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Wedding Photography Award - 2374526

Lintong District, Shaanxi Province, China | the groom put out his tongue and licked the bride's foot. The bride smiled and asked, "How does it taste?"

Photograph 2374526 was awarded to China wedding photographer Lei Zhao for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Lei Zhao with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lintong District, Shaanxi.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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.

Lintong District, Shaanxi

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

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.