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Wedding Photography Award - 2505591

The room is full of people getting themselves ready for the ceremony in this award-winning image composed by a Sanming, China wedding photographer.

Photograph 2505591 was awarded to China wedding photographer Kai Xiao for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Kai Xiao with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sanming, China.

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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Sanming, China

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Damon Winter, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse

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.