3rd place in Departure
The WPJA contest judges presented Lina Jang, 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.
2008 Q4 Judges
Judges
- Really nice departure picture, love the way the photographer took that extra step and went inside the limo to capture this. Unusual perspective from inside which is an intimate look of what the bride and groom are doing and thinking. The photographer was thinking "What else can I do? What is a better angle? How can I capture a better moment?" I love "the look of amazement" as they are looking out the window, body language of leaning forward and with nice light. Love the little details like groom hiding the booze in a paper bag.
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 Lina Jang, was awarded 3rd place for photo 98796 in the Departure category for the WPJA's 2008 Q4.