Vancouver Wedding Photographer || Ophelia Photography

I entered a few images months ago with a small entry fee going to help Thirst Relief International.   It was a worldwide competition and much to my surprise I won mention in 2 categories.  I entered 2 photos and both placed amongst some talented photographers in the industry.   

Ultimately WedComp is dedicating a significant portion of the total proceeds to Thirst Relief International in their honor. . Click the Thirst Relief International banner to visit their website.

Says Jim Davis-HIcks, President of Thirst Relief, of WedComp’s involvement:

“Thirst Relief is privileged to benefit from such an incredible photo contest! How appropriate that a global photo competition is having an impact for good across the globe too! Keep up the great work, we look forward to saving lives together with you in the future!”

About Thirst Relief International:

We are sickened and called to action knowing that nearly 2 million people die annually (90% of which are children under the age of 5) simply because they lack access to clean drinking water. As a result, we are working to put an end to the worldwide water crisis plaguing 1.1 billion people.

Mission:

Our mission is to overcome death and disease resulting from the consumption of contaminated drinking water by providing pure water to those in need around the world.

Vision:

Our vision is simple yet profound – to save lives and change the world.

Operating Model:

Thirst Relief International utilizes a proven partnership operating model to effectively and efficiently implement our clean drinking water projects. We work in conjunction with a worldwide distribution network of missionaries, churches, and other tax-exempt 501(c)3 organizations interested in providing clean drinking water as part of their social assistance programs. These trusted partners are already operating at the point of need, and provide the advantages of language understanding, cultural sensitivity, and established relationships with the beneficiaries. This highly integral distribution network is used to help identify clean drinking water needs, provide input to formulate the best clean water solution, and ultimately assist with the distribution and implementation of the clean water systems.Here were the images.  

http://www.wedcomp.com/winners/08winter/08w_results_gettingready.html

Getting Ready: Funny, intense, touching, joyous. You name it. Some of the strongest images from a wedding come from these preparations. Impress the judges with your ability to pull that definitive moment from the hectic environment that is Getting Ready. This category is for any images leading up to the processional that is not a portrait.  Photo below is of the beautiful Kessewa who was finalizing her details before she walked down the aisle.  I heart this photo so very much.   Thanks Kessewa!  

http://www.wedcomp.com/winners/08winter/08w_results_portrait.html

Portrait: Rarely is there much time to get amazing portraits on the wedding day. Great wedding day portraits have to happen quickly, and very often, on the fly with changing conditions and unique challenges. The resourceful photographer will get amazing portraits in any situation, and those images should tell the viewer a little something about the couple. Creativity is key. Go crazy. This category is for any images that are portraits, be they a single person all the way through an entire wedding party.

Photo of Kama and James on their wedding day…..birds wild flew out from the mountain side and voila and accidental miracle.  Thank you so much Kama and James.