6th place in Bride and Groom
The WPJA contest judges presented Dennis Viera, a California, 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.
2010 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Photographer's Comment
One of my favorite wedding moments of all time. Just purchased some new gear and was enjoying the intimacy the 35mm 1.4 lens provided. The shallow depth of field can be a gimmick to add interest to a boring shot but here, it helps to draw the eye to the bride and her joy over sucessfully smacking the piñata. This is everything a wedding should be - fun, happy, memorable.
Judges
- Great expression on the bride although the whole moment feels slightly off. The framing and element of surprise is nice, but there is a little too much sky in the frame.
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Wedding photographer Dennis Viera, was awarded 6th place for photo 363946 in the Bride and Groom category for the WPJA's 2010 BRIDES Magazine.