The WPJA holds a contest every quarter and is open to all members internationally. Before this quarter noone from South Carolina had ever won. The photograph above won 3rd place in the Emotion Category in the WPJA 1st Quarter Contest. The award winning photograph was of Dr. Kenosha Clark and her father in Charleston during the father-daughter dance. Mr. William Clark, with tears mounting, looks toward heaven as if to thank God for the blessings in his daughter's life. Kenosha who married another Dr. from the Medical University of Charleston shared with me the limited amount of African American's attending the medical school. So I can only imagine how proud Mr. Clark felt at graduation last year when Kenosha was one of the handful of African-American graduates. Then to see Kenosha marry Dr. Doug Gleaton was another blessing especially since Doug is steadfast in his faith. But like I said I can only "imagine" what Mr. Clark was feeling while he danced with his daughter. But when Mr. Clark looks back on this photograph he will know exactly how he felt and what words he had with God. I am pleased to have been on this journey with Kensoha and Doug. This photograph was properly named "A Father's Thankful Prayer".
Congratulations! This is a lovely photograph. The special father/daughter bond is evident in this proud Dad's face.
Posted by: Deborah | July 09, 2007 at 05:13 PM
congrats!!
Posted by: allan z. | July 10, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Congrats Charles! I just love how quiet that moment seems, what true emotion it exudes. fabulous work rockstar!
Posted by: Katie Thurmes | July 11, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Charles, that's awesome. You should be very proud.
Posted by: Agnes | July 11, 2007 at 10:34 PM
Hi Charles, I was just surfing the OSP forum and came across a discuss about the horrors of images converting horribly and then i saw a comment from you which lead to me checking you out/seeing what you're up to. Did i tell you I love the new blog and congrats!!! on your award for the photo!! When are we going to work together? Would love to work with you. Take care Dude!!!
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Posted by: michelle from hotlanta! | August 02, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Wow - Truly fabulous photo, I love the richness of color. Congratulations!
Posted by: Julia | August 16, 2007 at 11:17 AM
stop being lazy and blog something!!!
Posted by: allan z. | August 16, 2007 at 05:10 PM
The images from this wedding slideshow are just stunning! Great job, and a big congrats on this pix. Hope to see more blogging very soon?!
Posted by: tracy kumono | August 23, 2007 at 11:23 PM
Awesome work, congrads on the win.
Posted by: Ricki Ford | September 02, 2007 at 09:09 PM
im removing you from my bookmarks!! LOL
Posted by: allan z. | September 30, 2007 at 08:21 PM