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Wedding Photography Award - 2760442

A serene moment captured at a home in Nanping, Fujian, as a mother, hands pressed together in prayer over her face, is beautifully documented with symmetrical framing, wishing for everything to go smoothly.

Photograph 2760442 was awarded to China wedding photographer Shawn Liu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Shawn Liu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Nanping Mother Praying.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their images 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 pro wedding photographer.

Nanping Mother Praying

2025 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz

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.