5th place in Groom Getting Ready
The WPJA contest judges presented Dino Lara, a Philippines 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
- Another classic moment captured. You can sympathize with the groom as the collar is buttoned tight. Good detail in the whites and clean composition.
- It’s the great moment between brothers or friends that makes this a terrific photograph. The nice high-key light emphasizes the joyous 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 Dino Lara, was awarded 5th place for photo 322296 in the Groom Getting Ready category for the WPJA's 2009 Q4.