Craig Strong is an award winning member the Wedding Photojournalist Association based out of Oregon.

Craig's contest winning points (32.5) earned him the distinguished 'Silver Member' title from the WPJA, an Award of Excellence.

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

Strong Photography Web Site

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WPJA PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - YEAR END 2003

1st Place - Emotion

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.

 

3rd Place - Kids (being Kids)

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

This is a great subtle moment with a nice expression and good composition.

Liked the little girl's gestures. good eye movement throughout the picture.

 

3rd Place - Action

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Loved simplicity and bride's expression. Setting was different from the other entries.

5th Place - Kids (being Kids)

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

A wonderful image. It's a classic moment well executed.

 

5th Place - Sequential

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Beautifully shot photos - nice cropping, compositions, and movement, sweet moments.

 

6th Place - Artistic

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Beautiful use of infrared film.

 

7th Place - Humor

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Great expressions and movement. Lots of narratives going on in the picture.

 

7th Place - Architecture

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Liked the wide angle.

 

8th Place - Action

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Nice crop and emotion - confetti adds extra depth.

 

8th Place - Getting Ready

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Very graceful depiction from the calm before the storm.

 

9th Place - Humor

Photo © 2003 by Craig Strong

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

An unusual detail. The angle adds to the strangeness.

 

'BEST DAY'S WORK FOR 2003'

Craig Strong received an HONORABLE MENTION in the 'Multiple Picture Story' category.