16th place in Reception Ambiance
The WPJA contest judges presented Mike Topham, a Virginia, 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 Q1 Judges
Judges
- Wow! Now that's a party! I think the lighting is handled well for such a big, big crowd of reception goers. The elegant feel just oozes from this image from the bride's gown and wrap to the black-tied individuals. The classic marble pillars also help drive the point home.
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 Mike Topham, was awarded 16th place for photo 53671 in the Reception Ambiance category for the WPJA's 2007 Q1.