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Jaen, Spain

Rocio Sanchez

Wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez of Jaen, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Almería, Spain.

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

Texas, United States

Vinh Vo

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Texas wedding photographer Vinh Vo is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Texas, United States engagement photographer Vinh Vo 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.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bruno Mattos

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Rio de Janeiro wedding photographer Bruno Mattos is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rio de Janeiro, Brazil engagement photographer Bruno Mattos 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.

Jalisco, Mexico

Juan Carlos Calderon

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Jalisco wedding photographer Juan Carlos Calderon is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Jalisco, Mexico engagement photographer Juan Carlos Calderon 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.

Siracusa, Italy

Simona Cancelli

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Siracusa wedding photographer Simona Cancelli is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Siracusa, Italy engagement photographer Simona Cancelli 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.

United Arab Emirates

Bernie Richardson

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Photograph 2614594 was awarded to United Arab Emirates wedding photographer Bernie Richardson for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Arab Emirates wedding photographer Bernie Richardson with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Dubai Desert .

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power

Massachusetts, United States

Alex Paul

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Photograph 2609925 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Paul for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Paul with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Yarmouth, MA Beach.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 pro wedding photographer.

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, William Snyder

United Arab Emirates

Bernie Richardson

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wedding photographer Bernie Richardson is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present United Arab Emirates engagement photographer Bernie Richardson 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.

Brazil

Kássio Silva

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wedding photographer Kássio Silva is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Brazil engagement photographer Kássio Silva 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.

Massachusetts, United States

Alex Gordias

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Alex Gordias is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Alex Gordias 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.