18th place in Ceremony
The WPJA contest judges presented Emily Liang, a Texas, 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.
2016 Q3 Photography Contest Judges
Photographer's Comment
Knowing this was an Egyptian wedding ceremony, there will be a lot of crosses. As my second shooter was taking the front angle of the couple, I went from behind and waited for the right moment as the couple's crowns joined together along with the crosses on the chairs then I snapped the photo. My focus and hlighlight was on the cross on the couple's crowns.
Judges
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 Emily Liang, was awarded 18th place for photo 1914511 in the Ceremony category for the WPJA's 2016 Q3 Photography Contest .