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Sofia Wedding Photography Award - 2681258

At a wedding in Sofia, Bulgaria, the traditional folk custom of how to plant pepper was celebrated with men on the dancefloor in pushup position being inspected

Photograph 2681258 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 - How to Plant Pepper.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 professional wedding photographer.

Sofia - How to Plant Pepper

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

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.