Entry submission

Total prize fund

11 000
and MyWed PRO+ for 200 finalists
  • Entry submission 1 September - 15 October
  • Short list 15 November
  • Judging 16 November
  • Results 15 December

12 main nominations

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Prizes in each nomination: $300 for the winner and MyWed PRO+ for 10 finalists Special prizes from VIGBO

Fantastic judges

Sharon Dasht

Sharon Dasht

@sharondasht Sharon Dasht is a Melbourne-based destination wedding photographer with years of experience and a deep commitment to her craft. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications like British Vogue and recognized among the top 10 wedding photographers in Australia on MyWed.

Her approach to photography hinges upon storytelling, where each image is crafted with care to reflect the genuine emotions of the day. Sharon is known for her gentle color tones, balanced composition, and thoughtful use of natural light, creating images that resonate with couples who seek a blend of candid moments and artfully composed portraits.
Igor Bulgak

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.
Alberto Cosenza

Alberto Cosenza

@albertocosenza Alberto is an Italian photographer and narrator of wedding stories made of light and feelings. In love with art in all its forms, he feeds off the world around him and the people he meets through photography. With his pictorial and poetic photography, he creates true, intimate, and elegant wedding stories.

He has won several competitions over the years, including the title Photographer of the Year in the MyWed Award 2023 and ANFM, the most essential Italian Wedding Photography Association.

Photography allows Alberto to observe, narrate, and convert his every thought into images, capturing the looks and souls of those in front of his camera and immortalizing their memories.
Marius Tudor

Marius Tudor

@mariustudor Wedding, sports, and documentary photography, curiosity, openness to the unknown, and knowledge have guided me on a journey of over 14 years in the world of image creation. I love candid photography, and rather than moving elements into the frame, I prefer to move myself.

See you around!
Fabio Santos

Fabio Santos

@ponp We can start by saying that I am a happy person who lives life in a very simple and intense way. For me, the best in life is to enjoy every moment as if it were the last.

I put all my genuineness, creativity, vision, and thought into all my shots. I am currently part of the World's Top 10 and the Best Photographer in Portugal on MyWed. I have already won several awards in photography over the years and was a finalist for the MyWed Award 2022. I was also a finalist and winner in several nominations for the MyWed Award 2023.
Eshant Raju

Eshant Raju

@eshantraju I'm passionate about capturing life's precious moments and crafting them into compelling narratives. My diverse photography style encompasses candid, documentary, street, landscape, portraiture, weddings, and wildlife genres. Wedding photography holds a special place in my heart, as it enables me to connect with new individuals and families, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Through my travels and encounters with people from different cultures, I've gained a distinct perspective on storytelling. This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I eagerly anticipate continuing to cherish and share these moments.
William Lambelet

William Lambelet

@lambelet At a very young age, William developed a passion for photojournalism. Self-taught, he quickly launched his career as a professional freelance photographer in 2009. Today, his business is divided into three parts.

Wedding photography with a photojournalistic approach. His work has regularly won international awards. William has twice been named the "World's Best Wedding Photojournalist" by the WPJA, in 2017 and 2021.

Training of professional photographers. He organizes various workshops and events around wedding photography and its evolution.

Since 2020, a photojournalist for the press. William has collaborated with famous magazines such as "La Croix", "Les Echos", and "Le Monde des Ados."
Sergey Korolev

Sergey Korolev

@mywed CEO and Founder of MyWed
Bárbara Torres

Bárbara Torres

@barbaratorres My name is Barbara Torres. I have liked photography since I was a little girl; my grandfather and my mother used to practice this profession, so I was pretty close to this world. However, when I had to decide what career I should study, my mother suggested choosing nutrition. Still, I realized that I had always wanted to do wedding photography.

Therefore, when I finished my nutrition degree, I began to study photography. It was not until 2015 that I decided to dedicate myself to this beautiful profession. I am truly happy that I made the right decision. Photography has led me to discover incredible people and places. I firmly believe that photos make us live those beautiful moments again.

Disney is the reason I want my wedding photos to look like a fairy tale. I love everything at a wedding, and if there is tequila, much more! I think my inspiration comes from very random places and things, from colors to flowers' textures, even from an exotic dessert or movie magic.

