2nd place in Kids (Being Kids)
The WPJA contest judges presented Sven Soetens, a Belgium 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.
2016 Q1 Photography Contest Judges
Judges
- Precious, that's the word that comes to mind when I look at this image of the young girls unable to reach the dresses. The composition was perfect, the balance of the third dress offset by the girls and their dresses on the right. All of this, with great lighting, makes a beautiful image.
- So close, yet so far away…the little ladies anticipate the clothing that they will wear, making it their special day as well. I like the squared-off composition and framing on all sides.
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 Sven Soetens, was awarded 2nd place for photo 1841736 in the Kids (Being Kids) category for the WPJA's 2016 Q1 Photography Contest.