PWPC Summer 2018 Wedding Photography Contest
Contest Winners
1-st Place |
Davina Palik |
davina + daniel
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Montreal, QC |
2-nd Place |
Polk Liang |
Capso Studio - Polk Liang
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Richmond Hill, ON |
3-rd Place |
Cafa Liu |
CAFAPHOTO
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Toronto, ON |
4-th Place |
Mathieu Louis-Seize |
Green Tea Photography (Mathieu Louis-Seize)
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Ottawa, ON |
5-th Place |
Andes Lo |
Andes Lo Photographer
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Toronto, ON |
6-th Place |
Martin McMahon |
Martin McMahon Photography
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Ottawa, ON |
7-th Place |
Dorota Karpowicz |
B.D.F.K. Photography (Dorota Karpowicz)
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Edmonton, AB |
8-th Place |
Robin Zhang |
F29 Studio
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Toronto, ON |
9-th Place |
Dory Chamoun |
N'Focus Productions
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Laval, QC |
10-th Place |
Betina Abrao |
Betina Abrao Photo
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Montreal, QC |
11-th Place |
Rabih Madi |
Madi Photography
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Laval, QC |
12-th Place |
Virginie & Samuel Wiss |
sv photograph
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Victoria, BC |
13-th Place |
Kristin Ireland |
Mondays with Mac Photography
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Ottawa, ON |
14-th Place |
Yi Lin |
AGI Studio (Yi Lin)
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Richmond Hill, ON |
15-th Place |
John Lin |
AGI Studio (John Lin)
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Richmond Hill, ON |
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 |
3-rd place Contest Winner |
$250 cash |
4-th place Contest Winner |
First Pick of Sponsor's Prize |
5-th place Contest Winner |
Second Pick of Sponsor's Prize |
6-th place Contest Winner |
Third Pick of Sponsor's Prize |
7-th place Contest Winner |
Fourth Pick of Sponsor's Prize |
Contest Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: GTA IMAGING
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Prize: $350 credit towards GTA IMAGING lab services ($350 value)
GTA IMAGING offers $350 credit towards any of GTA IMAGING's lab services.
The winner will need to have a GTA IMAGING account, or they can sign up at www.gtaimaging.com
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Platinum Sponsor: Technicare
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Prize: $250 credit towards Technicare lab services ($250 value)
Technicare offers $250 credit towards any of Technicare's lab services.
The winner will need to have a Technicare account, or they can sign up at www.technicare.com
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Gold Sponsor: Fundy Designer
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Prize: All-in-one Fundy Lite Design Suite ($199 value)
Free yourself from templates and get back to complete creative control. Use Fundy's patented Drop Zones® to design flush mount albums, matted albums, guest signing books and more. Never be stuck with templates again.
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Gold Sponsor: Albumdraft
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Prize: two '6-months' Albumdraft memberships (value $87 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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Silver Sponsor: The Image Salon
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Prize: $100 credit ($100 value)
The Image Salon is a post-production service for the busy, yet discerning wedding photographer. Brought together by international, award-winning photographers Davina & Daniel Kudish.
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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
920 pixels on the long side in JPEG format with extension
.jpg and no larger than
300 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 may disqualify a photo if it does not comply with the rules of the Contest
Judges
All Judges of the Contest are the PWPC Members
The Judges' decision on the Contest is final
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My career started in 2007 as a Montreal based wedding photographer when I jumped into the scene; young, bright eyed and bushy tailed. I studied within a Fine Art's photography program, which added to self-taught creativity. Studies helped me to better critic my own work and the work of others, gaining a stronger skill in story telling.
After hundreds of weddings my love continues to grow. It's the opportunity to meet vibrant new people, all of which have their own cultures, passions and stories. Weddings are also my playground to learn new skills within a high stress environment. Always with it's challenges but never without it's rewards. My sideline passions include baking; my sweet tooth cannot be matched, as well as travel.
Much like a exploring weddings; a 24 hour view into two people's lives, I also love to document the broader scale and lifestyle that happens within other parts of the world.
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Barbara Cameron has a wedding style that is romantic, sexy, and glamorous. She strives to create stunning images and bring an upbeat personality to her client's wedding day. It is her personal belief that the person clients choose to photograph their wedding should feel like a good friend.
Barbara Ann Studios was named a Top Inspiration Wedding Photographer in 2011 with Wedding Bells and most recently, she has expanded her business into the education side and spoke at Canada's Premiere Photography Convention in Vancouver on how to properly pose and light Plus Size Brides. |
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My name is Geeshan Bandara and I am primarily a documentary wedding
photographer. I studied Photojournalism at the Western Academy of
Photography in Victoria, Canada and this has provided the foundation for my
documentary style.
Though I spend my time between Sri Lanka and Canada, I prefer to shoot all
over the world. My biggest reward is to discover a couple in love that
trusts me to narrate their day and my goal is to capture the most powerful
and compelling images to which they can always return.
I love shooting weddings because I'm given this incredibly intimate access
to a couple and a chance to capture the entire gamut of emotions that make
that day special. I am proud to say that I have accolades with Fearless
Photographers, ISPWP, WPJA, TiR and PWPC. |
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Curtis Moore's career in photography began over ten years ago. With a love
for cinema and documentaries, he was immediately drawn to the unique
storytelling opportunities that came with wedding photography. He has
studied alongside many of the industry's greats, including Mike Colon,
Cliff Mautner, Lanny and Erika from TwoMann Studios, and Ben and Erin
Chrisman.
Curtis is now a celebrated photographer himself, with a list of accolades
and awards including 2016 PWPC Photographer of the year, Fearless Awards and JuneBug Best of the Best.
Armed with a lust for life, his keen curiosity and boldness enable him to
produce incredible storytelling imagery. Curtis' work abounds with
authenticity. He captures powerful moments with great emotional depth,
unique shots with shocking comedic value, and every beautiful moment in
between, with ease and greatness. |
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Contest Categories
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Bride and Groom Portrait |
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| 2. |
Engagement Portrait |
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| 3. |
Getting Ready |
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| 4. |
Bridal Portrait |
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| 5. |
Reception |
Images taken during reception |
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Ceremony |
Images taken during the ceremony |
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Bridal Party Portrait |
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| 8. |
Wedding Details |
Images of the bridal shoes, ring, cake, etc. |
| 9. |
Humor |
Funny images of the wedding day, from beginning to the end |
| 10. |
The Wedding Dress |
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| 11. |
Kids Being Kids |
Images of children or youths acting like kids |
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Reflections |
Creative images taken using reflective surfaces such as mirrors, windows, 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
