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2023 Way Up North Awards

Let’s hit the spotlight! The anticipation has built to its peak, and we’re thrilled to unveil the finalists for the 2023 Way Up North Awards, showcasing the crème de la crème of Europe’s wedding photography and cinematography.

Prepare to pop the bubbly and throw the confetti as we’re set to reveal the winners live at Cinema La Compagnia in Florence this May. Expect an evening brimming with celebration, style, and unforgettable moments!

If you’re stepping into the vibrant scene of the Way Up North Awards for the first time, buckle up! We’re about to give you a glimpse into the essence and excitement that these esteemed awards bring to the table. Ready? Let’s dive in!

Awards Sponsors

The 2023 WUN Awards have been significantly shaped by the generous support of our sponsors: Imagen and Gamut. Their contribution is instrumental in propelling the contest forward, and we owe them a huge thank you for their collaboration.

Imagen, a recurring supporter, has once again enriched the awards by providing the panel of judges for the photography contests. Meanwhile, Gamut joins us for the first time this year, bringing their expertise in LUTs for filmmakers to the table by supplying the judges for the film contests. We’re deeply thankful for their involvement and encourage our community to explore what these partners offer, acknowledging the significant role they’ve played in this year’s awards.

The Finalists

Excitement is in the air as we unveil the top three finalists for each of our prestigious nomination contests:

Europe’s Best Wedding Story
Europe’s Best Wedding Film
Europe’s Best Wedding Filmmaker
Europe’s Best Wedding Photographer
Europe’s Best Young Wedding Photographer

These talented individuals stand on the brink of winning, with the final reveal scheduled this May at Cinema La Compagnia in Florence.

As we gear up for the grand announcement, let’s not forget the array of submission categories that highlight the diverse skills within our community. The top ten winners for the following categories will also be celebrated in Florence:

Best Couple Portrait

Best Dance Photo

Best Epic Portrait

Best Family Photo

Best Flash Photo

Best Group Picture

Best Moment

Best Non Wedding Photo

Best Solo Portrait

Join us in Florence for an unforgettable evening of recognition and inspiration, celebrating the extraordinary talents within the wedding photography and filmmaking community.

Thank You Judges

Join us in extending a heartfelt thank you to our esteemed panel of judges for the 2023 Way Up North Awards. Their expertise and passion have been instrumental in selecting this year’s standout submissions. Their dedication ensures that we celebrate true excellence in our community.

Thanks to their efforts, we’re poised to honor the best in the industry this May at Cinema La Compagnia in Florence. We deeply appreciate their time and commitment.

When you cross paths with them in Florence or in your future travels, please take a moment to express your gratitude. They’ve played a pivotal role in bringing our community’s incredible talent to the forefront.

The Judging Process

The Way Up North Awards prides itself on a judging process that’s both rigorous and unbiased. Our esteemed panel of judges dedicate themselves to carefully reviewing each submission, guided by a set of established criteria.

To maintain fairness, all entries are anonymized—renamed to labels like “ENTRY 123.” This ensures judges review the work without knowing the creators, keeping the focus purely on the quality of the submission.

Once all submissions have been evaluated, we tally and average the judges’ scores to identify the winners. It’s this detailed and impartial methodology that celebrates the most outstanding work at Way Up North in Florence.

PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGES

Mari Trancoso

Roberto Panciatici

Chami Pena-Patel

Mónika Frías

FILM JUDGES

KEJ Productions

Blnk Films

Julia and Gil

Russell Kent Nichols

EUROPE’S BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FINALISTS

2022 Winner – Anna Ascari

2021 Winner – Fabio Miglio

2019 Winner – Linda Eliasson

2018 Winner – Karin Lundin

2017 Winner – The Kitcheners

Danilo & Sharon

Serbia

Inta Lankovska

Latvia

Matej Kmet

Slovakia

EUROPE’S BEST YOUNG WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FINALISTS

2022 Winner – Ingrid Tjernström

2021 Winner – Anna Ascari

2019 Winner – Jennifer Nilsson

2018 Winner – Anda Upmale

2017 Winner – Danilo & Sharon

Heta Korkonen

Finland

Ingrid Tjernström

Sweden

Sofie Arnesen Hodne

Norway

EUROPE’S BEST WEDDING FILMMAKER FINALISTS

2022 Winner – Tobias Wögerer

2021 Winner – Alberto & Yago

2019 Winner – Maru Films

2018 Winner – Kaco Films

2017 Winner – Kaco Films

A&Y Videography

Spain

Sergio Eblo

Italy

Stefanie Aichner

Italy

EUROPE’S BEST WEDDING STORY FINALISTS

2022 Winner – Inta Lankovska

2021 Winner – Everbay

2019 Winner – Deux drôles d’oiseaux

2018 Winner – Chloe Lapeyssonnie

2017 Winner – Angelica Braccini

Giuliano Lo Re

Italy

Ingrid Tjernström

Sweden

Lily & Lukas

Germany

EUROPE’S BEST WEDDING FILM FINALISTS

2022 Winner – Alex Rudnitskiy

2021 Winner – Maru Films

2019 Winner – Maru Films

2018 Winner – Cinema of Poetry

2017 Winner – Ben Walton

Anthony Venitis

Greece

Nout Peper

Netherlands

Stefanie Aichner

Italy

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