3rd place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Chip Litherland, a Florida, 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.
2009 Q1 Judges
Judges
- Absolutely loved this photo. It is so simple and elegant and sexy. You can see so much by the way her hands hang around his neck. I hope it is the bride and groom! The flash adds a little grit and sex appeal. Would have taken top honors in the detail category also. Wonderful image that doesn't rely on anything fancy, just simple attention to detail, great seeing and a true photographer's eye.
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 Chip Litherland, was awarded 3rd place for photo 160711 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2009 Q1.