MyWed wedding award
Winners and finalists
Fantastic judges
Tana Gon
@tanagon Tana is a wedding photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand. According to MyWed, he’s now ranked in Top 100 wedding photographers in the world and the best in Bangkok. In 2022, he received a wedding award from MyWed in the Transparency nomination. Partnering with Canon Thailand, he has previously hosted multiple workshops in different cities across the country. The events were to share his experiences as a wedding photographer and also to inspire others. Tana’s photography approach consists of combining documentary and aesthetics, as well as street style.
Egor Zhelov
@zhelov Egor is Top 10 wedding photographers in Russia and the most rugged photographer in Moscow. He prefers combining fancy reportage with a hint of madness, and hates boring weddings. Winner of the MyWed Award 2017 in the Heroes of the Day nomination. MyWed Award finalist in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018. Egor also reached Top 150 best wedding photographers in the World by SLR Lounge 2016 and Top Fearless Photographers 2015.
Daniele Torella
@danieletorella His cinematic yet emotional and spontaneous style has led him to photograph weddings around the world. Winner of several national and international awards, in 2022 he made the Top 10 of Fearless Photographers. His photographs are characterized by warm tones, always impeccable composition and creative use of natural light. For two years now, Daniele Torella has long been at the absolute top of MyWed's overall ranking ahead of more than 45,000 wedding photographers.
Dan Morris
@danmorris Dan Morris is a Cheltenham-based wedding photographer hailing from the UK. With a wanderlust for travel, he’s embarked on photographic journeys spanning across the UK and beyond, capturing the essence of love and celebration. His lens has witnessed over 350 beautiful ceremonies, encompassing both local and exotic destinations across 17 countries and 5 continents. A true devotee of the art, Dan thrives as a creative documentary photographer, seamlessly weaving candid moments with relaxed portraits. His affinity for street photography infuses a unique energy into the wedding captures, allowing him to embrace the raw, unfiltered emotions that unfold. He aims to be the unseen observer, unobtrusively immersing himself in the heart of the occasion, crafting a visual narrative that flows effortlessly.
Valter Antunes
@valterantunes He has been in the Top 10 Fearless Photographers for the past 3 years, was Photographer of the year in 2021 for This is Reportage and also won the Wedding Golden Camera for the FEP Photographer of the Year in 2020. These rewards make Valter one of the most titled photographers in the industry. His style is mainly documentary combined with creativity which often results in unusual real moments with a funny side to it.
Manish Patel
@thetajstudio Meet Manish Patel, a talented photographer with a passion for capturing breathtaking moments. His artistic eye and keen attention to details make his photographs truly captivating, bringing life to every frame. He believes in hard-work, and delighted to have a wonderful experience of wedding photography from the last 24 years. MyWed Top 3 Best Wedding Photographers in India. Fearless Photographers Top 50 in India, Top 50 Worldwide in 2020, and 12-time contest Winner. Weddingsutra Photographer in 2021, award-winner in Wedding Ceremony and runner in 2020, and got bronze in Bridal Portrait nomination in Admired in Africa 2017. He has a team that is passionate about photography, designs and editing work, too. He has captured 1000+ weddings all over the world. His work never fails to leave a lasting impression on those who view it.
Jorge Romero
@jaromerofoto Jorge Romero is a Mexican photographer born in Guadalajara. He has had the opportunity to photograph more than 650 weddings and has given over 50 workshops. He has also shared his knowledge at more than 15 congresses around the world. Throughout his career, he has photographed more than 5 million pictures. In 2018, he was ranked Top 10 at ISPWP. He was also #1 MyWed Wedding Photographer for over a year and has received more than 600 Editor's Choice flags. Over the past 3 years, he has consistently been in the Top 25 at Fearless Photographers, one of the most important wedding photography websites in the world. He even reached #5 spot in 2021. He has served as a judge at different associations. His photos are based on capturing the moment at the right time while also considering composition and creativity. He would define himself as an architectural and landscape photographer who incorporates couples into photos.
Giandomenico Cosentino
@giandomenicoc Giandomenico Cosentino is a photographer of Italian origins with over 15 years of experience in the wedding photography industry. In 2019 and 2021, he clinched the title of the best photographer in Italy, a testament to his dedication and skills. In 2021, Giandomenico achieved new significant milestones, placing himself in the Top 10 of renowned international associations such as Fearless and ISPWP. These accomplishments underscore his ongoing pursuit of artistic excellence and technical innovation. The following year, in 2022, he secured the Photographer of the Year title at the MyWed Wedding Award, further solidifying his reputation as an excellent photographer. Beyond awards and recognition, Giandomenico's artistry lies in his ability to capture genuine emotions and meaningful moments through his lens. Each photograph tells a story, a frozen fragment of life's beauty.Fantastic judges
Tana Gon
@tanagon Tana is a wedding photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand. According to MyWed, he’s now ranked in Top 100 wedding photographers in the world and the best in Bangkok. In 2022, he received a wedding award from MyWed in the Transparency nomination. Partnering with Canon Thailand, he has previously hosted multiple workshops in different cities across the country. The events were to share his experiences as a wedding photographer and also to inspire others. Tana’s photography approach consists of combining documentary and aesthetics, as well as street style.
