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Zurich, Switzerland

Mischa Baettig

Zurich wedding photographer Mischa Baettig is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Zurich, Switzerland engagement photographer Mischa Baettig 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.

Pennsylvania, United States

Scott Josuweit

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Wedding photographer Scott Josuweit 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 Scott Josuweit for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Hotel Hershey, PA.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

London, United Kingdom

Harry Richards

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Photograph 2667330 was awarded to London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Harry Richards for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Harry Richards with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Islington UK.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Vendee (85) , France

Jeremie Sangare

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Photograph 2660341 was awarded to Vendee (85) , France wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vendee (85) , France wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at L'orangerie du Chateau, Vendée Popped Bottle Cork at Night.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial

Illinois, United States

Madi Ellis

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Illinois wedding photographer Madi Ellis is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Madi Ellis 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.

Arizona, United States

Courtney Larson

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Arizona wedding photographer Courtney Larson is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Arizona, United States engagement photographer Courtney Larson 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.

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.