Wedding Photography Awards - Best Non-Wedding Wedding Photo

Best Non-Wedding Wedding Photo

Wedding photographers are ambitious creators, and inspiration strikes beyond ceremony hours. This contest celebrates extraordinary wedding-themed imagery from day-after shoots, styled sessions, workshops, or alternative settings. The rules relax here – show us the artistic heights wedding photography reaches when freed from timeline constraints.

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    • Can I submit images from styled shoots or workshops?

      Absolutely! This category wholeheartedly welcomes submissions from day-after sessions, styled shoots, workshops, or any setting outside the typical wedding environment.

    • Can I submit photos taken outside of an actual wedding day?

      Definitely, that’s entirely the point of this category! This category specifically welcomes wedding photos captured outside of an actual wedding day, such as styled shoots, workshops, and more.

    • Eligibility

      The submitted photo must be from 2025, and not taken on a wedding day (which we consider the day of the ceremony for the sake of this contest).

    • Entry Cost

      The fee is €6 + VAT per image, with no limit on the number of photos you can enter.

    • Setting

      Submissions can include images from day-after sessions, styled shoots, workshops, or any non-wedding environment that still resonates with the essence of a wedding.

    • Multiple Entries

      Feel free to submit multiple entries as there is no limit.

    • Submission Deadline

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

    • International Eligibility

      The contest is open to international participants.

    • Judging Process

      The panel of judges from Imagen ranks 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 technical requirements for my images?

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