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AWARDS &
RECOGNITION

When I first entered photography competitions, I was amazed by the award-winning images created by other photographers. Their talent and skill surpassed my expectations, and I began to doubt myself. I questioned whether this career path was right for me. However, instead of giving in to discouragement, I chose to embrace the challenge and push myself to improve. Delivering the highest quality work to my clients became my priority.

 

Every win and fail along the way has played a role in my growth as a photographer. They have fueled my creativity and motivated me to continuously enhance the quality of my work. Through hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering determination, I have reached a point where I can proudly showcase an astonishing collection of award-winning images.

 

Over the years, I have been fortunate to receive numerous international accolades, including the prestigious WPPI Grand Award, IPC Grand Award, and the esteemed title of The 2022 International Wedding Photographer of The Year by MPI Master Photographers International.

 

This journey has been both challenging and rewarding, and I am grateful for every opportunity to learn and evolve. I am excited to continue pushing boundaries, exploring new techniques, and delivering exceptional results to my clients. 

WPPI

WPPI's The Annual: 16x20 Print, Album, and Filmmaking competition is the most prestigious wedding, portrait, and print competition in the world, with an awards ceremony honoring the most illustrious photographers of the year, many of whom spend their entire year preparing for this competition.

The competition culminates with live judging at WPPI's yearly conference and a gallery exhibition at the show taking place in Las Vegas. Prizes include the Grand Awards and crystal trophies.

Accolades:

  • Associate of WPPI

  • The Grand Award (Wedding Division 2020)

  • First Place - Gold Distinction Award (2020)

  • Silver Distinction Award (2020)

  • Two Silver Awards (2020)

  • Second Place - Silver Distinction Award (2021)

  • Third Place - Silver Awards - Photojournalism (2021)

  • Third Place - Silver Awards - Bride Alone (2021)

  • Five Silver Awards (2021)

  • Silver Awards - Bridal Party (2022)

2020 WPPI GRAND Award wedding category, Aly Kuler
MPI International Wedding Photographer of the year_Aly Kuler

MPI International Image Challenge

The International Image Challenge (IIC) is one of todays most prestigious international competitions. The focus of the IIC is not only to reward TOP TALENT within the photographic industry, but to also help educate and inspire novice and growing photographers in the art of photography.

Accolades:

  • 2022 MPI International Wedding Photographer of the Year

  • 2022 MPI Best in Class First Place Award (4 Awards)

  • 2022 MPI Judge's Choice Award

  • 2022 MPI Top 100 Images (2 Images)

  • 2021 MPI Best in Class First Place Award (Platinum)

  • 2020 MPI Best in Class First Place Award (2 Awards)

PROPRINTS BILLBOARD PROJECT WINNER

The Billboard Project is a national campaign focused on the recovery from Covid for the Professional Photography Industry throughout 2022. Ten elite professional photographers were selected to represent the industry.

 

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PPA International Photographic Competition

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) hosts an annual International Photographic Competition. The competition is widely considered to be one of the most competitive in the world. 

Accolades:

  • 2023 Grand Imaging Award Finalist

  • 2023 IPC Platinum Medalist 

  • 2022 Grand Imaging Award Finalist

  • 2022 IPC Gold Medalist 

  • 2021 Grand Imaging Award (First Place Wedding)

  • 2021 IPC Gold Medalist

  • 2020 IPC Silver Medalist

Jeffrey Dachowski with Aly Kuler and his wife Kathleen receiving his Master Degree
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WPE

International Photographers Awards Europe Community.

 

Accolades:​

  • First Place Award - Bridal Party (2020)

  • Second Place Award - Wedding Details (2020)

  • First Place Award - Bride Alone (2019)

  • First Place Award - Bridal Party (2019)

  • 2 Gold Award

  • 27 Silver Award

  • 6 Bronz Award

MPI Platinum wedding photography Award, Aly Kuler
MPI Gold wedding photography Award, Aly Kuler

WEDISSON

Wedisson Awards is the home of the best wedding photographs from all over the world. It is a place where the most talented creators can share their work and compete with each other for a place in monthly collections.

 

Accolades:

  • Top 3 Best Wedding Photographers in the year (2019)

  • Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers in the year (2020)

WEDAWARD

Wedaward is an international online competition. It is a place where the most talented photographers can share their work and compete with each other for a place in monthly collections.

 

Accolades:

  • Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers in the year (2019)

WEDDINGWIRE

(COUPLE'S CHOICE AWARD)

The WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® recognize local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Winners are determined by the reviews from more than one million WeddingWire couples.

 

THE KNOT

(BEST OF WEDDINGS)

The Knot Best of Weddings is an annual award that recognizes the top wedding vendors across the country. This prestigious honor represents the highest rated vendors on The Knot who are trusted, dependable, and deliver quality service. 

TOP-RATED LOCAL BUSINESS IN THE STATE

Top Rated Local® businesses in each state are awarded yearly Each business's rank is based on its Rating Score™ which is calculated by aggregating customer ratings/reviews from verified review sites online and the score is calculated using a proprietary algorithm which analyzes the business's overall rating, number of reviews, and number of verified review sources. Top Rated Local® then awards local businesses all over the country.

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