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Sofia Wedding Photography Award - 2518326

A woman helps the bride close the back of her dress in the final countdown to the ceremony in this award-winning image composed by a Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer.

Photograph 2518326 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Ivelina Cholakova for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Ivelina Cholakova with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sofia.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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2019 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, William Snyder

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.