Contest Rules & Guidelines

Contest Duration

The Contest deadline will be 7th December, 2025, at 11:59 pm IST. Make sure to submit all your entries before this time.

Who Can Enter

This contest is open to any individual or company that has shot Indian weddings or pre-weddings. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.

How to Enter

• All entries must be submitted online. Simply visit our website, create an account, and fill out the registration form. After registering, you’ll receive an email confirmation. Then, you can log in and upload your photos directly from your device.

Entry Guidelines

• You can submit up to 3 entries per category.
• You can add extra entries by paying nominal fees.
• We will not accept entries via email or physical prints.
• You can enter the same photo in multiple categories.
• Photos should be at least 2,000 pixels on the long side and saved at 300 dpi.
• Image files should be under 5 MB to ensure a smooth upload. Files larger than this won't be accepted.
• Make sure your images are free of watermarks and logos.
• AI-generated images are not permitted and will lead to disqualification.

Categories

• Bridal Solo: Photos of bridal portraits & candid clicks.
• Groom Solo: Photos of groom portraits & candid clicks.
• Couple Portrait: Photos of the bride and groom together, showing their connection and love.
• Pre-Wedding Photography: Photos from pre-wedding shoots taken before the main wedding day.
• Wedding Photography: Creative photos from different Indian wedding rituals like Haldi, Mehendi, Sangeet, Baraat, Pheras, Friends & Family Etc.
• Wedding Details: Close-up photos of special items like rings, decorations, mandap, table setting, food, getting-ready, or the venue.
• Black & White Photography: Any wedding/pre-wedding photo captured in a classic black and white style.
• Aerial Photography: Wedding or pre-wedding photos captured from a high vantage point, using a drone, helicopter, rooftop, ladder, etc.

Process of Judging

• Our judges will review entries anonymously, focusing on attention to detail, emotional impact, composition, technique, and post-production. The judges’ decisions are final. We will not engage in any correspondence regarding the judging process.

Legal & Copyright

• You must be the original creator and copyright owner of all images you submit.
• By entering, you confirm that your work does not infringe on any intellectual property rights.
• You must have permission from your clients to use their pictures in this contest.
• Wedjoin is not responsible for any legal claims that may arise from your entries.

Usage Rights

• You will always retain the copyright to your work. However, by entering, you grant Wedjoin the right to use your photos for promotional purposes, such as on our website, social media, and for promoting the Wedjoin Awards. We will always give you proper credit.

Finalist Information

• If your entry is shortlisted, you may be asked to provide high-resolution files or RAW Files and legal documents to verify your eligibility & your address details where we can send you the Wedjoin trophy. You must be able to provide these within three days of our request or risk disqualification.

Result Announcement

• All first-place winners and runner-ups of each category will be announced in February 2026.

Rewards

• All first-place winners and runner-ups of each category will receive Precocious Wedjoin Awards Trophy.

The complete process will be Online. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates!