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Photo review with Philippe Swiggers

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Photo review with Philippe Swiggers

In this video Philippe Swiggers shines his light on several images that were submitted to Masters contests last quarter. It's an informative video for all (wedding) photographers who want to get better as a photographer and want to know what jury members are looking for when you submit to contests.

Tom Beynon – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 2/2024

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Tom Beynon – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 2/2024

In the second quarter of 2024, wedding photographer Tom Beynon won 7 awards in the 32nd round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

Wedding Photography Conference

Christiaan de Groot

Wedding Photography Conference

The Fearless Masters conference is back in 2025!!

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5 awards from Jason Vinson explained

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5 awards from Jason Vinson explained

Jason Vinson was Wedding Photographer of the Year 2023 in North America. He is known for his creative portraits. In this interview he talks about his working method and how 5 of his Master awards came about.

Hollie Mateer – Wedding photographers of the quarter – 1/2024

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Hollie Mateer – Wedding photographers of the quarter – 1/2024

In the first quarter of 2024, wedding photographer Hollie Mateer won 11 awards in the 31st round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

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Generate extra revenue with Pic-Time’s galleries and slideshows

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Generate extra revenue with Pic-Time’s galleries and slideshows

Pic-Time is known for its beautiful online galleries where you can showcase your photos, but they also have many automated tools that allow your customers to place orders online. In this video, Aga from Pic-Time gives an overview of the best tools you can use to generate more sales.

FMC Review by Paul Tansley

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FMC Review by Paul Tansley

If you’ve never attended a Fearless conference, you really have been missing out. Adding Masters of Wedding Photography group to the mix felt like a natural fit, since most of the people in Masters are also in Fearless, both are great groups to belong to.


Confetti, flowers, bubbles and these two happy faces!

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Confetti, flowers, bubbles and these two happy faces!

As soon as I took this photograph, I knew it was the one! What a release I felt!

The Flower Girl

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The Flower Girl

The Flower Girl who didn't want to wear a dress...

Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers 2023 – UK & IE

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Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers 2023 – UK & IE

Here they are, the Top 10 best wedding photographers in the UK and Ireland in 2023...

Janina Brocklesby – Wedding photographer of the year 2023!

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Janina Brocklesby – Wedding photographer of the year 2023!

In 2023, wedding photographer Janina Brocklesby won 18 awards, being named Wedding Photographer of the Year 2023.

Andy Wade & Robin Goodlad – Wedding photographers of the quarter – 4/2023

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Andy Wade & Robin Goodlad – Wedding photographers of the quarter – 4/2023

In the fourth quarter of 2023, wedding photographers Andy Wade & Robin Goodlad each won 5 awards in the 30th round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

Foundation Workshops in the UK – 2024

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Foundation Workshops in the UK – 2024

The Masters loves to promote good workshops for wedding photographers. So here's one you don't want to miss....

Rafe Abrook – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 3/2023

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Rafe Abrook – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 3/2023

In the third quarter of 2023, wedding photographer Rafe Abrook won 7 awards in the 29th round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

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Comments by a jury member

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Comments by a jury member

In this video, jury member Patrick Engel shows what he thinks can be done to improve some images simply by cropping them

Steve Grogan – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 2/2023

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Steve Grogan – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 2/2023

In the second quarter of 2023, wedding photographer Steve Grogan won 5 awards in the 28th round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

Janina Brocklesby – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 1/2023

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Janina Brocklesby – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 1/2023

In the first quarter of 2023, wedding photographer Janina Brocklesby won 7 awards in the 27th round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

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Photo review 3/3 – Tyler Wirken

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Photo review 3/3 – Tyler Wirken

In this video (part 3 of 3), Tyler Wirken discusses some of the photos submitted to the Masters contest. He gives tips on how photos can be improved, what's already good and what you can improve on while shooting.

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Photo review 2/3 – Tyler Wirken

Masters of Wedding Photography

Photo review 2/3 – Tyler Wirken

In this video (part 2 of 3), Tyler Wirken discusses some of the photos submitted to the Masters contest. He gives tips on how photos can be improved, what's already good and what you can improve on while shooting.

