Long Beach, CA Wedding Photographer : Suzanne Mapes

Long Beach California Wedding Photographer : Suzanne Mapes

Suzanne Mapes is an award winning member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association based out of California.

Please visit her web site for more information and sample images:

WPJA PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - SECOND CONTEST OF 2004

FOURTH PLACE - Food

bride and groom at sunset - Photo © 2003 by Michael Bonfigli

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Nice detail shot of the cake and I would have liked it more if the flowers were lit with natural lighting or fill flash. Still, it had a strong compostion.

Nice light on the cake. Pretty photo.

SEVENTH PLACE - Getting Ready

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

This illustrated the chaos of getting ready well.

NINTH PLACE - Details

NINTH PLACE (tie) - Humor

wedding guest head detail - Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Ah, kids, always good for that funny moment that makes us all laugh and wish we were young again.

WPJA PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - YEAR END 2003

2nd Place - Emotion

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.

7th Place - Reception

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Excellent moment that also shows the relationship between them.