Wedding

Photo © Sina Kelvani

1st classified

Bride like the clouds
by Mattia Martegani


It was a moment of serenity after dinner, but as everyone knows, at weddings you never know what might happen. And just like that, friends approach the bride, surround her and… voilà, the 'bride toss'! A few seconds later, she was floating in the air as if she were a cloud.

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Runner up

Framed by Tradition
by Mohamed Noufal


A romantic desert moment in which love is framed by tradition. The couple stands among camels, blending culture and emotion in a timeless composition that evokes connection, heritage, and enduring love.

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Highly commended

Curiosity in the Chaos
by Samuele Ciaffoni


During the preparations, the twins—who had never seen the photographer before—turned around, curious. One of them, with a surprised expression, watched the stranger as he captured every detail. It was a brief moment that, amid the chaos and frenzy, revealed how authenticity truly...

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Highly commended

Un Click per gli sposi
by Matteo Originale


In search of a shot that would go beyond the usual banality of the 'seen before,' Matteo captured the perfect moment. All the guests were waiting outside the town hall for the newlyweds to get into the car. At that moment, Matteo realized the perfect shot was right before his eye...

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Highly commended

Bride with her girls.
by Sofia Camplioni-


Everything is ready for the touching moment of the couple's first dance. The bride and her friends have checked every detail and everything is perfect! The bride is just about to open the door to enter the ballroom, where the groom is waiting to hold her in his arms for their fir...

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Commended

An Unexpected Encounter
by Samuele Ciaffoni


This photo celebrates spontaneity and the connection between people. The groom, dressed in his elegant suit, sits next to a woman—a salon client—just for fun. When she turns to look at him, her surprised expression adds warmth and humor to this unexpected encounter.

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Commended

Pensieri...
by Francesco Russotto


Who knows what goes through the minds of those about to get married in moments like these... It must be a whirlwind of emotions, sometimes conflicting, all packed into just a handful of minutes before the fateful 'I do.' A penny for their thoughts!

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Commended

"Questo amore accarezza il vento"
by Sonia Simbolo


All of a sudden, like a gust of wind, like a shiver, like a hug, like a rainbow after a rainy day, like a still image meant to tell their story and carry it far away.

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Commended

Getting dressed
by Rebecca Pauwels


A tender moment, with a touch of humor. Mom helped her daughter into her corset—a bit trickier than expected. With both hands firmly holding on, the bride-to-be made sure nothing slipped. Getting dressed is always a special part of the day: emotional, intimate… and sometimes just...

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Commended

Brindisi da podio
by Luigi Rota


During the cake cutting, the groom shakes the bottle as if he were at the end of a race. Then he uncorks it, creating a vortex of sparkling wine that sprays toward the wedding guests, swirling like a cloud.

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Commended

99 Years Grandmother - Resting at a wedding
by Soven Amatya


The 99-year-old grandmother was an honoured guest at the wedding. She was lively and full of life from the ceremony until it was time to sit down for the evening. She was in a wheelchair and seated at the table, ready for the evening's meal, drinks and dancing. She took a quick n...

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Commended

Just one touch
by Aldo Bernardis


During a session with the couple, Aldo asked the bride to get into the pool so they could create something different. The bride's pose gives us a strong composition, with her hand lightly touching the surface of the water.

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Commended

Love Under The Arches
by David Bostock


The texture in the carved stone arches contrasts with the softness of the bride's lace dress, and the train is arranged to mirror the curve of the top arch. The use of negative space on the right draws all the attention to the subjects, who are the brightest part of the image.

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Commended

Above the clouds
by Oliver And Steph Prince


An ocean of clouds on the Isle of Skye, after hiking up through the fog to emerge into this otherworldly landscape. Having photographed this location over 100 times, this was the first time I had seen it like this.

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