8th place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented Tom Palmaers, a Limburg, Belgium 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 Q2 Judges
Judges
- The photographer captured a sweet moment of the reaction of the groom to the bride. Nicely framed in the doorway.
- This was an unexpected image. It works well with a solid composition and great moment.
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 Tom Palmaers, was awarded 8th place for photo 162436 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2009 Q2.