I (John Vandervalk) was awarded 3rd place for Creative Portrait in a prestigious international photo contest!!! A select group of the best wedding photographers from around the world submit their favorite photos, members of the Artistic Guild Wedding Photojournalist Assoc. (AGWPJA) Thousands of photos were submitted from hundreds of these selected photographers that are members of the AGWPJA.  To be mentioned with some of these incredible and famous photographers is surreal and such and honor! Truly humbled and excited!!!  Here is the link: http://www.agwpja.com/photography-contests/42-agwpja-q4-2010/08-creative-portrait.html#3