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Photo review 1/3 – Tyler Wirken

Christiaan de Groot

Photo review 1/3 – Tyler Wirken

In this video (part 1 of 3), Tyler Wirken discusses some of the photos submitted to the Masters contest. He gives tips on how photos can be improved, what's already good and what you can improve on while shooting.

The Story of Monica & Sam’s Wedding in Northwich – Marie Lloyd

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The Story of Monica & Sam’s Wedding in Northwich – Marie Lloyd

View the story of this wedding in a beautiful series of photos.

Back to their courting days

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Back to their courting days

This photo quite required a bit of effort to produce, and I'm so glad it paid off.

The Story of Robert & Leah’s Wedding in Swansea – Peter Morgan

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The Story of Robert & Leah’s Wedding in Swansea – Peter Morgan

View the story of this wedding in a beautiful series of photos.

Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers of 2022

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Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers of 2022

Here they are, the Top 10 best wedding photographers in the UK and Ireland in 2022...

Lyndsey Goddard – Wedding photographer of the year 2022!

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Lyndsey Goddard – Wedding photographer of the year 2022!

In 2022, wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard won 17 awards, being named Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022.

Elle Coe – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 4/2022

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Elle Coe – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 4/2022

In the fourth quarter of 2022, wedding photographer Elle Coe won 5 awards in the 26th round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

The Story of Ravi & Andrea’s Wedding in London – Klara Sucharska

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The Story of Ravi & Andrea’s Wedding in London – Klara Sucharska

View the story of this wedding in a beautiful series of photos.

The Story of Emma & Jack’s Wedding in Newcastle – Ray Sawyer

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The Story of Emma & Jack’s Wedding in Newcastle – Ray Sawyer

View the story of this wedding in a beautiful series of photos.

Lyndsey Goddard – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 3/2022

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Lyndsey Goddard – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 3/2022

In the third quarter of 2022, wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard won 9 awards in the 25th round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

A great event, for a great cause

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A great event, for a great cause

The Fearless Masters conference, March 2023, Utrecht

Learning to love elopements

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Learning to love elopements

There's nothing I can say about 2020 that's particularly new. It's all been said before. My bookings disappeared, the year stretched out ahead of me eerie and quiet.

Ray Sawyer – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 2/2022

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Ray Sawyer – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 2/2022

In the second quarter of 2022, wedding photographer Ray Sawyer won 5 awards in the 24th round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

The Story of Lizzy & Nathan’s Wedding in Boxworth – Will Wareham

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The Story of Lizzy & Nathan’s Wedding in Boxworth – Will Wareham

View the story of this wedding in a beautiful series of photos.

Workshops for wedding photographers in the UK & IE – a complete list

Masters of Wedding Photography

Workshops for wedding photographers in the UK & IE – a complete list

To grow as a photographer, it's a good idea to occasionally do a wedding photography workshop, or a workshop to become a better entrepreneur, or a combination of both. We have asked our community of wedding photographers in the UK & IE which workshops they have done and have listed them all for you. A complete overview of the best wedding photography workshops in the UK and Ireland!

The Story of Leon & Rachel’s Wedding in London – Stam Chananakhon

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The Story of Leon & Rachel’s Wedding in London – Stam Chananakhon

Leon and Rachel had a classic and contemporary wedding in One Belgravia in London, everything was just what they needed.

The Story of Nathalie & Chris’s Wedding in Tuscany – Liam Collard

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The Story of Nathalie & Chris’s Wedding in Tuscany – Liam Collard

Nathalie and Chris's wedding in Tuscany was an insanely romantic affair, set amongst the rustic elegance of this special region of Italy.

Ray Sawyer – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 1/2022

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Ray Sawyer – Wedding photographer of the quarter – 1/2022

In the first quarter of 2022, wedding photographer Ray Sawyer won 7 awards in the 23rd round of the Masters of Wedding Photography competition.

The Joys of an African Wedding

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The Joys of an African Wedding

If you have ever been to an African styled wedding in any capacity, you will probably have experienced sensory overload. The lavish colours and dress, sense of occasion, and in the UK, the mix between traditional and African wedding styles. As a wedding photographer, I am quite honoured to be associated with such an event.

