Contest Categories
Below is the complete list of contest categories. There will be one winning image selected per category; from among these 10 winners, two grand prize winners will be chosen, one for American Photo and one for Destination Weddings & Honeymoons. All winners will appear in American Photo, July/Aug 2010 issue. Winners in categories indicated with an asterisk (*) will appear in Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, July/Aug 2010 issue.
Getting ReadyA candid moment caught of the bride, groom or other members of the wedding party just before the big event.
CeremonyThe emotion, significance and beauty of this momentous ritual, as the lives of two people and their families are joined.
Couples PortraitWhether formal or informal, this shot should reveal the deep connection between the bride and groom on their wedding day.
ReceptionThe ceremony is over and it’s time to gather with friends and family, dancing, eating cake, and toasting the newlyweds.
DetailsLittle things often stand as perfect symbols of this momentous occasion. Whether it’s a still life of rings, table settings, bouquets, champagne glasses, shoes or place cards, or a close-up element such as the couple’s hands or beading on the wedding dress.
*Best Use of LocaleAn image that combines the beauty of the ceremony with the essence of the destination — from an exotic tropical island to a medieval European castle.
*Best Use of Local FlavorThe creative use of regional elements as integral parts of the ceremony, whether it’s leis in Hawaii or a mariachi band in Mexico.
*Day AfterFor destination weddings, once the official ceremony and reception for the big day are over, everyone can relax and take a more playful approach to photos of attendees.
*Trash the DressRepurposing a wedding dress is just a myth, so why not have some fun? Stretch out on a lawn, wade into the ocean, or ride a roller coaster.
