PWPC Fall 2011 Wedding Photography Contest
Contest Winners
1-st Place |
Eunice Montenegro |
Eunice Montenegro Photography
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Antigonish, NS |
2-nd Place |
Leslie Biggar |
Sakura Photography
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New Westminster, BC |
3-rd Place |
Olivia Brown | Olivia Brown Photography | Guelph, ON |
4-th Place |
Elaine + Kenneth Soong |
Just Married Photography
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Edmonton, AB |
5-th Place |
Ben Benvie |
Ben Benvie Photography
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Ottawa, ON |
6-th Place |
Raymond Leung |
Raymond & Jessie Photography
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Richmond, BC |
7-th Place |
Erika Mann |
TWO MANN Studios
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Canmore, AB |
8-th Place |
Haley Shandro |
Shandro Photo
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Edmonton, AB |
9-th Place |
Susan & Krister Temme |
Picture That Photography
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Edmonton, AB |
10-th Place |
David Charlesworth |
davidiam photography
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Stratford, ON |
Contest Results
Fees and Eligibility
The contest was open to Members only. If you are not a Member yet, please visit this
link to apply
Member has to log in to his/her Profile page to upload images. Please
log in here
Prizes
Participants had the chance to win cash and other prizes for their winning photos.
1-st place Contest Winner |
$500 cash |
2-nd place Contest Winner |
$350 cash |
3-rd place Contest Winner |
$250 cash |
4-th place Contest Winner |
Prize from the Gold Sponsor Think Tank Photo ($279 value) |
5-th place Contest Winner |
Prize from the Silver Sponsor Totally Rad! ($149 value) |
Contest Sponsors
Gold Sponsor: Think Tank Photo
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Prize: Airport Acceleration® V2.0 ($279 value)
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Silver Sponsor: Totally Rad!
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Prize: RadLab ($149 value)
RadLab is a revolutionary new way to style your photos. Unlike using Photoshop actions, RadLab allows you to get instant previews of how your image will change. You can layer together effects in infinite ways, and customize your Recipes with simple, intuitive sliders.
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Image size and other requirements
You may upload up to
30 images per Photographer per Contest
All images uploaded for the Contest must be
780 pixels on the long side in JPEG format with extension
.jpg and no larger than
200 KB
Images must have no borders, edges, strokes, studio logos, names etc.
No specific file name required for images
All images must be taken by the participant at actual wedding or engagement session. No images allowed from workshops, all types of commercial shots, etc.
Each photo may be submitted only to one Category of the Contest and may not be used at any other upcoming PWPC Contests
No collages allowed
Judges
All Judges of the Contest are the PWPC Members. The Judges' decision on the Contest is final.
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Cristina loves mixing photojournalism, fashion, fine art, the unusual and the "funky."
In 2010/2011 she placed three times in the top 10 and once in the top 20
with the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers.
Cristina also won several high-profile international awards from Kodak,
the Wedding Photojournalist Association, Fearless, WedComp and the
AGWPJA plus a few of her weddings have been published in leading
magazines. Cristina takes wedding commissions all over the world and she is
inspired to photograph such a variety of celebrations in so many
different locations.
Cristina holds a Master's degree in journalism from Carleton University and a
Diploma in photography from the Western Academy of Photography. While
at Western, she won the award for Best Overall Student and she is now
teaching the school's wedding photography and business courses. She also
offers wedding photography workshops. |
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Dave and Charlotte Biesse www.DaveAndCharlotte.com
Dave and Charlotte are full time photographers spending their year living half in Toronto, Canada and half in Perth, Western Australia. In addition to a university degree in photography and diploma in TV broadcasting, Dave and Charlotte have continued their knowledge and learning through both running and attending workshops worldwide.
Their distinctive visual style has evolved over the years from not only colourful, dramatically composed images, but now also encompassing softer, more sensitive portraits. The evolution of their creative spirit has gone hand in hand with their relationship, culminating in their marriage earlier this year.
Dave and Charlotte have an active presence in the Toronto wedding industry, running workshops several times per year for photographers and being very involved in the local photography community as well. |
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Contest Categories
| 1. |
Getting Ready |
Images taken during the preparations, before the wedding (hair studio, hotel room, at home, etc.) |
| 2. |
The Wedding Dress |
Beauty of the wedding gown worn by the bride or hanging up |
| 3. |
Engagement Portrait |
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| 4. |
Ceremony |
Images taken during the ceremony |
| 5. |
Kids Being Kids |
Images of children or youths acting like kids |
| 6. |
Reflections |
Creative images taken using reflective surfaces such as mirrors, windows, etc. |
| 7. |
Bridal Portrait |
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| 8. |
Bride and Groom Portrait |
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| 9. |
Bridal Party Portrait |
Creative, fun images of the bridal party |
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Wedding Details |
Images of the bridal shoes, ring, cake, etc. |
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Humor |
Funny images of the wedding day, from beginning to the end |
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Location/Structure |
Images that represent where the wedding is taking place (interior or exterior) |
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First Dance |
Images of the bride and groom taken during the first dance |
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Bouquet/Garter Toss |
Best moments captured during the event |
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Creative Lighting |
Creative images with use of the available light, off camera flash, etc. |
Minor Photoshop enhancements are allowed (cropping, colour correction, blemishes removal, etc.)
Colour, B/W, or toned images are acceptable
Portrait images may be set up or prompted by the photographer
Photos must be appropriate for a general audience
All images are Copyright of their owners
