Alex Ng After much consideration, I decided to keep this photograph in my top five. It is not the most perfect work—at least in terms of composition, lighting, and overall atmosphere, it is far from some of the commercial, posed wedding photographs. But precisely because of that, this is a real wedding photo. From the bride’s truly happy smile to the natural, heartfelt laughter of friends and family in the background, the image is filled with blessings. This is how a wedding photograph should be—natural and genuine.
Shot at Calamitous Ranch in Malibu, south California, this black-and-white image captures a joyful kiss beneath a shower of rose petals. Surrounded by laughter and celebration, the couple shares a timeless moment of love and light.