1st place in Lit Portrait
The WPJA contest judges presented Steven Leong, a Selangor, Malaysia 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 Q3 Contest Judges
Judges
- A beautiful sunset and selective use of lighting makes this exuberant photo a winner.
- Not only is this well lit, it also captures great available color and light at sunset. Both bride and groom have beautiful expressions and the flow of the dress gives a surreal feeling to the 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 Steven Leong, was awarded 1st place for photo 723691 in the Lit Portrait category for the WPJA's 2011 Q3 Contest.