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2nd place in Reception

Contests / Past Contests / 2003 Winter / Reception / 2nd Place
Fun dancing picture with woman dipping.

Wedding photographer George Martell, was awarded 2nd place for photo 45096 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2003 Winter.

The WPJA contest judges presented George Martell, a 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.

2003 Winter Judges

Judges

  • Great expression shot close with a wide angle lens to give the viewer a more intimate feel. Great close range depiction of smiles and emotion.

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.