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Illinois, United States

Madi Ellis

Photograph 2677312 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Madi Ellis for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Madi Ellis with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Illinois Ceremony.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their photos 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Illinois, United States

Sarah Nader

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Illinois wedding photographer Sarah Nader is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Sarah Nader 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.

Illinois, United States

Rue Pattison

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Illinois wedding photographer Rue Pattison is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Rue Pattison 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.

Colorado, United States

Matt Wilson

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Wedding photographer Matt Wilson of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Matt Wilson for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Heritage Prairie Farm, IL.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Wedding photographer Victoria Sprung of Illinois, 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 Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chicago.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Wedding photographer Victoria Sprung of Illinois, 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 Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chicago Reflections.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Wedding photographer Victoria Sprung of Illinois, 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 Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chicago Skyline.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Illinois, United States

Sarah Nader

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Wedding photographer Sarah Nader of Illinois, 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 Illinois, United States wedding photographer Sarah Nader for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Milton Olive Park Chicago.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Illinois, United States

Sarah Nader

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Illinois wedding photographer Sarah Nader is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Sarah Nader 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.

Illinois, United States

Edward Ciesielski

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Illinois wedding photographer Edward Ciesielski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Edward Ciesielski 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.