John
Hong is an award winning member
of the Wedding Photojournalist Association and is based out
of Washington but also serves California.
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John's
contest winning points (50) earned him the distinguished
'Silver Member' title from the WPJA, an Award of Excellence.
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Please
visit his web site for more information and sample images:
jkhphoto.com
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - SECOND CONTEST OF 2004
THIRD
PLACE - Kids
Photo © 2004 by John Hong
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
paparazzi feel adds the images uniqueness. The bride
sitting on the floor, changing a diaper is great.
A
great behind the scenes moment with nice use of framing.
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Photo © 2004 by
John Hong
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Getting
away from the cake wins here, nice
color and composition, an unusual
moment.
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Photo © 2004 by John Hong
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Nice
black and white. Flow of veil is intriguing, Window
brings you into the photo.
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WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - FIRST CONTEST OF 2004
FIRST
PLACE - Details
Photo
© 2004 by John Hong
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
far from cliché detail. Light and colorful,
whimsical and storytelling all at once.
Beautiful
backlighting and pastel colors- has an ethereal feel
to it.
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SIXTH
PLACE (tie) - Using Available Light
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Photo
© 2004 by John Hong
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
An
elegant silhouette with graphic flair using
the background about as well as possible.
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TENTH
PLACE - Transportation
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Photo
© 2004 by John Hong
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JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
dreamy, fleeting moment as the bride emerges from
the car.
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WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - YEAR END 2003
7th
Place - Using Available Light
Photo
© 2003 by John Hong
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
nice silhouette with feeling. Also a strong, graphic image.
8th
Place - Engagement Portrait
Photo
© 2003 by John Hong
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - FIRST HALF 2003
1st
Place - Bridal Party Portrait - John Hong / Washington
Photo
© 2003 by John Hong
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
photograph stood out in the category with the fewest amount
of entries. It was a different idea that a standard portrait
of the a line of people. The subjects are spaced in such a
way to lead your eye around the frame in a pleasing manner.
Looks like a scene from, “The Sound of Music.”
This image has a nice feel with the movement of the girls.
The photographer was able to capture their joy.
2nd
Place - Bride Alone Portrait - John Hong / Washington
Photo
© 2003 by John Hong
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
natural and telling expression from the bride as she emerges
from the cloud of white that is her dress. Could have been
cropped a little tighter on the top to make the image a little
cleaner.
3rd
Place - Kids - John Hong / Washington
Photo
© 2003 by John Hong
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Norman
Rockwell-like image of kids eating ice cream at the soda fountain.
Nicely done.
Love the boy with his back to the camera completely abosorbed
in his snack.
4th
Place - Kids - John Hong / Washington
Photo
© 2003 by John Hong
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Nice
moment of interaction between a concerned girl and the photographer.
All of the elements are in there and the girl trying to hush
the noise of the camera is great.
The
Judges for the first WPJA contest of 2003 were:
Rick Loomis, L.A. Times
2003 NPPA Best of Photojournalism Photographer of the Year
Matt McClain, Ventura County Star
2002 NPPA Region 10 Still Photographer of the Year
Don Bartletti, L.A. Times
2003 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Mark Mirko, The Hartford Courant
2002 NPPA Region 1 Still Photographer of the Year
