11 Exceptional Worldwide Finalists At The 2024 Wedding Photography Awards

It's quite important to have a great wedding photographer at one's wedding. After all, these images will commemorate one of the most special days of people's lives. Since 2017,  the wedding photography arena has moved a step upward with a celebratory award ceremony that showcases the hard work of incredible Wedding Photographers worldwide. This is the 8th annual observation of The International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards and it strives to set the highest benchmark for wedding photography competitions. Open to all professional and amateur photographers interested, the awards promote the art of wedding photography while saluting diversity across the globe. More info: iwpoty.com

#1 Grand Winner - Epic Location by Bettina Vass

Grand Winner Bettina Vass took this impressive image inside The Katla Ice cave on the wedding day of couple Mauli & Christian. "Receiving this incredible recognition from the industry and judges goes beyond words. My career from Kindergarten teacher to Wedding Photographer has been just 5 short years, but oh so magical and this Award is the absolute Iceland on the cake!” - Bettina Vass

#2 Runner-Up - Dance Floor Party Time by Ewelina Puk

#3 From Above Aerial by Angel Yamil Calderon Tellitud

#4 Lit by Kemran Shiraliev

#5 Couple Portrait by Andri Tei

#6 Black and White by Kerman Shiraliev

#7 Solo Portrait by Hollie Mateer

#8 Engagement Session by Tinted Photography

#9 Break The Rules by Ted Kim

#10 Single Capture by Hollie Mateer

#11 I-Do-Crew (Bridal Party) by Christopher Perkins

The awards are a chance for entrants to win cash and prizes in excess of US$20,000 and receive worldwide recognition. This year's competition received over 2,000 entries from 450 photographers based in 63 countries globally.