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CATEGORIES:
Getting
Ready
Ceremony
Reception
Kids
Details
Action
Emotion
Humor
Artistic
Transportation
Using
Available Light
Bride
AND Groom (portrait)
Bride
OR Groom (portrait)
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2004
WPJA Award
Winning Photography 'BRIDE AND GROOM PORTRAIT':
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FIRST
PLACE - Neil Cowley / New York
15
Points, a trophy and $196.50 Cash
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Photo
© 2004 by Neil Cowley
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
George
Hurrell lighting. Staged very well.
A
great use of light and composition for a photo that
feels like something out of 1930’s Hollywood.
One
of my favorite pictures in the contest. Loved the crop,
lighting and simplicity. straight out of a 1920's movie..
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SECOND
PLACE - Jeff Andrews / British Columbia, Canada
10
Points, a trophy and $131.00 Cash
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Photo
© 2004 by Jeff Andrews
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
candid type portrait with great facial expressions and
body language. The light and composition are also strong.
Wonderfully
sweet moment.
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THIRD
PLACE (tie) - Trish Gilmore / Rhode Island
2.5
Points and $32.75 Cash
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Photo
© 2004 by Trish Gilmore
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
true candid moment of a bride and groom sharing time
together.
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THIRD
PLACE (tie) - George Martell / Massachusetts
2.5
Points and $32.75 Cash
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Photo
© 2004 by George Martell
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Capturing
the peak moment of true love is tough, but this
photographer was able to do so. The subtle colors
of the Arizona desert in the background (presumably)
add to highlight the bride's gown and the closed,
smiling eyes of the groom are just the right touch.
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FIFTH
PLACE (tie) - Joseph Hong / Washington
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Photo
© 2004 by Joseph Hong
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Taking
some chances in the hotel room windows.
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FIFTH
PLACE (tie) - Brian Hinz / Arizona
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Photo
© 2004 by Brian Hinz
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Beautiful
setting, lighting, and composition- gorgeous.
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FIFTH
PLACE (tie) - Gary Allen / North Carolina
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Photo
© 2004 by Gary Allen
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Indeed,
a poignant moment silhouetted against the lighted waterfall
allows for strong composition and a stronger portrait.
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EIGHTH
PLACE - Joshua Brown / Utah
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Photo
© 2004 by Joshua Brown
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
kids are in love, and it's clear by this moment captured
by the photographer who combined sunlight, leaping water
fountains and excellent composition to convey their
emotions.
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NINTH
PLACE - Najlah Feanny / New Jersey
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Photo
© 2004 by Najlah Feanny
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
You
look at every face on the way to the wedding couple.
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TENTH
PLACE - Brian Tanning / Minnesota
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Photo
© 2004 by Brian Tanning
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Beautiful
artistic technique- loved the muted colors and dreamy
lighting. Cute expressions on the couple.
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