10th place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented Carl Bower, a Colorado, 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.
2011 Q4 Contest Judges
Photographer's Comment
Family and wedding party were walking into the reception in pairs, being announced by the DJ. All those must-have moments. Which I was skipping. I was lingering a short distance from the bride and groom, waiting for something unexpected that wouldn't appear on a checklist.
Judges
- Both faces are so explosive. The composition is not classic, but it is perfect.
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Wedding photographer Carl Bower, was awarded 10th place for photo 786386 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2011 Q4 Contest.