Annual wedding photography contest
Wedding Award
2020
The winner of the "Photographer of the year" nomination will take
Nikon Z7 II camera
complete with a Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens
6000 USD
The winners of the single-shot nominations will get $300 each
210
10 finalists in each nomination will get MyWed Pro+ status for the next 12 months
Contest stages
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Entry submission
Deadline
20 October 2020 — 1 January 2021
1 January
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Short list
1 — 31 January
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Judging
1 — 15 February
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Announcement of the winners
Results
20 February
Photographer of the year
The nomination requires a series of photos taken at one wedding.
held annually
12 main nominations
Ceremony
Groom's reaction to the bride walking down the aisle and other special moments from the wedding ceremony
10 finalistsWedding party
Highlights of the wedding party in a restaurant, everything that happens there
10 finalistsFirst dance
The centrepiece of the reception, with the newlyweds dancing for the first time with all eyes on them
10 finalists
Christian Macias
@christianmaciasThe "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
@patrick22Patrick 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.comMatthew 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
@elenaharalabakiElena 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
@bulgakigorThe 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.comTwo 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
@kristofclaeysKristof 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
@leonellongaOne 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.ukA 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
@ufuksarisenUfuk 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
Who can participate?
Any professional photographer of legal age.
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.
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.
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.
Number of series and photos
You can submit one photo for each single-shot nomination and one series of photos for the "Photographer of the year" nomination. The series must consist of 40 to 60 photos.
Participation fee
45 USD for all nominations. Free for MyWed Pro members.
Prizes
The winner of the "Photographer of the year" nomination will get the Nikon Z7 II camera with Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens provided by our sponsor, the Nikon company.
The single-shot nominations have a total prize fund of 6000 (winners in each of 20 nominations will receive $300).
A winner is exclusively responsible to pay taxes on prize winning if any is required by the law of their country.
Have a question? Need our help?
Contact us here or email us at info@mywed.com
What photos can be submitted?
Only photos taken in 2019 – 2020 are accepted.
Please note that the series of photos submitted to the "Photographer of the year" nomination must consist of photos taken at the same wedding.
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.