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Weddings can sometimes be cheesy and boring, but not always... Sometimes they are just crazy parties, sometimes they show love and affection, sometimes they can be funny... We love to find the most amazing images from weddings around the world.

FdB Awards is one of the most important events among wedding photographers: Every three months, an international jury selects the most original and incredible pictures from recent weddings.

In this new round, the judges Valentina Niño (COLOMBIA), Yuan Man (CHINA), and Daniela Díaz Burgos (MEXICO) have chosen the most unique pictures representing the best of the best in wedding photography.

More than 120 photographers sent pictures this time. From over 2000 pictures, only a small part received an award (less than 10%). We can enjoy some really unique moments, filled with emotion, great light, and perfect composition. The bride and the groom are the most important characters, but we can also find friends, family, and many other elements. It's just LIFE!

If you enjoy these shots, you can also check out other posts about FdB Wedding Awards (here, here, here, here, here, and here.)

More info: fotografos-de-boda.net | Instagram | Facebook | twitter.com

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"When The Bride Has The Perfect Dress..." By Ismael Peña

"When The Bride Has The Perfect Dress..." By Ismael Peña

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Bored Panda reached out to the author of the post with some questions regarding the competition. Given how many pictures were received (a total of over 2000) we were wondering how the last 18 images were selected.

"The photos have been selected by the international jury: Valentina Niño (COLOMBIA), Yuan Man (CHINA), Daniela Díaz Burgos (MEXICO). Only pictures with two or more preferences have been awarded. The complete collection of round 28 is made up of 95 pictures, as you can see here."

FbD awards is a rather big competition that mostly focuses on the wedding genre of photography. We asked Martino (Mario), the author of the post, to tell us a little bit more about the goal of the contest.

"The main goal of FdB photo awards is to recognize and promote the best, most talented photographers. We have run this award since 2015 and every year we publish a book with all the winning photos. We also have more than 5000€ in prizes for the photographers who receive more awarded photos each year."

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"And They Lived Forever Happily..." By Silvia Peña

"And They Lived Forever Happily..." By Silvia Peña

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#5

"How Funny Is This Kiss?" By Noelia Ferrera

"How Funny Is This Kiss?" By Noelia Ferrera

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As most of us have noticed, wedding photography is a rather big thing. We asked Mario to tell us if he had noticed any trends rising within the genre, "Wedding photography will surely continue to be popular, since it is the only occasion when ordinary people hire a photographer to document a day in their lives. Wedding photography has many different trends depending on the country, culture, and personal taste. At the moment in our association, we can find many photographers who are working in a documentary style, but also, we can see many others creating incredible portraits using light and location to give the 'wow' effect.

In recent years we have seen a huge improvement in pictures in general thanks to editing programs that give the photographer the power to tweak and correct any little mistake. Some of those programs now use artificial intelligence to achieve incredible results in tasks such as selecting the main subject or the sky of an image."

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"Classical And Elegant Beauty" By Raul Gori

"Classical And Elegant Beauty" By Raul Gori

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"Volcano In The Background" By Pedro Alvarez

"Volcano In The Background" By Pedro Alvarez

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As with any competition, it's safe to say, that organizing a contest on this scale is not only difficult but can be challenging as well. "The challenges organizing a contest like this are mainly related to trust. All of the processes must be completely transparent and you must avoid any mistakes, otherwise, photographers will not keep participating. Also, it is very important to select judges who are considered a reference in the field. We are very proud of the judges we have had in the last 7 years."

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FbD wedding photography contest is a reoccurring competition. We asked Mario to tell us what keeps him motivated and inspired to keep going year after year.

"I am a wedding photographer myself and I really like to see how other colleagues can create incredible images. All of the photos are always telling us two stories: the one of the couple, bride and groom, and on the other side of the lens, it also tells a little bit about the photographer. So it is nice to see how the style of an artist grows with time and how their photos can become recognizable through time.

Also, it is very interesting to see photos of weddings all around the world with different traditions. Recently we have had some Chinese photographers sending images that are really different from what we are used to."

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"Searching For The Groom's Head... " By Ismael Peña

"Searching For The Groom's Head... " By Ismael Peña

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"One, Two, Three: Wet Bride, Lucky Bride!" By David Gil

"One, Two, Three: Wet Bride, Lucky Bride!" By David Gil

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Lastly, we were curious to find out if behind the scenes there were any photos that were really liked by either Mario or the judges, and here's what he told us, "Sometimes there are images I liked but they did not reach the awarded collection… this can happen! My evaluation is not important, I always respect the Judges.

However, there are always images selected by only one of the judges that do not make it to the winning set. Evaluation is always subjective, so we encourage photographers who did not win to send photos again in the next round to have another chance with the new judges."

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"Oh, My God.... We Are Lost In This Illusion!" By Santiago Moldes

"Oh, My God.... We Are Lost In This Illusion!" By Santiago Moldes

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"Colours Are So Delicious!" By Miguel Bolaños

"Colours Are So Delicious!" By Miguel Bolaños

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Jessica N
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's beautiful but really only needs the bigger silhouette

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"Would You Like Some Vodka?" By Raul Barba

"Would You Like Some Vodka?" By Raul Barba

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"A Kiss In A Kiss" By Marco Helga

"A Kiss In A Kiss" By Marco Helga

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"Natural Bride And A Hand From Her Mum..." By Fran Ortiz

"Natural Bride And A Hand From Her Mum..." By Fran Ortiz

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Maria Veronica
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Marvin, please tell us there are more and better photos, this is and important contest? so there would be jewels for a second part

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#18

"Darling, I Would Like A Typical American-Indian Wedding!" By Jose Taboada

"Darling, I Would Like A Typical American-Indian Wedding!" By Jose Taboada

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Caro Caro
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BEFORE the downvoting begins. I don't know what's going on here in this photo but please be aware that many outside the USA don't know this is offensive. Please don't downvote but explain because I don't want other Pandas to be banned. Thanks. ..... EDIT: I forgot Canada, sorry :)

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Patti Wagner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is it offensive? Celebrating a wedding by combining a traditional wedding ceremony with a Native American tradition to honor both the bride and groom's heritages, with one being Native American is quite beautiful and tasteful.

