7th place in Reception
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.
2005 Spring Judges
Judges
- Yes, it is a little raunchy but I really liked it- this picture made me laugh. And the photographer had to do a little footwork to know this was going to happen. It is good to see journalism skills at work- ask questions and try to watch body language- it makes spontaneous images easier to get. This photographer seems to understand that.
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 7th place for photo 48716 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2005 Spring.