Fantastic judges

Sharon Dasht

Sharon Dasht

@sharondasht Sharon Dasht is a Melbourne-based destination wedding photographer with years of experience and a deep commitment to her craft. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications like British Vogue and recognized among the top 10 wedding photographers in Australia on MyWed.

Her approach to photography hinges upon storytelling, where each image is crafted with care to reflect the genuine emotions of the day. Sharon is known for her gentle color tones, balanced composition, and thoughtful use of natural light, creating images that resonate with couples who seek a blend of candid moments and artfully composed portraits.
Igor Bulgak

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.
Alberto Cosenza

Alberto Cosenza

@albertocosenza Alberto is an Italian photographer and narrator of wedding stories made of light and feelings. In love with art in all its forms, he feeds off the world around him and the people he meets through photography. With his pictorial and poetic photography, he creates true, intimate, and elegant wedding stories.

He has won several competitions over the years, including the title Photographer of the Year in the MyWed Award 2023 and ANFM, the most essential Italian Wedding Photography Association.

Photography allows Alberto to observe, narrate, and convert his every thought into images, capturing the looks and souls of those in front of his camera and immortalizing their memories.
Marius Tudor

Marius Tudor

@mariustudor Wedding, sports, and documentary photography, curiosity, openness to the unknown, and knowledge have guided me on a journey of over 14 years in the world of image creation. I love candid photography, and rather than moving elements into the frame, I prefer to move myself.

See you around!
Fabio Santos

Fabio Santos

@ponp We can start by saying that I am a happy person who lives life in a very simple and intense way. For me, the best in life is to enjoy every moment as if it were the last.

I put all my genuineness, creativity, vision, and thought into all my shots. I am currently part of the World's Top 10 and the Best Photographer in Portugal on MyWed. I have already won several awards in photography over the years and was a finalist for the MyWed Award 2022. I was also a finalist and winner in several nominations for the MyWed Award 2023.
Eshant Raju

Eshant Raju

@eshantraju I'm passionate about capturing life's precious moments and crafting them into compelling narratives. My diverse photography style encompasses candid, documentary, street, landscape, portraiture, weddings, and wildlife genres. Wedding photography holds a special place in my heart, as it enables me to connect with new individuals and families, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Through my travels and encounters with people from different cultures, I've gained a distinct perspective on storytelling. This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I eagerly anticipate continuing to cherish and share these moments.
William Lambelet

William Lambelet

@lambelet At a very young age, William developed a passion for photojournalism. Self-taught, he quickly launched his career as a professional freelance photographer in 2009. Today, his business is divided into three parts.

Wedding photography with a photojournalistic approach. His work has regularly won international awards. William has twice been named the "World's Best Wedding Photojournalist" by the WPJA, in 2017 and 2021.

Training of professional photographers. He organizes various workshops and events around wedding photography and its evolution.

Since 2020, a photojournalist for the press. William has collaborated with famous magazines such as "La Croix", "Les Echos", and "Le Monde des Ados."
Sergey Korolev

Sergey Korolev

@mywed CEO and Founder of MyWed
Bárbara Torres

Bárbara Torres

@barbaratorres My name is Barbara Torres. I have liked photography since I was a little girl; my grandfather and my mother used to practice this profession, so I was pretty close to this world. However, when I had to decide what career I should study, my mother suggested choosing nutrition. Still, I realized that I had always wanted to do wedding photography.

Therefore, when I finished my nutrition degree, I began to study photography. It was not until 2015 that I decided to dedicate myself to this beautiful profession. I am truly happy that I made the right decision. Photography has led me to discover incredible people and places. I firmly believe that photos make us live those beautiful moments again.

Disney is the reason I want my wedding photos to look like a fairy tale. I love everything at a wedding, and if there is tequila, much more! I think my inspiration comes from very random places and things, from colors to flowers' textures, even from an exotic dessert or movie magic.
Sharon Dasht
Igor Bulgak
Alberto Cosenza
Marius Tudor
Fabio Santos
Eshant Raju
William Lambelet
Sergey Korolev
Bárbara Torres

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 2023 – 2024 are accepted.

To this-year additional nominations, you can submit only photos taken in 2022–2024.

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.

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