MyWed wedding award
Winners and finalists
Fantastic judges
Christian Macias
@christianmacias The "Photographer of the Year" of the MyWed Award 2019, the winner in the "Heroes of the Day" nomination and finalist in the "Getting Ready" nomination, Top 10 ISPWP in 2 nominations. Christian focused on the contrasts of life, unforgettable moments and irreversible spontaneous situations that made him perceive his true love for photography.
Patrick Lombaert
@patrick22 Patrick is a talented photographer originated from Brittany, a French region. After the 10-year experience in photography, he is named Top 100 Fearless Photographers, This is Reportage and Top 20 Wedding Photography Select in 2019. Patrick thinks wedding photographers are "junkies": psychologically and physically drained by the end of a season with all the investment they give to work, they always strive for a new season to start.
Matthew Sowa
www.matthewsowaphotography.com Matthew Sowa is an internationally renowned, award-winning New York City wedding photographer. The "Photographer of the Year" 2019 by Master Photographers of North America, Top 10 Fearless Photographers 2018. His energy, creativity and a combination of photographic artistry and journalistic approach define his style.
Elena Haralabaki
@elenaharalabaki Elena is recognized by the most important wedding photography associations: Top 10 Fearless Photographers and This is Reportage, Top 5 AGWPJA and WPS in 2019. A finalist in 3 single shot nominations and in the "Photographer of the Year" nomination of the MyWed Award 2019. Elena is a speaker at international conferences, a teacher, a mentor and an unrivaled wedding photographer from Greece whose photos are distinctively vivid and emotionally charged.
Igor Bulgak
@bulgakigor The record holder for participation in the finals in the "Photographer of the Year" nomination of the MyWed Award 2012 — 2016, 2018 and 2019. The first place WPPI 2019 in the "Album Division" category, the "Best Wedding Photographer" by White Awards and Wedding Awards in 2018. Attention to each detail and wow-effect by every image create special aesthetics of Igor’s vision. His works are distinguishable by a special aesthetics, their colors are easily recognizable at first glance.
Daniel Monteiro & Raquel Pratas
www.meninoconhecemenina.com Two pairs of eyes, two fingers on the trigger, one only heart! Menino Conhece Menina is a Portugal couple, Daniel Monteiro and Raquel Pratas. Olives and architecture brought them together but photography became their path. They shoot in an emotionally genuine way: goosebumps, chattering eyes, tears of joy and happiness. Top 25 WPJA and Top 30 This is Reportage in 2018.
Kristof Claeys
@kristofclaeys Kristof is recognized in various photography associations: Top 100 Fearless Photographers, Top 30 This is Reportage and Masters of Wedding Photography. The best Belgian photographer on MyWed and a four-time finalist of the MyWed Award in the "Photographer of the Year" nomination. A jury member of several international contests. Kristof prefers a documentary style in shooting and tries to find beauty in ordinary situations.
Leonel Longa
@leonellonga One of the best wedding photographers in Venezuela on MyWed. Finalist in the "Bouquet Toss" nomination of the MyWed Award 2019. Outgoing by birth, creative by nature. Passionate about color, symmetry, lights, shadows and good moments of life. Leonel's main goal is to become the best by nourishing himself with all the knowledge he gains in the process of shooting.
David Scholes
www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk A dynastic wedding photographer, friendly and chatty guy and a father of two. Shooting for about 10 years he sticks to a documentary approach. Professional and continuously learning he is included in Top 3 Masters of UK Wedding Photography, Top 5 This is Reportage 2020, named on the SLR Lounge UK Top 100 list, and Top 50 Fearless Photographers.
Ufuk Sarışen
@ufuksarisen Ufuk turned his hobby into a career 14 years ago, and today he is ranked number 1 Turkish photographer on MyWed and finalist of the MyWed Award 2019 in 3 nominations. Ufuk considers wedding photography as a lifetime project. Hundreds of couples from 22 countries keep irreversible emotional or entertaining moments captured by Ufuk who is passionate about aesthetically documenting them.Fantastic judges
Christian Macias
@christianmacias The "Photographer of the Year" of the MyWed Award 2019, the winner in the "Heroes of the Day" nomination and finalist in the "Getting Ready" nomination, Top 10 ISPWP in 2 nominations. Christian focused on the contrasts of life, unforgettable moments and irreversible spontaneous situations that made him perceive his true love for photography.
Patrick Lombaert
@patrick22 Patrick is a talented photographer originated from Brittany, a French region. After the 10-year experience in photography, he is named Top 100 Fearless Photographers, This is Reportage and Top 20 Wedding Photography Select in 2019. Patrick thinks wedding photographers are "junkies": psychologically and physically drained by the end of a season with all the investment they give to work, they always strive for a new season to start.
Matthew Sowa
www.matthewsowaphotography.com Matthew Sowa is an internationally renowned, award-winning New York City wedding photographer. The "Photographer of the Year" 2019 by Master Photographers of North America, Top 10 Fearless Photographers 2018. His energy, creativity and a combination of photographic artistry and journalistic approach define his style.