The Story of Sylvia & Damiano’s Wedding at Villa d’Asolo – Denise Motz

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The Story of Sylvia & Damiano’s Wedding at Villa d’Asolo – Denise Motz

Wedding at Villa d'Asolo, Italy by Sylvia & Damiano - July 4, 2020

The best wedding photography podcasts, a complete list

Masters of Wedding Photography

The best wedding photography podcasts, a complete list

Are you looking for podcasts about wedding photography? Here's the complete list with the best podcasts around the world.

Steven Rooney – Wedding photographer of the year 2021!

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Steven Rooney – Wedding photographer of the year 2021!

In 2021, wedding photographer Steven Rooney won 27 awards, being named Wedding Photographer of the Year 2021.

Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2021

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Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2021

Here they are, the best wedding photographers in the UK and Ireland in 2021....

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Davina & Daniel Kudish – Interview with a Master

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Davina & Daniel Kudish – Interview with a Master

In this interview you will get to know Davina and Daniel Kudish a little bit more. They talk about their life in Canada, their weddings and their favourite images.

A moment is everything

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A moment is everything

Nearly 10 years on, this moment still gives me goosebumps, and a lump in my throat.

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Nadine van Biljon – Interview with a Master

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Nadine van Biljon – Interview with a Master

In this interview you will get to know Nadine van Biljon a little bit more. She talks about the benefits of investing in sales and how to use it the right way without scaring your clients away.

Masters Podcast: S3 – Branding

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Masters Podcast: S3 – Branding

This season is about what it takes to create a brand. How can you best handle this?

Masters Podcast: S2 – Money

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Masters Podcast: S2 – Money

This season is about how to manage your money. Things we never really want to talk about but should.

Masters Podcast: S1 – Diversification

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Masters Podcast: S1 – Diversification

this season is all about building your own business. How the wedding photographers have developed.

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Isabelle Hattink – Interview with a Master

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Isabelle Hattink – Interview with a Master

In this interview you will get to know Isabelle Hattink a little bit more. She talks about her favourite images and the culture differences she picked up in other countries when it comes to photography.

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Arno de Bruijn – Interview with a Master

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Arno de Bruijn – Interview with a Master

In this interview you will get to know Arno de Bruijn a little bit more. He talks about his favourite images and how his mind works during a wedding photoshoot.

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Philippe Swiggers – Interview with a Master

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Philippe Swiggers – Interview with a Master

In this interview you will get to know Philippe a little bit more. He talks about his weddings, his favourite images and his personal projects.

Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2020

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Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2020

Congratulations to all winners of latest collection of the Masters of Wedding Photography UK & IE!

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Fer Juaristi – Interview with a Master

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Fer Juaristi – Interview with a Master

In this interview you will get to know Fer a little bit more. He talks about his life in Mexico, his weddings and his favourite images.

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Victor Lax – Interview with a Master

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Victor Lax – Interview with a Master

In this interview you will get to know Victor a little bit more. He talks about his life in Spain, his weddings and his favourite images.

The Story of Lauren and Neil’s Wedding in London Waterloo – Dan McCurry

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The Story of Lauren and Neil’s Wedding in London Waterloo – Dan McCurry

In summer 2021, Lauren & Neil’s wedding at a French chateau was called off by Covid restrictions, so they got married in a graffiti covered railway arch in Waterloo.

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Two Mann Studios | Interview | Lanny & Erika Mann

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Two Mann Studios | Interview | Lanny & Erika Mann

In this interview you will get to know Lanny & Erika Mann a little bit more. They talk about their life in Canada, their endless travels, their relationship, their weddings, their thoughts about competing in contests and their favourite images.

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Heiko Schmidt; interview with Leica & Analog

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Heiko Schmidt; interview with Leica & Analog

In this interview you will get to know Heiko a little bit more. He talks about his life in Germany, his preference for Leica, analog photography and his favourite images.

Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2019

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Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2019

Congratulations to all photographers who made it to the top 10 this year at the Masters of Wedding Photography.

Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2018

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Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2018

Congratulations to all photographers who made it to the top 10 this year at the Masters of Wedding Photography.

