9th place in Silhouettes and Shadows
The WPJA contest judges presented Masao Okano, a Massachusetts, 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.
2014 Q1 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- I enjoyed seeing this thoughtful image with those golden highlights of champagne ready to lift in a toast to the bride and groom. I also liked the linear, panoramic view the windows brought to the table. The photographer’s use of the water outside was a good choice by giving us an uncluttered view of the event but enough cityscape to add interest and perspective. But, in the end, it’s that lovely champagne that brought “three cheers” to the photo.
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 Masao Okano, was awarded 9th place for photo 1413196 in the Silhouettes and Shadows category for the WPJA's 2014 Q1 Photography Contest.