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WPD 2010 Annual Professional Wedding Photo Contest
 Previous Contest Winners
 2010 Annual Wedding Photography Contest
The WPD 2010 Professional Wedding Photo Contest is open to WPD members and outside professional wedding photographers. Contest finalists will be revealed to the public for voting and critique. The winners will be determined by voters. Points will be judged leaned torwards creativity and concept. The $1,000 grand prize could be yours!
Photo Contest Awards
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Top 10 Finalists:
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First Place:
- Second Place:
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- Third Place:
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- Public Critique Commentator Award:
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Contest Timeline & Winner Selection
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5/27/2010 - Contest submission opens to the public.
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8/27/2010 - Outside contest submission closes.
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8/28/2010 to 9/6/2010 - Initial WPD pre-qualification selection.
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9/7/2010 to 11/30/2010 - Contest wedding photos open for public voting and critique.
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12/15/2010 - Public voting data is analyzed, and winners are announced.
Free WPD Member Entry Rules
WPD Photographer Member Contest Entry Rules
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Each contestant may submit up to three wedding photos no later than 8/27/2010. Only one photo (the one which receives the most votes) will be selected into the final top three winners selection.
WPD members MAY NOT enter wedding photos that were not photographed by themselves. Violation of this contest policy will lead to a permanent ban from Wedding Photography Directory. -
New work required - you MAY NOT submit photos that have been entered from the previous WPD contests.
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All existing WPD members are eligible.
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If you've made it into the top three selection, you will be given seven days to submit a self portrait (optional), photo decription, and bio in order to claim the winning prize. Failure to submit acts as a forfeit of the top-three position placement.
Outside Photographer Entry Rules
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As an outside photographer or photo enthusiast , you must pay a $15 contest entry fee to qualify for your URL portfolio review, and photo submission.
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Each contestant may submit up to three wedding photos. Professionalism standards must be achieved via photography concept and photographic techniques. Only one photo (the one which receives the most votes) will be allowed into the final top ten selection.
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You must own your online photography portfolio URL or Blog, and own exclusive rights to your wedding photos. Your website contains easy-to-find contact information via email (or contact form) or business phone number.
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You MAY NOT enter photographs that were not shot by you.
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If you've made it into the top three selection, you will be given seven days to submit a self portrait (optional), photo decription, and bio in order to claim the winning prize. Failure to submit acts as a forfeit of the top-three position placement.
 The 2010 Professional Wedding Photo Contest is networked in-part via: Photo Competitions.
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