9th place in Reception
The WPJA contest judges presented Julie Gelfand, a 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
- Great behind the scenes moment and good angle. Her expression makes this image - it all came together. Nice job. You know this woman's dogs are barkin' when she's willing to drop in the middle of the restroom to relax. From the look on the woman's face, she's feeling relieved for the moment to chill. Although the fluorescent ceiling light is so bright, it's balanced out by the square paper towel dispenser and they turn into compositional elements. My eyes go straight to the feet and then to her face because of the angle the photographer used to make the picture.
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 Julie Gelfand, was awarded 9th place for photo 55311 in the Reception category for the WPJA's 2007 Q1.