Story of The Year

15.00 +VAT

Stories told through sequence. While single frames pack power, 25 carefully selected images weave complete narratives. This category invites you to showcase a wedding day’s journey – images that flow together, building emotion and revealing the day’s full arc through visual storytelling.

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    • How many stories can I enter?

      Each story contains 25 photos. Enter as many complete wedding day narratives as you’d like.

    • Do the 25 photos need to be from the same day?

      Yes. All 25 images must be from a single wedding day—the ceremony day—occurring in 2025.

    • How about photos from outside the wedding day?

      Not eligible. Only photos captured on the wedding ceremony day in 2025 qualify for this contest.

    • Judging Process

      Judging begins early 2026, following the January 10th, 2026 submission deadline. Winners are revealed live at Way Up North in Vienna before an audience of 500+ photographers worldwide.

    • International Eligibility

      Open to participants globally.

    • Winners Announcement

      This category narrows to three finalists and one winning story. Finalists are notified March 15th, 2026. The winner is announced live at Way Up North in Vienna before 500+ attending photographers.

    • How To Enter

      Submit one ZIP file containing all 25 images. Individual photo uploads are not accepted for this category – your complete story must be compressed into a single ZIP file. Each photo within the ZIP should be JPG format, 1500 pixels on the longest side, 72 dpi, and watermark-free. Ensure your ZIP file is not password-protected.