Egor Zhelov
@zhelov Egor is Top 10 wedding photographers in Russia and the most rugged photographer in Moscow. He prefers combining fancy reportage with a hint of madness, and hates boring weddings. Winner of the MyWed Award 2017 in the Heroes of the Day nomination. MyWed Award finalist in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018. Egor also reached Top 150 best wedding photographers in the World by SLR Lounge 2016 and Top Fearless Photographers 2015.
Daniele Torella
@danieletorella His cinematic yet emotional and spontaneous style has led him to photograph weddings around the world. Winner of several national and international awards, in 2022 he made the Top 10 of Fearless Photographers. His photographs are characterized by warm tones, always impeccable composition and creative use of natural light. For two years now, Daniele Torella has long been at the absolute top of MyWed's overall ranking ahead of more than 45,000 wedding photographers.
Dan Morris
@danmorris Dan Morris is a Cheltenham-based wedding photographer hailing from the UK. With a wanderlust for travel, he’s embarked on photographic journeys spanning across the UK and beyond, capturing the essence of love and celebration. His lens has witnessed over 350 beautiful ceremonies, encompassing both local and exotic destinations across 17 countries and 5 continents. A true devotee of the art, Dan thrives as a creative documentary photographer, seamlessly weaving candid moments with relaxed portraits. His affinity for street photography infuses a unique energy into the wedding captures, allowing him to embrace the raw, unfiltered emotions that unfold. He aims to be the unseen observer, unobtrusively immersing himself in the heart of the occasion, crafting a visual narrative that flows effortlessly.
Valter Antunes
@valterantunes He has been in the Top 10 Fearless Photographers for the past 3 years, was Photographer of the year in 2021 for This is Reportage and also won the Wedding Golden Camera for the FEP Photographer of the Year in 2020. These rewards make Valter one of the most titled photographers in the industry. His style is mainly documentary combined with creativity which often results in unusual real moments with a funny side to it.
Manish Patel
@thetajstudio Meet Manish Patel, a talented photographer with a passion for capturing breathtaking moments. His artistic eye and keen attention to details make his photographs truly captivating, bringing life to every frame. He believes in hard-work, and delighted to have a wonderful experience of wedding photography from the last 24 years. MyWed Top 3 Best Wedding Photographers in India. Fearless Photographers Top 50 in India, Top 50 Worldwide in 2020, and 12-time contest Winner. Weddingsutra Photographer in 2021, award-winner in Wedding Ceremony and runner in 2020, and got bronze in Bridal Portrait nomination in Admired in Africa 2017. He has a team that is passionate about photography, designs and editing work, too. He has captured 1000+ weddings all over the world. His work never fails to leave a lasting impression on those who view it.
Jorge Romero
@jaromerofoto Jorge Romero is a Mexican photographer born in Guadalajara. He has had the opportunity to photograph more than 650 weddings and has given over 50 workshops. He has also shared his knowledge at more than 15 congresses around the world. Throughout his career, he has photographed more than 5 million pictures. In 2018, he was ranked Top 10 at ISPWP. He was also #1 MyWed Wedding Photographer for over a year and has received more than 600 Editor's Choice flags. Over the past 3 years, he has consistently been in the Top 25 at Fearless Photographers, one of the most important wedding photography websites in the world. He even reached #5 spot in 2021. He has served as a judge at different associations. His photos are based on capturing the moment at the right time while also considering composition and creativity. He would define himself as an architectural and landscape photographer who incorporates couples into photos.
Giandomenico Cosentino
@giandomenicoc Giandomenico Cosentino is a photographer of Italian origins with over 15 years of experience in the wedding photography industry. In 2019 and 2021, he clinched the title of the best photographer in Italy, a testament to his dedication and skills. In 2021, Giandomenico achieved new significant milestones, placing himself in the Top 10 of renowned international associations such as Fearless and ISPWP. These accomplishments underscore his ongoing pursuit of artistic excellence and technical innovation. The following year, in 2022, he secured the Photographer of the Year title at the MyWed Wedding Award, further solidifying his reputation as an excellent photographer. Beyond awards and recognition, Giandomenico's artistry lies in his ability to capture genuine emotions and meaningful moments through his lens. Each photograph tells a story, a frozen fragment of life's beauty.
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 2022 – 2023 are accepted.To this-year additional nominations, you can submit only photos taken in 2023–2023.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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