Best Analogue Wedding Photo

The organic grain, authentic color response, and chemical magic of emulsion photography create something digital sensors cannot replicate. Submit your finest analogue captures -35mm, medium format, or beyond. Scanning and minor digital adjustments permitted, but exposure must happen on actual film stock.

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    • Entry Cost

      The fee is €6 + VAT for each image you enter, with no maximum entry limit.

    • Technical Requirements
      • Must be shot on film/analogue medium
      • Original must be from 2025
      • Basic scanning adjustments permitted, but digital manipulation should be minimal
    • Eligible Formats
      • Any film format welcome (35mm, medium format, large format)
      • Both colour and black & white entries accepted
      • Instant film (Polaroid, Instax) also eligible
    • Subject Matter

      We welcome any thoughtful film capture from the wedding day that showcases the unique qualities of analogue photography. So long at the photo was taken on the wedding day, we welcome all analogue photos in this category.

    • International Eligibility

      The contest is open to international participants.

    • Submission Deadline

      Make sure to submit your entries by January 10th, 2026.

    • Judging Process

      The panel of judges from Imagen rank every photo entered on a scale. Entries are then tabulated and the highest ranking photos are the winners.

    • Winners Announcement

      Ten winning entries will be announced live at Way Up North in Vienna on May 5+6, 2026.

    • What are the submission requirements for my images?

      Images must be JPG format, 1500 pixels on the longest side, 72 dpi resolution, and watermark-free.