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International Photography Competitions


The WPPI annual 16x20 Awards of Excellence print competition provide photographers from around the world with the opportunity to showcase their work and compete with the very best wedding and portrait photographers in the world. It rewards excellence in the craft, and it recognizes the highest level of work being created among several different categories. Literally thousands of entries from dozens of countries converge in Las Vegas, Nevada, and this print competition kicks off the annual Wedding and Portrait Photographer's International convention.

While winning awards are great, it's the educational value of the print competition that makes it such an integral part of a photographer's evolution. When I began my involvement with WPPI back in 2005, I wasn't truly aware of the level of work being produced from other parts of the world. It was eye-opening, to say the least. By simply viewing imagery from around the world, and then watching the judges give their honest, constructive feedback and scores, I was motivated to look beyond the status quo with my work. I've been fortunate enough to have been named a WPPI Master, and I've earned the highest award, The Grand award for the Photojournalism Category. In 2015, I became a two-time Grand Award winner for Photojournalism.

For the past several years, I've been heavily involved in the competition's print judging, which is an honor in itself. It's a fantastic gathering of the most accomplished and creative wedding and portrait photographers from around the globe, and it's an excellent barometer for comparing ourselves to the very best. Below, you can view many of my award-winning entries, and some of the accolades I've achieved along the way.


WPPI 16x20 PRINT COMPETITION AWARDS AND HONORS


2015, Grand Award for Photojournalism, Double Master of WPPI

2015, Grand Award Winner Photojournalism, Gold Honor (92)

WPPI Grand Award for Photojournalism


2015 Gold Honor (90)

Bridal shoot with Horse Moorestown NJ Wedding


2014, Lifetime Achievement Award

2013, Master of WPPI

2013, WPPI Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (85)

Cescaphe Event Group Wedding


2013, Print & Album Competition, Silver (84)

Weddings at NYIT DeSeversky Mansion


2013, Print & Album Competition, Silver (81)

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Wedding Photography


2013, Print & Album Competition, Silver (80)

Philadelphia Wedding Photojournalist

2012, International Photographer of the Year

2011, Print & Album Competition, 2nd Place, Wedding Photojournalism

2011, Print & Album Competition, Gold (94)

Bedeken Jewish Wedding Photos


2011, Print & Album Competition, 2nd Place, Bridal Party

2011, Print & Album Competition, Gold (91)

Union League Wedding Photography


2011, Print & Album Competition, Gold (91)

Philadelphia Jewish Wedding Photographer


2010, Print & Album Competition, Gold (93)

Bride with Grandmother


2010, Print & Album Competition, Silver (81)

Wedding Photos at 30th Street Station


2010, Print & Album Competition, Silver (81)

Best Destination Wedding Photographers

2010, Print & Album Competition, Silver (81)

Best Getting Ready Photographs


2009, Print & Album Competition, Grand Award, Photojournalism
2009, Print & Album Competition, 1st Place, Wedding Photojournalism
2009, Print & Album Competition, Gold (90)

Photojournalistic Wedding Photographer


2009, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (87)

Philadelphia Wedding Photos on Kelly Drive


2009, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (85)

Urban Outfitters Warehouse Weddings


2009, Print & Album Competition, Silver (83)Destination Wedding Photographer


2008, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (88)

2008, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (86)

Church Wedding Photographer


2008, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (83)
Brides at Rittenhouse Hotel


2008, Print & Album Competition, Silver (84)

Destination Wedding Photographers


2005, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (81)

Best Philly Wedding Photographer


2005, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (82)

WPPI Print Award Winner


2005, Print & Album Competition, Silver Distinction (88)