3rd place in Humor
The WPJA contest judges presented Susan Stripling, a Florida, 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.
2004 Spring Judges
Judges
- What qualifies to win in this category, that the people in the photo be funny, or that the photo captures something funny whether or not it was funny at the time. This is an example of an image that crosses that boundary. The bride clearly feels the humor in her situation, yet it is almost a serious moment during the hectic preparation for the wedding. The bride's. expression sandwiched between the two helping hands, one so practical and one so unusual, make this a real chuckle. A great look backstage at the final preparations and hands-on activities by all involved. And whatever you do, don't get anything on the gown.
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 Susan Stripling, was awarded 3rd place for photo 45636 in the Humor category for the WPJA's 2004 Spring.