15th place in Groom Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Joriana Belcher, 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.
2009 Q4 Judges
Judges
- The enigmatic expression on this groom’s face is what makes this photograph interesting. He makes a final adjustment to his tie as he looks at himself – the expression could be confidence, resolution….The overall darkness of the image and negative space lends some mystery.
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 Joriana Belcher, was awarded 15th place for photo 264431 in the Groom Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2009 Q4.