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Wedding Photography Award - 2703284

Bestmen in grass skirts and comical outfits attentively examine instructions during gate crashing games at a wedding ceremony in Shenzhen, Guangdong. This WPJA Honor Award-winning image captures the joyful and playful atmosphere of the event.

Photograph 2703284 was awarded to China wedding photographer Xiao Ma for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Xiao Ma with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Shenzhen Chinese Wedding Game.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Shenzhen Chinese Wedding Game

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

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.