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onitsuka
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wearing a Chief's war bonnet? Oh god, I hope there's context to make this less shitty.

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Alex Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like the typical costume of the Ignorant Band of the Appropriation Peoples. They often can be found wandering the Valley of Insensitivity. If these folks are Spanish or Portugese that's even worse considering the Spanish treatment of indigenous peoples during colonization.

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Den Ver
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

great example of lyrical writing while making a paramount point.

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"American-Indian" is... not really an appropriate term any more. It's not hard to remember more appropriate terms such as "Indigenous peoples" or "Native American". Also I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess that neither the bride nor groom have indigenous American heritage.

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So you are assuming their heritage based on their looks? I find that more offensive than a descriptive term. And by the way, people you are refering to orginated in eastern asia and crossed over the land bridge to what we now call North America. So is the correct term, original imimgrants?

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Andrea Martínez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking as someone from Spain who has seen this in many a wedding... We are not as aware as people from the USA when it comes to cultural appropiation, specially of Native American culture. People here still dress up as "indians" for Halloween and Carnavales. It is definitely offensive, but we're still catching up. (Sorry for any typos, English is not my first language).

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Emily
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your English is fine! I copy/pasted your comment into Grammarly and the basic version of it only said 4 typos and they were minor

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Michael Largey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you regard this as a case of cultural appropriation/insensitivity, then these people are damned stupid. But if you don't and classify it merely as a matter of personal choice and taste, then these people are damned stupid.

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Elaine Baca
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you kidding? That signifies status in a tribe! Unless it is is worn in an appropriate setting by the person who has earned that place it is highly offensive! It is also, very ignorant, racist, and disrespectful! I would never do anything from another culture without first doing the appropriate research!! And even then you have to consider what you are doing and why? Seriously, it is like dressing this way for halloween! All indigenous cultures are different and have their own beliefs and practices. It is simply about treating people with a modicum if respect and dignity! I am not a sensitive young person, this is straight up wrong! And there is certainly nothing typical about this!!! I am floored by this....

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SAF saf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I seroulsy doubt they belong to a Native Tribe. This is the kinda s**t you see at Coachella.

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Savannah Newman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they were indigenous peoples then this picture probably would.not exist. The headdress has a specific purpose amd meaning in native cultures..this ain't it.

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Briana Landers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think the country that this picture was photographed in knows that this is offensive, either that or these are natives I do not think it needs to be down voted if there's no explanation

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Edison Michael
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First and foremost, I'm not going boomer here, complaining about changing times or mumbling against minorities. Language changes and the search for identity in a changing world is a constant pull and push. But, on the subject of the proper phrasing, can anyone point us, non-Americans, to a site where the lingo is kept updated? I remember first hearing, in the 80's, that the word "Indian" should not be applied, unless the person was from India and that "native American" was the way to go. Then I have seen the rise of "American Indian" and "Indigenous" (the later much closer to the term used in my own native language) and I've seen a native person from Canada say they thought "Indian" was as about as bad or good an euphemism as any other, as artificial (and as imposed by outsiders) a label as the other options. And some sites say there is no one right option, that each nation, specific tribe and even individual has a preference and that we should ask those we are going to talk to or about on a case by case scenario. But... what when we are from other countries and are using English as a lingua franca? Again, not criticizing, but... help? (Edited for typo)

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Sue From Michigan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I haven't seen the term Indian used in a long time and the argument against using it is that it was a term originally used by white explorers who believed they landed in India when they first came to North America, this makes it a little easier to understand why indigenous or Native Americans rightfully resent the term.

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Billie Ford
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I look as white as they do but have Native American grandparents that wanted EXACTLY this incorporated into my wedding. To them it was an inclusion to the typical 'traditional' wedding. I'm not saying that's what they are or that's what they're doing, I'm just saying it is a possibility.

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Sue From Michigan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to assume that these people are not from North America and don't realize how offensive this is, experience it as a learning moment and be better next time.

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L̸1̶z̵
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Were they given those head pieces and blessed by Elders, or are they being ignorant racist f***s?

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Malanie Banney
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What in the culturally appropriated POS shiz is this?!? Was this taken 15 years ago before people knew how disgustingly offensive this is orrrrrrr???

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Kristina
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More contexttt 😭 what is happening here and the comments are confused too

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Jessica N
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The groom looks Native but not understanding why they would be in war bonnets. The bride should be in a tanned beaded dress

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John McLeod VII
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've met one person wearing a native American chiefs bonnet, and a Scottish chiefs outfit at the same time. Turns out both seem to be legit. But I did wonder for a bit. Wearing either is completely inappropriate unless you hold the title.

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Dennis Stanley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those aren't "American-Indian" headdresses, I'm pretty sure they're Aztec. Pheasant feathers, not eagle feathers.

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Calliope Orvik
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. These are styled after the headdresses of Plains tribes. These are not authentic headdresses, so where the feather is from is not indicative of what the inspiration is. Aztec and other Central and Southern American tribes have very different styles of headdress.

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I'm offended that you're offended and your offense offends me. Also, I have little self control

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