2nd place in Parents
The WPJA contest judges presented Xihan Shen, a Zhejiang, China 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 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- This was a fabulous category there were so many that deserved a win. I had to get real picky in choosing a winner. Most people would focus on the bride and groom, but in this case having the focus on the mother with tears streaming down her face made this a winner. The mother's fingers tapping on the window to say goodbye. Fabulous moment, great composition, nice attention to what was happening at that split second.
- This image is a powerful look at the "giving away" or "going away" part of any marriage ceremony. Even as the car is prepared to depart with the bride and groom, a woman touches the cool glass as a warm tear crosses her cheeks. Presumably it's the mother of the bride or groom who reacts with such sorrow abated with joy. But it really doesn't matter. It's a strong image regardless of storyline. The photo is "story" enough.
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 Xihan Shen, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1503511 in the Parents category for the WPJA's 2014 Q3 Photography Contest.