Awards

Enter the awards

The prestigious NineDots Awards are free to enter every quarter for all NineDots members.

Next award deadline…

  

There are 3 rounds over each year and an overall prize at the end of each year given to the photographer with the most awards, and the title of NineDots Wedding Photographer of the year!

NineDots Awards are also unique in that the judges can give detailed feedback and critique on the entries and their choices. So you can learn and grow with every round – making you a better photographer along the way.

See some previous critiques and feedback in our ‘Judges Insight’ series: HERE – Pick up some great advice and tips on how to make your photography as strong and impactful as possible!

– Judging is anonymous
– You can enter 30 images per round following the rules below
– Each participant must be a current NineDots member to enter the awards.

– Images must be from a real wedding, elopement or engagement/couples shoot – No styled shoots or workshop images are allowed
– IMAGES MUST BE TAKEN LESS THAN ONE YEAR FROM THAT ROUND’S DEADLINE DATE. OLDER IMAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED! We want to celebrate your current skills and work, not something from 10 years ago.
– Previous NineDots Award-winning images may not be re-entered
– Please no strokes, borders or watermarks
– Inappropriate/NSFW images will be disqualified
– Composites and multiple exposures are allowed

– Dimensions: 2000px on the long side
– Format: Jpeg files only
– File size: Please run through jpeg mini or similar
– File naming: IMPORTANT – Please name your images with your own name followed by a sequential number. E.g. Jane Smith-1.jpg, Jane Smith-2.jpg etc
– Upload your JPEGS (max 30) via the form below

The entries will be judged by 4 independent judges in each round. To win an award an image must receive a vote from 2 or more judges.

If you believe any winning image violates the rules above please contact NineDots at hello@nine-dots.co and we will investigate and if appropriate, retract the award. The judges’ decision is final.

By entering the NineDots awards you consent to your name, business, location, website, and photographs to be published on the NineDots website and to be used in social media or other websites to promote NineDots. Entrants retain ownership and all other usage rights of their photographs. By entering, you declare that your images are original, created by you, do not infringe on any third party’s rights, and that you’ve obtained any necessary permissions from your clients to use your photos in this way.

Awards Deadlines for 2023

Round 1

April 9th 2023

Round 2

August 9th 2023

Round 3

December 9th 2023

Looking to enter the awards and join like minded individuals?