8th place in Flowers/Decorations
The WPJA contest judges presented Oscar Setiawan, 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.
2007 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Judges
- Curiosity (we call it being snoopy) is a defining characteristic of a good photojournalist. This is a fun, campy picture. Is that what is to become of the beauty of the wedding day and all the accoutrements? An exquisite arrangement of flowers contrasts with the ugliness of every day life. Kind of how the wedding day contrasts with many of the days that follow? Not mine, of course. Love the juxtaposition of the beautiful flowers and the not-so attractive condiments.
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 Oscar Setiawan, was awarded 8th place for photo 56276 in the Flowers/Decorations category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.