4th place in Portrait of Bridal Party
The WPJA contest judges presented Casey Fatchett, a New York, 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.
2013 Q3 Contest Judges
Photographer's Comment
This was a spur of the moment photo. The couple and their bridal party decided they wanted a "Friends" type photo and started walking down the street arm in arm. While they were walking, a car pulled onto the street behind them, providing the back lighting.
Judges
- A good way to make a lively group portrait without making the subjects look foolish. A difficult picture to take and light.
The best and top wedding photographs from this category
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Wedding photographer Casey Fatchett, was awarded 4th place for photo 1236956 in the Portrait of Bridal Party category for the WPJA's 2013 Q3 Contest.