AG|WPJA The Artistic Guild of the WPJA

Judges Comment: Emotion will take the win every time and this is a sweet, quiet moment between two friends. The toning is simple, clean and doesn't get in the way or distract from the moment.

Judges Comment: Great composition and use of off-camera flash make this image a winner. The subtle, romantic tones frame the bride as she readies herself for the wedding. Outstanding light!

Judges Comment: This photographer took advantage of the backlighting as these groomsmen prepared for the day. We like the cool tones and use of heavy, black 'bookends' that nicely frame and anchor the subjects.

Judges Comment: Another strong silhouette captured our eye as the bride sits alone in her room. The one light on the right side of the frame helps to balance the darkness of the image. Our only suggestion is to de-saturate the cyan / blue cast on her legs.

Judges Comment: A beautiful prayer image that shows emotion and a unique camera angle. While we like the textured overlay, the image would benefit from erasing back the texture on their faces.

Judges Comment: A peek and hint of a smile speaks volumes about her excitement and anticipation. The veil provides a nice frame and quickly directs the viewer to the bride's face.

Judges Comment: A lovely moment captured forever. The image is a bit too ‘hot’ overall and we'd suggest cropping from the bottom (lose the white loop) and from the right since the reflection offers no information. Wonderful catch!

Judges Comment: Slowing down the shutter or adding movement in post production can transform a simple staircase into a passage to the future. We like the toning that layers the inward angles and gives the image a tunnel effect.

Judges Comment: This great camera angle takes advantage of the lighting in the ceiling which mimics the shape of the bride's eye. We'd suggest toning down the highlight s in the upper third of the frame which would make her face pop even faster.

Judges Comment: This situation presents itself at nearly every single wedding. The blown background, slight motion, texture and toning make this ‘every weekend’ sing! The image feels a bit unbalanced and we'd suggest cropping off the white area on the right side of the frame and just a tad off the left side. The two crops would bring quick attention to her face.

Judges Comment: It's all about the angles. The composition of lines and reflections makes this image an interesting read. To make this image cleaner, we'd suggest cropping out the outlet on the right and crop from the bottom to just below her elbow. Give the crops a try, you'll see the improvement.

Judges Comment: Nice framing and camera angle capture this storytelling image. Sometimes we feel married to keep the image pure and forget that cropping done correctly is a very powerful tool. If you crop this image from the top to just above the wedding dress, this image changes from good to great!

Judges Comment: The cool pastel toning nicely complements the blown window and keeps you ‘in’ the image. The arms coming in from all angles and sides also help define her shape. Be careful when burning or adding vignettes. When overdone, dark or black areas can quickly draw attention to themselves.

Judges Comment: The image treatment gives your eye more to chew on as the bride's sash is strung across the frame. Always remember to ‘think in layers.’ If the photographer bent their knees, they would have added a new layer with the mirror's reflection.

Judges Comment: A nice moment that is further enhanced with the use of a textured overlay. The unique color tone reminds us of Warhol's Marilyn prints.

Judges Comment: Sometimes you need a bit of cooling off during the hot summer weddings. It's a funny moment that could only benefit from better toning. The image feels uneven due to the dark and light corners and the highlights overall are too hot. Also, watch those backgrounds. One or two steps to the right and you would have alleviated the bride's curling iron microphone.

Judges Comment: The stairs create an interesting diagonal line through the image as the bride hurries to her ceremony. We'd suggest a stronger vignette for all four corners as well as cropping out the face in the lower, right-hand corner.

Judges Comment: The blues in this image pop off the page to make your eye bounce around the triangle it forms. The image has a lot going on and we'd suggest cropping it as tight as possible from all sides.

Judges Comment: Shooting through the peep hole of her dress is a creative and tasteful way to photograph the bride getting dressed. This is an image that would read 10 times quicker if presented in black and white. The orange dress on the right fights your eye for attention to the bride and in the end, the orange dress wins.

Judges Comment: Anticipation is all over the groom’s face as he peeks through the door waiting for the ceremony. The image feels a bit flat and could use a bump in contrast along with a slight crop off the bottom of the frame.