Wedding Photographs With Emotion by the...

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CATEGORIES:

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Reception

Kids

Details

Action

Emotion

Humor

Artistic

Sequential

Architecture

Using Available Light

Multiple Picture Story

Engagement Portrait

Bride AND Groom (portrait)

Bride OR Groom (portrait)

Bridal Party (portrait)

Portrait of Kid(s)

2003 Wedding Photojournalist Association Photography Contest:


WPJA Award Winning Wedding Photographs with 'EMOTION':

FIRST PLACE - Craig Strong / Oregon

15 Points, a trophy and $169.50 Cash


two wedding bridesmaids wipe tears - Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong
Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Women's matching polka dots and expressions humorous.

A humorous twist on an emotional moment.

Perfectly timed emotional moment with fun visual repetitions.



SECOND PLACE - Suzanne Mapes / California

10 Points, a trophy and $113.00 Cash


bride and groom in limo - Photo © 2003 by Suzanne Mapes
Photo © 2003 by Suzanne Mapes

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

This image has a good energy with good moments and nice lighting. The slight tilt helps this photo feel alive.

Nice movement and emotions. The bride's face made the picture.


THIRD PLACE - David Murray / Maine

5 Points and $56.50 Cash

bride and groom with water - Photo © 2003 by David Murray
Photo © 2003 by David Murray

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Great use of perspective to lead eye down to jumping groom. Truly unique moment.

A wonderful and unexpected moment. Cleanly composed, easy to read, and the line of the ground through the water really enhances the foreground-background relationship.


FOURTH PLACE - David De Dios / Arizona

bride in field - Photo © 2003 by David De Dios
Photo © 2003 by David De Dios

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Simple- nice body language.

Photographer made a smart choice by working a low angle to clean up the background. The subject's head tilt, bouquet extention and dress grab really come together for some sweet emotion.


FIFTH PLACE - Chris Moseley / Texas

bride with tears - Photo © 2003 by Chris Moseley
Photo © 2003 by Chris Moseley

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

This is a very elegant, but yet simple photo that is well lit and has just a wonderful feel. The single tear as well as the bride's facial expression just gives it a timeless feel.

A very quiet moment photographed sensitively and cleanly composed.


SIXTH PLACE - David Gonzales / Wyoming

wedding kids playing - Photo © 2003 by David Gonzales
Photo © 2003 by David Gonzales

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Classic and sweet. Great moment in perfect rim-lit lighting conditions.


SEVENTH PLACE - Michael Bonfigli / Washington DC

bride with dad - Photo © 2003 by Michael Bonfigli
Photo © 2003 by Michael Bonfigli

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Genuine emotion. Perfectly executed.


EIGHTH PLACE - Cameron Gillie / Louisiana

bride wipes tears - Photo © 2003 by Cameron Gillie
Photo © 2003 by Cameron Gillie

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

There are multiple layers that all combine to give a sense of joy. It is also well composed.


NINTH PLACE - Michael Leslie / Pennsylvania

groom with dad at wedding - Photo © 2003 by Michael Leslie
Photo © 2003 by Michael Leslie

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Raw emotion, and a nice moment.


TENTH PLACE - Beverly Barrett / Texas

bride and groom tight face shot - Photo © 2003 by Beverly Barrett
Photo © 2003 by Beverly Barrett

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Such a quiet moment photographed from a close perspective to enhance intimacy.


JUDGES FOR THIS WPJA CONTEST:

1. Anne Ryan was a staff photographers for USA Today for ten years covering all types of assignments including four trips to the Olympic Games. She has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize by both the Sun-Sentinel and USA Today.  She has also received numerous photojournalism awards in the Atlanta Seminar, Southern Short Course and a First Place in the Sports Feature category in POY.

2. Stephanie Grace Lim (San Jose Mercury News - CA), has won acclaim from the Society of News Design, National Press Photographers Association, Associated Press, National Headliners, & Nikon, as well as Michigan College Photographer of the Year and a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Her work has been featured in the illustrious publications of Life, People, Billboard, Photographer’s Forum, and Print Magazine.


3. Matt McClain (Ventura County Star - CA)
Graduate of Indiana University 1998
2003 NPPA Region 10 Still Photographer of the Year.
2002 NPPA Region 10 Still Photographer of the Year.
2001 NPPA Region 10 Still Photographer of the Year.
Matt has taught at Brooks Institute of Photography (at the new campus for the photojournalism department in Ventura).

4. Mark Mirko (The Hartford Courant - CT)
Presently completing a Knight Fellowship at Ohio University. will be returning to the Hartford Courant in June, 2004.
2002 NPPA Region 1 Still Photographer of the Year.
Worked as a Staff Photographer at The Palm Beach Post from 1992-2000.
In 1994 Mark was the Region 6 NPPA POY.
In 1992 a team entry of the Post's Photographic coverage of Hurricane Andrew's devastation was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.

NPPA = NATIONAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION

 

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CATEGORIES:

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Reception

Kids

Details

Action

Emotion

Humor

Artistic

Sequential

Architecture

Using Available Light

Multiple Picture Story

Engagement Portrait

Bride AND Groom (portrait)

Bride OR Groom (portrait)

Bridal Party (portrait)

Portrait of Kid(s)