The Destination Photo Contest has long been a beloved tradition for the Junebug Weddings team. Conceived in 2014 by our Marketing Director Lexi Heimdal, this contest serves as a bridge between our annual engagement and wedding competitions– there are more relaxed submission rules and a unique focus on scenery. It’s a celebration of both love and the breathtaking destinations that frame it.
Then the pandemic struck. The world changed overnight, and with it, so did Junebug. Travel was halted, and weddings were canceled left and right–and unfortunately, so was our Destination Contest. Now, five years later Junebug’s Destination Photo Contest is finally back. Our three judges—Lilly Red, Ama by Aisha, and BreeAnna Lasher—infused their selections with the sense of wanderlust and romance that makes this contest so special. Together they helped us create a final collection we are incredibly proud of.
But now it’s time to celebrate the photos that came close to winning a spot in the final 50. Below are the 30 images that comprise our Honorable Mention collection, beautiful and memorable in their own right.
2024 Destination Contest Honorable Mention Photos
Image by Made in the Mountains
Image by pbicharaphoto
Image by Chic Photo by Jacqui
Image by Wild & Free Elopements
Image by Aimee Flynn Photo
Image by Across the Forest
Image by Sheryl Anne Photography
Image by Paola Lattarini
Image by Meredith Washburn Photo
Image by In Bianco e Nero
Image by Janet Kaczmarek
Image by Gemini Sun Creative
Image by Simkova Studios
Image by Stephen Yau Weddings
Image by Alex Mabrey Photography
Image by Jessielyee Photography
Image by Sharyn Hodges Photography
Image by Nuno Lopes
Image by Fabio Miglio
Image by Katelyn Kristine Photography
Image by Henry Tieu Photography
Image by Will Khoury Photography
Image by Evergreen Photo Co.
Image by Maye.Be Take A Photo
Image by Lukas Piatek
Image by Kelsey Converse
Image by Laura Memory Photography
Image by Candice Marie Photography
Image by Willow & Wolf
We hope these Honorable Mentions have inspired you as much as they have us. As we celebrate the return of the Destination Photo Contest, we look forward to many more years of breathtaking entries!
