Bill
McCullough is an award winning
member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association based out
of Texas.
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Bill's
combined contest winning points (100) earned
him the distinguished 'Gold Member' title from the WPJA,
an Award of Excellence.
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He is available for weddings in
the following states:
Texas,
Louisiana, and California.
Please
visit his web site for more information and sample images:
www.BillMcCulloughPhotography.com
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - SECOND CONTEST OF 2004
FIRST
PLACE - Emotion
Photo © 2004 by Bill McCullough
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
is a fantastic moment that the photographer managed
to capture. The stark lighting matches the enigmatic
expression of the groom.
What
have I done! This is what the image says. Excitement
at its best. Nice goodbye moment. Nice tone.
Intriguing
good-bye image from inside the wedding car. Expression
on the groom’s face makes the photo.
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SIXTH
PLACE - Portrait of Bride & Groom
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Photo © 2004 by Bill McCullough
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Humorous,
light, entertaining and just a tad different.
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Photo © 2004 by Bill McCullough
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - FIRST CONTEST OF 2004
FIFTH
PLACE (tie) - Action
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Photo
© 2004 by Bill McCullough
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
It
is the epitome of the wedding reception... dancing,
laughing... doing the funky chicken. The photographer
mixed wonderful lighting with a great, but refined
moment.
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Photo
© 2004 by Bill McCullough
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
juxtaposition of the two women in front
of the … painting/photograph and
yet they could just as easily be a part
of it. The image has a real impressionist
feel to it.
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Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
Larry Fink , hard strobe-filled moment during
the dance.
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Photo
© 2004 by Bill McCullough
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Great
expression on the bride and other women. nice
movement.
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WPJA PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - YEAR END 2003
1st
Place - Bride AND Groom Portrait
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
So
funny! Great unique situation with great movement. Love the
action and the opposition of the 'no-action' in the background.
Good
use of surroundings and humor.
1st
Place - Using Available Light
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
mood and lighting in this photo is incredible. A complete
image full of nice details.
Loved
this moment! not just another "pretty picture" but
a true example of [wedding] photojournalism.
A
terrific mix of light and color makes this look like a scene
from a movie.
3rd
Place - Kids Portrait
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Great
face with an equally great expression.
Great
eyes.
3rd
Place - Sequential
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
is not quite a literal sequence, but I thought it worked because
you can almost see the bride get more drunk throughout the
photos.
Great
animated expressions and actions.
3rd
Place - Architecture
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Getting
back and showing the entire scene was a good choice.
Nice
anticipatory foreground-background relationship combined with
interesting architecture.
4th
Place - Reception
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
key moment with a good expression. It captures the playful
mood of the bride.
5th
Place - Action
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Completely
unexpected moment and perspective. Completely stood out from
the other photos.
5th
Place - Kids Portrait
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Lovely
lit with a very pleasant expression.
Nice
expression and clean composition.
7th
Place - Ceremony
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Great
off-beat moment with each face adding to the photo. Looks
like a Diane Arbus special.
8th
Place - Engagement Portrait
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
different graphic portrait with an interesting expression.
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - FIRST HALF OF 2003
FIRST
PLACE - Bill McCullough / Texas
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
image had great composition and nice framing a good moment
in the rear view mirror. The repetition of the hearts makes
this an unusual and well seen photograph.
Super composition, nice emotion.
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - 2001
2002 FIRST PLACE - Groom Alone
2002
THIRD PLACE - Using Available Light
Photo
© 2002 by Bill McCollough
2002
THIRD PLACE - Obscure
Photo
© 2002 by Bill McCullough
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