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Wedding Photography Award - 2688840

A wedding photographer captured this WPJA Honor Award winning image at a home in Nanping, Fujian. The lively photo shows bridesmaids happily shouting into a microphone while playing wedding games.

Photograph 2688840 was awarded to China wedding photographer Xiang Qi for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Xiang Qi with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Nanping Bridesmaid.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

Nanping Bridesmaid

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, 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.