2nd place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Melanie Thortis, a Mississippi, 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 Q4 Contest Judges
Judges
- The composition is a little loose, but the more I looked at this photo, the more I liked it. It is one of those rare images, that everyone is captured in their own reaction, making a complete photo. It is a very humorous photo, and more funny as you spend more time with it.
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 Melanie Thortis, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1296281 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2013 Q4 Contest.