12th place in Kids (Being Kids)
The WPJA contest judges presented Ian Bursill, a Lancashire, 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.
2013 Q4 Contest Judges
Judges
- As my mother used to say in her thick Texas accent, “Bless her little heart” this child presses against an immense door - a gateway stronger than glass, one forged of the powerful moment of love and singularity on a perfect wedding day. But, ohhh so much more to be had, once they open the door to that beckoning child.
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 Ian Bursill, was awarded 12th place for photo 1361456 in the Kids (Being Kids) category for the WPJA's 2013 Q4 Contest.