12th place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Michael Marker, a Devon, United Kingdom 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.
2011 Q2 Contest Judges
Judges
- I'm not sure whether this is a sad or simply contemplative scene, but the photo lets us unobtrusively share it. Perhaps the day isn't going as she'd planned and hoped; perhaps she needed to simply get away from the hubbub for a time; maybe it's as simple as her feet hurt after a long day in heels. Whatever the reason for her far-away stare, the photo respectfully preserves a moment that assuredly broadens the day's coverage beyond nervous preparations and raucous celebration.,
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 Michael Marker, was awarded 12th place for photo 680551 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2011 Q2 Contest.