Another WPJA Award for Laura!

The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) is a pretty exclusive organization made up of photographers who have the same kind of photography style as we do. Members from all over the world participate in the WPJA's quarterly photo contests, and the level of competition is quite high.

That's why we're always proud when one of our images places in the top 10. In the latest contest, 2008 Q4, Laura placed seventh in the Ring Details category with this cool shot of Kelly and Michael! We like how it highlights one of the smaller but more significant details of the day, while still including the emotion, energy, and natural excitement of the happy couple. It's a still life that's a little less still! The judge had this to say:

This was one of the few ring images that actually showed the bride and groom. And a moment to boot. Very nicely shot.

Another of Laura's images, which you can see below, placed in the Silhouettes and Shadows category of the 2008 Q3 contest — and we forgot to blog about it at the time. This is from Angela and Jeff's wedding last September at the Heritage Room in Olympia. It was taken at the end of the portrait session, with the newlyweds walking to the front doors to be announced into their reception.