Now into the 9th year, this prestigious competition provides a platform for professionals in the wedding photography industry to showcase their best work and gain international recognition.
Photo by 2024 B&W category winner Kemran Shiraliev
About the Awards
The IWPOTY Awards are held annually, with submissions opening on the 1st of February each year. The entry period extends until the 30th of September with finalists and winners announced in late November, after 2 rounds of judging.
Photo by 2024 Engagement / Pre-Wedding category winner Tinted Photography.
Everyone’s Invited!
The competition is purely online, allowing photographers from all corners of the globe to participate. The winners and top entries are showcased on the IWPOTY website and promoted through various media channels, giving finalists and winners widespread exposure.
Photo by 2024 I-Do Crew category winner Christopher Perkins.
Promoting Photographers
By providing a platform for recognition and exposure, the competition also helps photographers striving to build their reputations, attract new clients, and inspire others in the industry.
Photo by 2024 From Above category winner Yamil Telitud
The IWPOTY Awards recognize excellence in wedding and elopement photography across 11 exciting categories. Photographers submit their best work, which is then evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges, including industry experts and renowned photographers.
Black & White
Black & White
Break the Rules
Break the Rules
Couple Portrait
Couple Portrait
Dance Floor
Dance Floor
Emerging Artist
Emerging Artist
Engagement / Non-Wedding
Engagement / Non-Wedding
Epic Location
Epic Location
From Above
From Above
I-Do Crew
I-Do Crew
Lit!
Lit!
Single Capture
Single Capture
Solo Portrait
Solo Portrait
Experienced Judges
We are super excited to have some of the World’s best Wedding Photographers on our award judging panel.
Inclusive Entry Rules
We’ve amended the definition of a ‘wedding’ to include the many variations of wedding celebrations that exist due to choice, country, culture, gender, religion.
$20,000 USD Prize Pool
With more than $20,000 USD on offer and a sponsors prize pool that’s growing by the day. Check out the great prizes!
