Ken Lam – Top 20 in the international AGWPJA 2008 Contest
I feel so happy to share this news with you. Two months ago, I submitted several pictures to the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (AGWPJA) 2008 Q3 contest. It was my first time participating in this contest. The AGWPJA is for photographers who produces Fine Art Photojournalism. Out of my expectation, two of my photographs were ranked Top 20. I am very excited about this news as there were many excellent photos submitted from all over the world.
This photo below was taken at the Wedding of Sum Yee and Adrian in the China Boulevard restaurant in London ranked 14th Place in Reception Ambiance category – AGWPJA Q3 2008 contest. As I went upstairs to pack my luggage getting ready to leave at 10:40 pm, I was surprised to see that almost everyone was holding a camera (mostly camera phone) to capture the couple’s First Dance. So I immediately took my camera up to capture a few shots. 🙂
To view their wedding post, please click here.
The other photograph ranked 18th Place in Creative Portrait category – AGWPJA Q3 2008 contest, shown below was taken at the Prague pre-wedding/engagement photoshoot for Fiona and Selwyn .
Judge’s Comments: Here, we have a great example of finding a background and moving in the subject to accent its spectacular design. Well done.
Click here to see judges comments on the image on the AGWPJA website. When I shot this photograph, I was so amazed to see the artistic circular marble flooring with three natural light sources (from the sun) coming in from those large ceiling windows. I then instructed Fiona to stand right in the centre as there were many tourists just 5 minutes ago. Luckily, I am not a bad runner. I quickly ran 100 metres, up to the 2nd floor and also making sure that there were no one getting into the scene. Here is the result:
There are a few people whom I would like to say thank you.
Thank you very much Sum Yee, Adrian, Fiona and Selwyn for inviting me to capture one of your best moments.
Thank you to my family and friends in Hong Kong, Malaysia and UK, for your constant support and wonderful advice.
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13 Comments
Tanya Chan
Congratulations to you Ken.
Andy Ong
Congratulations Ken. Well deserved recognition I’d say.
Simon
Congratulations !!! Well Done !!!!!
Susan S W Wong
See, I knew it – I always knew you could do it Ken. That’s a fantastic achievement. You are destined for greater things in life. Well done!!
Carmen
Congratulations and well done Ken! You are just simply amazing! x
Carrie Ee
Congratulations Ken! Well Done! Keep up your great work! Thanks for the photos, received them when I arrived from Australia. They are lovely! Thanks again!
Cherry Ee
Ken, I am proud of you! You are a very talented photographer! Life is not just about the amount of breath that you take, but it is about the “MOMENT” that takes your breath………you have created & captured all “THAT MOMENT”. I believe those couples must have felt very LUCKY to have you as their wedding photographer!!!
dirk van der Werff
Well deserved – well done Ken!!
kenlam
Thank you everybody for your kind comments. They are very much appreciated.
Your support and motivation keeps me doing what I do everyday.
Kk
Do you know what Angels are? Angels are high spiritual beings who come from the heart of God & their purpose is to send Love & lift people’s souls..Your work is beyond just a Wedding Photographer..I believe the divine blueprint in yr life is actually showing people Love, Patience & Beauty through yr work..
Well done Ken..!!
dm
Congratulations !!! Good Job!
kenlam
Kk, don’t know what to say 🙂 but thank you
Dm, many thanks for your wishes
Joanne
Leung, your pictures are amazing! I’m so proud of you and your works! Congratulations to you and Ling (the one working hard behind the scenes too) !!!