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Wedding Photography Award - 2641137

A India documentary-style wedding image showing a moment during an Event of the Groom Shower, a Traditional Ritual in a South Indian Wedding where the groom or the bride are splashed with water on their prewedding ritual ceremony

Photograph 2641137 was awarded to India wedding photographer Sougata Mishra for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present India wedding photographer Sougata Mishra with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hyderabad, India.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their photos are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Hyderabad, India

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.