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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 Wedding Photos 'ARTISTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY':
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FIRST
PLACE - Sue Cunningham / Connecticut
15
Points, a trophy and $87.00 Cash
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Photo
© 2004 by Sue Cunningham
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
By
far the weakest category I saw. This image felt like “art”
to me, it could hang in a gallery, or be a greeting card,
or such. It’s got a great, abstract ethereal quality
to it. It requires a lot of looking to see what’s
going on, and it’s still not clear.
The
use of soft light, soft focus and wonderful composition
give this image a painting-like quality It's a beautifully
done moment.
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SECOND
PLACE - Roger Winstead / North Carolina
10
Points, a trophy and $58.00 Cash
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Photo
© 2004 by Roger Winstead
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Simply
graphic using window light on a chessboard floor.
Simple
and elegant- nice to see the photographer looking at all
angles.
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FOURTH
PLACE - Liesl Cowley / New York
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Photo
© 2004 by Liesl Cowley
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Liked
the different perspective and bright bold colors.
Although
not unique, it's a great portrait that speaks to city
and quick exits and young love. Different and deserving
of the category.
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FIFTH
PLACE - Kevin Kramer / Michigan
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Photo
© 2004 by Kevin Kramer
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
nice eye-catching silhouette, a moment set against the
sky and framed by the environment.
Simple
and strong in composition. The shadows of the columns,
the silhouettes of the couple holding hands and the
lion... it's a great moment made stronger by the photographer's
use of light.
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SIXTH
PLACE - Julia Bailey / Louisiana
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Photo
© 2004 by Julia Bailey
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Absolutely
gorgeous lighting- simple, clean and beautiful.
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SEVENTH
PLACE - Bill McCullough / Texas
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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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EIGHTH
PLACE - Rachael Michael / Illinois
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Photo
© 2004 by Rachael Michael
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Beautiful
b&w flow or bride’s arms.
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EIGHTH
PLACE (tie) - Jeff Andrews / British Columbia, Canada
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Photo
© 2004 by
Jeff Andrews
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Beautiful
serene and timeless. gorgeous.
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TENTH
PLACE - Carolyn Wells / Arizona
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Photo
© 2004 by Carolyn Wells
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
nice use of IR film. It’s all in the composition.
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