10th place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented Matt Emrich, a Oregon, 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 Q1 Judges
Judges
- Most unexpected wedding reception picture - looks to the world like the first fight of the marriage. Not beautifully composed, but then this isn't a beautiful moment. It is, however, a real one and I'm glad the photographer captured it. Color is well handled, particularly the balance between the indoor and outdoor lighting. This is what comes from being prepared.
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 Matt Emrich, was awarded 10th place for photo 54051 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2007 Q1.