AG|WPJA The Artistic Guild of the WPJA

Judges Comment: Great image all the way around. Strong composition, strong gesture and emotion and nice toning. Great Job...

Judges Comment: Very funny moment. I love the hand trying to block the baby from getting any closer and I love the view from behind..

Judges Comment: Funny. I loved all the expressions. And kudos to the photographer for being behind the bride. It was nice anticipation by the photographer that the kids would react. And they did!

Judges Comment: The composition in this photo is what set it apart from the rest. Well, that AND the lovely tones and hues. Of course, let's not forget there is also a really awesome moment taking place here.

Judges Comment: I love this image. The documentary style of composition with its humble lack of self-awareness, helps tell a universal story of ceremonial attire annoyance and discomfort. Even if it's a little more than some awkward suspenders you wouldn't likely wear to the playground.

Judges Comment: It's not the kind of image I would normally select as a top winner but this one speaks for itself. The story is written on every face in response to the moment. It's a fun photo and a fun moment that probably made the wedding a fun memory for this young man.

Judges Comment: Every time I see this photo I laugh. As a child - I have lived this boy's moment. As a parent - I've lived it too. It's difficult to suppress that urge to blow out a candle meant to remain lighted.

Judges Comment: The expression in the boys face makes this a very compelling image. Good composition as well.

Judges Comment: Just a classic moment. I liked the toning of this image as well; it brought out the little girl’s eyes.

Judges Comment: What could be worse than a "time-out" when it's not a time-out? Stuck in her chair. Enduring the ceremony. Those must be her parents behind her with a readied "shush." It could be her "annoying" little brother beside her - wandering free and taunting her "imprisonment." We can't know the full story in this image but what does it matter. We get the picture and that's enough.

Judges Comment: Nice design and great gesture almost reminds me of a Bresson image. Nicely done.

Judges Comment: Great moment and great angle. I loved the situation and that the photographer captured it so well.

Judges Comment: This was one of those images that grew on me the more I looked at it. The image is quiet and could have been missed by some photographers. I liked how it was toned and good use of available light.

Judges Comment: When will it end? The horrors of kissing. It's bad enough that a young boy has to bear a few smooching scenes interrupting a favorite action movie. But it's gone far enough when it's right in your face. What a wonderful moment - perfectly executed by the photographer.

Judges Comment: Simple but nice with a really nice moment. I would suggest cropping out the leg on the right side.

Judges Comment: Love the juxtaposition of the girl in front hiding behind the dress and the couple embraced. Good clean strong composition and good tone.

Judges Comment: What an idyllic moment captured in an idyllic image. It's simply beautiful.

Judges Comment: In the spirit of WPJA – just a classic moment. He looks so small in the frame. Well composed by the photographer.