2nd place in Departure

Virginia, United States

Mike Topham

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Wedding photographer Mike Topham, was awarded 2nd place for photo 101356 in the Departure category for the WPJA's 2007 Q4.

The WPJA contest judges presented Mike Topham, a Virginia, 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 Q4 Judges

Judges

  • A lot of good pix in this category that made it difficult in choosing the top five. This one, though, stood out because of the groom carrying the bride. His look is wonderful, as is hers (though harder to see). A little too centered in the composition, but you can't beat this moment. (Maybe crop a little from the top and the right.)

The best and top wedding photographs from this category