Tonight just got a little exciting!
Earlier this year, I entered a competition sponsored by WPJA.com (Wedding Photojournalist Association) and Brides.com. I always enjoy viewing the winning images from WPJA competitions as the judges’ comments push the photojournalistic aspect of my photography. I’ve actually never entered a photography competition before and am surprised/excited/estatic to find out that two of my images were selected as “Best in Show”!
Both of these images were taken during the 2007 wedding season-
Here’s the image that won 7th place in the “Culture & Religious Customs” category. Here’s a link to see the image on Brides.com
Taken from the website:
JUDGES COMMENTS: The woman has an intense passion and spiritual focus that no one seems to notice but the photographer.
The image that won 10th place in the “Kids” category. Here’s a link to see the image on Brides.com
Taken from the website:
JUDGES COMMENTS: The photographer captured a sweet moment. This little girl is so adorable with her side-glance at the man kissing her.
I feel so honored as there are some great images in this competition. And this could not have come at a better time as I have been considering entering other competitions this winter. I guess I will take the time to enter these competitions!
Thanks again WPJA/Brides for this recognition and supporting great photography in our industry!
amy nakaiDear Kenbo,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! on a job well done!!! You deserve it!! I am so proud of you. You went out to make your dream come true and now you are reaping the rewards!!!!!! You are doing so good and people tell me how “good” you are. You had some pictures published in a Brides magazine and this award!!
A wonderful start!!! Keep up the GOOD work BOBO. God has blessed you richly and has been watching over you.
Love in Christ,
mom
CarolynYaaaaay!! Congratulations! So happy and proud of you! I love bragging about how good my photographer brother is! You’re pictures are amazing!! You definitely deserve more awards for your pictures!!
Praise God!
i love you!
TheresaKenny, that’s awesome! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see you win more competitions in the near future 🙂
RoshiniHi Kenny, Congratulations!! How cool is that?!
btw, this is Roshini … the “intense” dancer in the first picture ;).
God Bless,
~ ini
Joe CastilloCONGRATULATIONS!!!! You’re an awesome photographer. We should have hired you for our wedding.
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