10th place in Emotion
The WPJA contest judges presented Christiaan de Groot, a Zuid Holland, Netherlands 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 Q4 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- Sometimes the bride and groom don’t have to be the center of attention. Sometimes the reaction to the bride and groom make the best photos. The kids have great expressions as the couple kiss. The photographer made a smart and creative decision to use the kissing couple to frame the kids.
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 Christiaan de Groot, was awarded 10th place for photo 1571306 in the Emotion category for the WPJA's 2014 Q4 Photography Contest.