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Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

New Jersey, United States

Rylan Earle-Lott

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New Jersey wedding photographer Rylan Earle-Lott is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present New Jersey, United States engagement photographer Rylan Earle-Lott with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

California, United States

Chris Werner

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This image by Chris Werner, a wedding photographer serving California, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Chris Werner,, an exceptional California, United States wedding photographer. This captivating image has earned a prestigious WPJA Spotlight Feature, highlighting remarkable talent and artistic approach. Join us in celebrating the unparalleled creativity and excellence exhibited by a WPJA member.

Colorado, United States

Sean Turner

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Photograph 2713079 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Turner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Turner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Denver First Dance.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their images 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska of Sofia, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska for outstanding and creative wedding photography at St. Paraskeva Church, Sofia.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick
San Jose, Costa Rica

Mauricio Urena

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Wedding photographer Mauricio Urena of San Jose, Costa Rica was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick
San Jose, Costa Rica

Mauricio Urena

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Wedding photographer Mauricio Urena of San Jose, Costa Rica was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel, Jaco.

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
Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Elke Teurlings

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Image 2686563 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Elke Teurlings for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Elke Teurlings with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor of Trieste, 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 Trieste, Italy wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Castello di Spessa, Capriva del Friuli.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert
Pennsylvania, United States

Erica Dietz

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Wedding photographer Erica Dietz of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer Erica Dietz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Eden Hall at Chatham University, Gibsonia.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

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.