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2003 WPJA
Bride
AND Groom Portrait:
FIRST
PLACE - Pam Hults / Louisiana
Photo
© 2003 by Pam Hults
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
perfect scene for a wedding portrait. The photographer used the
scene well - choosing to be a good distance from the subjects
encompass the surroundings. The photo has great tonal qualities
and the composition is flawless right down to the placement of
the couple’s head in a location that gives them separation
from the background.
Classic, timeless.
The nice composition and repetition of the columns makes this
image special. The photographer also was careful to put the couple’s
heads in front of the white column so they would not be cluttered
by the background.
SECOND
PLACE - David Gonzales / Wyoming
Photo
© 2003 by David Gonzales
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
unusual setting and nice light made this image stand out. The
blowing veil also helps this image become more memorable.
THIRD
PLACE - Joe Milton / Oregon
Photo
© 2003 by Joe Milton
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
great body language and faces made this photo jump to the top
five. The tonal range also helped this black and white image.
You can almost hear the bride.
THIRD
PLACE - Alicia Wagner Calzada / Texas
Photo
© 2003 by Alicia Wagner Calzada
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Good use of what light there was in this otherwise dark scene.
The couple stand out well is this moody image.
The sparse and directionally beautiful lighting gave this photo
an unusual look. The couple look enveloped by the black surroundings.
There is enough light to make them stand out.
5
- Christopher Record / North Carolina
Photo
© 2003 by Christopher Record
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Great
scene, good work to include as much of the string bulb lighting
as possible – it really makes the photograph appealing to
the eye.
7
- Gary Allen / North Carolina
Photo
© 2003 by Gary Allen
7
- Neil Cowley / New York
Photo
© 2003 by Neil Cowley
9
- Bill McCullough / Texas
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
9
- Mindy Myers / Iowa
Photo
© 2003 by Mindy Myers
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
smart composition and tender moment.
The
Judges for the first WPJA contest of 2003 were:
Rick Loomis, L.A. Times
2003 NPPA Best of Photojournalism Photographer of the Year
Matt McClain, Ventura County Star
2002 NPPA Region 10 Still Photographer of the Year
Don Bartletti, L.A. Times
2003 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Mark Mirko, The Hartford Courant
2002 NPPA Region 1 Still Photographer of the Year
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