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Wedding Photography Award - 2707281

A group of wedding guests at a hotel in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, participating in the fun and lively game of Goose Head Ring during the wedding festivities

Photograph 2707281 was awarded to China wedding photographer Leon Wong for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Leon Wong with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hangzhou City Hotel.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Hangzhou City Hotel

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, 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.