Elena Haralabaki
@elenaharalabaki Elena is recognized by the most important wedding photography associations: Top 10 Fearless Photographers and This is Reportage, Top 5 AGWPJA and WPS in 2019. A finalist in 3 single shot nominations and in the "Photographer of the Year" nomination of the MyWed Award 2019. Elena is a speaker at international conferences, a teacher, a mentor and an unrivaled wedding photographer from Greece whose photos are distinctively vivid and emotionally charged.
Igor Bulgak
@bulgakigor The record holder for participation in the finals in the "Photographer of the Year" nomination of the MyWed Award 2012 — 2016, 2018 and 2019. The first place WPPI 2019 in the "Album Division" category, the "Best Wedding Photographer" by White Awards and Wedding Awards in 2018. Attention to each detail and wow-effect by every image create special aesthetics of Igor’s vision. His works are distinguishable by a special aesthetics, their colors are easily recognizable at first glance.
Daniel Monteiro & Raquel Pratas
www.meninoconhecemenina.com Two pairs of eyes, two fingers on the trigger, one only heart! Menino Conhece Menina is a Portugal couple, Daniel Monteiro and Raquel Pratas. Olives and architecture brought them together but photography became their path. They shoot in an emotionally genuine way: goosebumps, chattering eyes, tears of joy and happiness. Top 25 WPJA and Top 30 This is Reportage in 2018.
Kristof Claeys
@kristofclaeys Kristof is recognized in various photography associations: Top 100 Fearless Photographers, Top 30 This is Reportage and Masters of Wedding Photography. The best Belgian photographer on MyWed and a four-time finalist of the MyWed Award in the "Photographer of the Year" nomination. A jury member of several international contests. Kristof prefers a documentary style in shooting and tries to find beauty in ordinary situations.
Leonel Longa
@leonellonga One of the best wedding photographers in Venezuela on MyWed. Finalist in the "Bouquet Toss" nomination of the MyWed Award 2019. Outgoing by birth, creative by nature. Passionate about color, symmetry, lights, shadows and good moments of life. Leonel's main goal is to become the best by nourishing himself with all the knowledge he gains in the process of shooting.
David Scholes
www.davidscholesphotography.co.uk A dynastic wedding photographer, friendly and chatty guy and a father of two. Shooting for about 10 years he sticks to a documentary approach. Professional and continuously learning he is included in Top 3 Masters of UK Wedding Photography, Top 5 This is Reportage 2020, named on the SLR Lounge UK Top 100 list, and Top 50 Fearless Photographers.
Ufuk Sarışen
@ufuksarisen Ufuk turned his hobby into a career 14 years ago, and today he is ranked number 1 Turkish photographer on MyWed and finalist of the MyWed Award 2019 in 3 nominations. Ufuk considers wedding photography as a lifetime project. Hundreds of couples from 22 countries keep irreversible emotional or entertaining moments captured by Ufuk who is passionate about aesthetically documenting them.
rules
How to take part?
You need to be a MyWed member to take part.Sign Up on MyWed, upload 20 photos to your portfolio and wait for the approval from our editors.After being approved, you will be able to send your photos to the contest.Already a member? Simply choose photos for the contest from your portfolio.Who can participate?
Please join MyWed PRO to participate in the contest. After that, you will be able to submit 1 photo or series per each of the 22 nominations.Can I participate for free?
All photographers can participate in any 2 nominations except for the Wedding Photographer of the Year.Prizes
The winner of the Wedding Photographer of the Year nomination will get $3,000, the contest's grand prize.The prize of $1,000 is dedicated to the author of the best series in the Love Before and After the Wedding nomination.Additionally, a $1,000 special prize is provided by the website editors.Winners of the rest of the nominations will receive $300 each.10 finalists in each nomination will get MyWed PRO+ for the next 12 months.Sizes and formats
Everyone enjoys looking at the beautiful shots in high quality. Please upload photos with resolution of at least 2400 pixels on the longer side or bigger.The file must contain the EXIF data so that we can check the shooting date.Series of photos
A series submitted to the Wedding Photographer of the Year nomination must consist of 40–60 photos. All photos in the series must be taken at the same wedding.To the Love Before and After the Wedding nomination, you can submit a series consisting of 40–60 photos.Authorship of photographs
It is considered that the author of a photo is the person who held the camera and pressed the shutter button.By sending a photo to the MyWed Award contest, you confirm that you are its author.It is permissible to use up to 10 photos from assistants in the "Photographer of the Year" nomination (series of photos).You also guarantee that there are no third party objections against the participation of your photos in the contest.What photos can be submitted?
Only photos taken in 2019 – 2020 are accepted.To this-year additional nominations, you can submit only photos taken in 2020–2020.What photos are forbidden?
Do not submit photos with frames, huge watermarks or logos.Avoid pictures with diptychs, triptychs, multiple exposure, excessive post-production, design elements, etc.Photos from workshops are not allowed.Have a question? Need our help?
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