important decision was to get way back and let the space breathe. Well done. What a great location! The lighting in this black and white photograph creates both drama and romance. The light from the large center window guides the viewer to the couple standing half in light and half in shadow at the bottom of the photograph. The emensity of the building contrasts with the small size of the couple. The man seems poised to kiss the woman. The viewer has the feeling that he's not supposed to be watching, but he can't turn away.
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 Antonio Pulsone, was awarded 2nd place for photo 52221 in the Panorama category for the WPJA's 2006 Summer.