T he winners of International Wedding Photographer have been announced, showcasing a selection of captivating images ranging from the informal and spontaneous to elaborately staged set pieces. Australian photographer James Simmons took top prize for his striking mono image of a silhouetted groom and brightly lit bride against contrasting white and black backdrops (above, top-left).
Simmons says of his winning image: “The Ying Yang symbol instantly came to mind, and later as I refined the image in Photoshop the king and queen chess board design was also an influence that worked well visually.”