1st place in Groom Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Hardy Wilson, a 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 Q4 Judges
Judges
- There’s a calm, honest serenity to this picture of what appears to be some father/son time together before the ceremony. The expressions and light speak volumes.
- A very tender and touching moment between (presumably) father and son. The reaching around from behind, the expression on the younger man’s face and the beautiful light all work together to make this an outstanding image.
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 Hardy Wilson, was awarded 1st place for photo 319141 in the Groom Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2009 Q4.