13th place in Groom Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Rich Janniello, a New York, 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 Q3 Judges
Judges
- I like the authenticity of this moment and the simplicity of the composition. The relationships between the men are communicated and there is nothing included in the frame that is not necessary. The photographer feels like one of the family and is close enough to capture an intimate moment.
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 Rich Janniello, was awarded 13th place for photo 58011 in the Groom Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2007 Q3.