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Wedding Photography Award - 2488311

The bride and groom walk along a red carpet outside by a bonfire in this wedding picture captured by an award-winning Hangzhou City, China photographer.

Photograph 2488311 was awarded to China wedding photographer Mango Gu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Mango Gu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hangzhou, China.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Hangzhou, China

2019 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth

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.