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Wedding Photography Award - 2760443

A poignant moment captured at a hotel in Nanping, Fujian, as a child, longing for their mother, expresses the heartfelt wish for her to come home, beautifully documented in this emotional scene.

Photograph 2760443 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 Hotel.

The very top documentary-style 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

Nanping Hotel

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.