“My Favourite Image Was Made By John Hope” – Arno de Bruijn

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“My Favourite Image Was Made By John Hope” – Arno de Bruijn

"It was an honour to judge this round of the Masters of Wedding Photography.

“My Favourite Image Was Made By Tom Orsino-Allen” – Marius Dragan

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“My Favourite Image Was Made By Tom Orsino-Allen” – Marius Dragan

"Most of the times we don't need many elements to have a great story. I love the images where things are not very explicit."

Shooting For Story And Print

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Shooting For Story And Print

You’ve probably seen the hashtags around the industry, the articles in the industry magazines, or the large banners at the big shows, but what really is the Power of Print? In my opinion, it is both the savior of our industry and also the only way we can preserve our family stories for the future.

“My Favourite Image Was Made By Nadine van Biljon” – Pasquale Minniti

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“My Favourite Image Was Made By Nadine van Biljon” – Pasquale Minniti

When I saw this photo I said wow! Making this shoot was really hard.

Masters Seminar Amsterdam 15 + 16 May 2018

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Masters Seminar Amsterdam 15 + 16 May 2018

15+16 May 2018 - Masters Seminar / European Meetup Ticket price - €235 ex VAT/BTW Speakers: Lanny Mann & Erika Jensen-Mann, Heiko Schmidt & Cati Schmidt (Header Image), Christophe Viseux, Isabelle Hattink

Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2017

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Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2017

Congratulations to all photographers who made it to the top 10 this year at the Masters of Wedding Photography.

“My Favourite Image Was Made By Toni Darcy” – Sybil Rondeau

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“My Favourite Image Was Made By Toni Darcy” – Sybil Rondeau

This image is really intriguing to me.

Behind the Scenes – Andrew Billington

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Behind the Scenes – Andrew Billington

''This is an image taken from a wedding I photographed during July in the UK. This is the height of summer.''

Behind The Scenes – Linus Moran

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Behind The Scenes – Linus Moran

"It’s not a scene normally seen at a wedding. Nudity usually being consigned to Hen or Stag nights only! However this wedding was a Bride marrying her Royal Marine Groom."

Behind The Scenes – Mark Wallis

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Behind The Scenes – Mark Wallis

"A lot of effort goes into securing the bride’s hair ready for her wedding day, but the veil can often be an after-thought. Normally a loose veil is a minor annoyance, but a strong breeze meant a quickly escalating veil disaster for this particular bride."

Behind The Scenes – Paul Fletcher

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Behind The Scenes – Paul Fletcher

"This wedding image has a beautiful story behind it, one that struck a chord with me and resulted in a unique booking."

Behind The Scenes – Andy Gaines

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Behind The Scenes – Andy Gaines

"For me, wedding days should be all about the couple having a great time with their family and friends, and not about a photoshoot. Because of this I try never to schedule portrait sessions into their day, preferring to grab a portrait here and there when it works for the couple."

“My Favourite Image Was Made By Marco Schwarz” – Lanny Mann

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“My Favourite Image Was Made By Marco Schwarz” – Lanny Mann

Lanny Mann has been a juror of the Masters in several countries like the Netherlands and Gemany. After making his selection the last time we asked him to pick his favourite image and why.

“My Favourite Image Was Made by Ashvin Ghisyawan” – Valerie Hidalgo

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“My Favourite Image Was Made by Ashvin Ghisyawan” – Valerie Hidalgo

After judging the Masters contest in the Netherlands, we asked Valerie Hidalgo to pick her favourite image and why.

“My Favourite Image Was Made By Leonard Walpot” – Candice C. Cusic

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“My Favourite Image Was Made By Leonard Walpot” – Candice C. Cusic

After judging the Masters contest in the Netherlands, we asked Candice to pick her favourite image and why.

Welcome Image Salon As New Sponsor

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Welcome Image Salon As New Sponsor

The Image Salon gives 3 x $100,- vouchers to the top 3 photographers after the first 4 rounds!

Welcome Holdfast Gear As Our New Sponsor

Masters of Wedding Photography

Welcome Holdfast Gear As Our New Sponsor

Holdfast gives 3 MoneyMaker vouchers of $230,- to the top 3 photographers after 4 rounds!

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