PWPC Summer 2014 Wedding Photography Contest
Contest Winners
1-st Place |
Elisha Stewart |
Abby Photography
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Kelowna, BC |
2-nd Place |
Mathieu Louis-Seize |
Green Tea Photography (Mathieu Louis-Seize)
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Ottawa, ON |
3-rd Place |
Annuj Yoganathan |
Impressions by Annuj
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Toronto, ON |
4-th Place |
Camille Fortin Bensler |
JONETSU STUDIOS
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Vancouver, BC |
5-th Place |
Leanne Pedersen |
Leanne Pedersen Photographers
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Vancouver, BC |
6-th Place |
Sean LeBlanc |
Sean LeBlanc Photography
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Calgary, AB |
7-th Place |
Ann Wen |
Green Tea Photography (Ann Wen)
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Ottawa, ON |
8-th Place |
Darshan Stevens |
Darshan Alexander Photography
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Victoria, BC |
9-th Place |
Christina Craft |
FunkyTown Photography
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Victoria, BC |
10-th Place |
Barbara Cameron |
Barbara Ann Studios
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Ottawa, ON |
11-th Place |
Mike Tigchelaar |
Zekar Photography (Mike Tigchelaar)
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Hamilton, ON |
12-th Place |
Frances Morency |
Frances Morency Photography
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Toronto, ON |
13-th Place |
Karen McKinnon |
McKinnon Photography
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Comox, BC |
14-th Place |
Kendra Coupland |
Love Tree Photography (Kendra Coupland)
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New Westminster, BC |
15-th Place |
Jackie Au |
Jackie Au Photography
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Calgary, AB |
Contest Results
Fees and Eligibility
The Contest was open to PWPC Members only
Members have to
log in to see Contest rules
If you are not a Member yet, please
apply here
Prizes
Participants have 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 or First Pick of Sponsor's Prize |
3-rd place Contest Winner |
$250 cash or Second Pick of Sponsor's Prize |
4-th place Contest Winner |
Third pick of Sponsor's prize |
5-th place Contest Winner |
Fourth pick of Sponsor's prize |
6-th place Contest Winner |
Fifth pick of Sponsor's prize |
7-th place Contest Winner |
Sixth pick of Sponsor's prize |
8-th place Contest Winner |
Seventh pick of Sponsor's prize |
9-th place Contest Winner |
Eighth pick of Sponsor's prize |
10-th place Contest Winner |
Ninth pick of Sponsor's prize |
Contest Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: Technicare
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Prize: The Manhattan Album - Deluxe Cover ($460 value)
Deluxe Covers are at the top of The Manhattan line and are available with limitless combinations of material & photo, cameos and full wrapped bonded material. Winner can choose cover option of their choice.
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Platinum Sponsor: Albumdraft
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Prize: Two 'One Year' Albumdraft memberships (value $288 each)
Online album proofing for wedding photographers. Albumdraft is the most practical and professional solution for wedding photographers to get the album design reviewed and approved by their clients.
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Gold Sponsor: Think Tank Photo
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Prize: Retrospective® 7 ($162 value)
Inconspicuous, soft-sided shoulder bag with a simple exterior that blends into the environment while carrying photo gear. Included a rear pocket which will hold your iPad or an 11" Mac-Book Air.
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Gold Sponsor: Photo Flash Drive
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Prize: Two Print & Flash Boxes for 100 4x6 Prints Plus 16GB Square Maple (value $105 each)
The same look and feel as our bestselling rustic wood custom flash drive box but now with space to hold up to 100 4x6 prints too! Made of unvarnished blond wood, your box will be laser engraved with the logo or design of your choosing. Print & Flash Boxes were created to hold prints as well as providing a dedicated space in the box for a flash drives!
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Bronze Sponsor: Fundy Software
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Prize: FUNDY Studio Survival Kit ($75 value)
FUNDY Studio Survival Kit includes a fashionable hand-drawn, graphic camera Tees, Wayfarer-style sunglasses, Fundy branded coffee mug and print glass.
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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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Fran Chelico moved to Vancouver seven years ago after receiving formal training in New York City.
After dabbling in all kinds of photography she found her true love with weddings.
She loves the thrill and magic of weddings. To be able to capture a bride at her happiest and most radiant moment is always such a thrill. The couple are surrounded by all of the people who matter most and to capture the most tender moments as they unfold, is very magical. To be responsible for someone else's memories that years from now will be relived over and over again just makes me so proud and fills my heart with joy. It is always such an honor.
Awards: PWPC, Fearless Photographer, JuneBug Weddings, and BC Wedding awards. |
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Ermenegildo Conte Esenses Studio
(Montreal, QC)
After getting his commercial photography diploma at an early age, Ermenegildo became an active full-time professional photographer, doing mainly fashion photography, but also delving into wedding photography.
Today, along with his wife Louise, he has combined these passions through Esenses Studio, a sought-after business with a solid creative team, specializing in wedding photography and cinematography. Ermenegildo is an award-winning member of associations such as PWPC and Fearless Photographers, and his work has been published in specialized wedding blogs. He was also invited to participate three times in a television show about real-life weddings in 2013.
For Ermenegildo and Louise, meeting with couples is always a joyful moment. They embrace learning about the unique love story to be captured, and feel honoured to be part of the privileged few who attend their wedding. |
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I picked up my first SLR when I was in junior high school, and proceeded to take the worst photos you could possibly imagine. And I was hooked. My formal education in photography began some years later at NAIT, and has continued every single day since.
My career has seen me travel both near and far for commissioned work, I've had my images published in countless magazines both locally and internationally, I've won more than my share of awards, and I have seen my images displayed on billboards and websites from around the globe. In addition to this, I've been an educator for the past 10 years, teaching courses and workshops to aspiring photographers of all levels. And I've even been recognized as a court approved Photography Expert, and testified as an expert witness for a civil lawsuit.
And yet, the best part of my job remains the friendships I make with my clients, and the desire to challenge myself and continually improve my work. I currently live in Sherwood Park, Alberta, with my wife and 3 kids. |
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Contest Categories
| 1. |
Getting Ready |
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| 2. |
The Wedding Dress |
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| 3. |
Ceremony |
Images taken during the ceremony |
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Kids Being Kids |
Images of children or youths acting like kids |
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Bride and Groom Portrait |
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Bridal Party Portrait |
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Location / Structure |
Images that represent where the wedding is taking place (interior or exterior) |
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Humor |
Funny images of the wedding day, from beginning to the end |
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Emotion |
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Bridal Portrait |
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| 11. |
Wedding Details |
Images of the bridal shoes, ring, cake, etc. |
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Bouquet / Garter Toss |
Best moments captured during the event |
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
