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Wedding photographer Solène Lagant of France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded France wedding photographer Solène Lagant for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau des Ravatys, Saint-Lager.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2023 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power
Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

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Wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed of Utrecht, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domtuin, Utrecht.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2021 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

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Wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed of Utrecht, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Amsterdamse Poort in Haarlem.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2020 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz

Photograph 2604900 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jerome Villard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jerome Villard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at France.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss
Macerata, Italy

Sabrina Vinci

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Photograph 2510961 was awarded to Macerata, Italy wedding photographer Sabrina Vinci for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Macerata, Italy wedding photographer Sabrina Vinci with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Chiesa Santa Croce Mogliano.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, William Snyder
Zuid Holland, Netherlands

Marlies Dekker

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Wedding photographer Marlies Dekker of Zuid Holland, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Zuid Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Marlies Dekker for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Kasteel Dussen.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2019 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles
Quintana Roo, Mexico

Alessandro Banchelli

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Wedding photographer Alessandro Banchelli of Quintana Roo, Mexico was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Quintana Roo, Mexico wedding photographer Alessandro Banchelli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hotel Xcaret .

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2019 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Seth Resnick
New York, United States

Emin Kuliyev

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Wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev of New York, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded New York, United States wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Battery Gardens New York.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2019 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Seth Resnick
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Pasquale Minniti

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Wedding photographer Pasquale Minniti of Reggio Calabria, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Reggio Calabria, Italy wedding photographer Pasquale Minniti for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Reggio Calabria.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2018 v02 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Details Judges

David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Martha Rial

Wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft of Hessen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Hessen, Germany wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hessen.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2018 v02 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Details Judges

David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Martha Rial

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.