3rd place in Kids
The WPJA contest judges presented Kevin Quinlan, a Delaware, 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.
2007 BRIDES Magazine Judges
Judges
- Perfect framing of a priceless moment. Vantage uses the dance floor as a clean backdrop, focus is flawless. Priceless! One can imagine the boy having been told, urged kindly or ordered to dance with the little girl, and now, on the floor with her, his eyes so surely express his amusement, or is it frustration, as he does his duty. His open hand - the girl grips it but he doesn't grip back - is another indicator that he's just doing what he's been told to do. And we can't see the girl's face, but the tilt of her neck suggests all the while she more than literally looks up to - admires - her older dance partner. The adults at the wedding must have enjoyed this moment. It made me laugh - priceless. Like every kid in a tuxedo has ever felt - totally mortified. Beautifully composed photo. The little girl looks up at the older boy with adoration, and he sheepishly is so pleased about it.
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 Kevin Quinlan, was awarded 3rd place for photo 56236 in the Kids category for the WPJA's 2007 BRIDES Magazine.