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Best Wedding Photographers in 2019 V04 Photography Competition

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2019 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Ann Johansson, Carol Guzy, Ken Geiger, Tom Reese

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2019 v04 Photography Competition. WPJA documentary wedding photographers are the best in the industry and know that their images are judged by the most notable and respected working newspaper photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry. Winning an award in these competitions is a true accomplishment.

Michigan, United States
Colony Club, Detroit, MI - Picture through the Wrought Iron Balusters of the Sweetheart table during the reception
Ray Iavasile
France
Megève Wedding Reception Photo of the Crazy party with Sax and Dancing Guests.
Sylvain Bouzat
Washington, United States
Edgewater Hotel wedding day photograph showing the Groom as he wipes the brides tears while she reads her wedding vows
Logan Westom
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Castle Geldrop getting ready photo from outside on the deck with hair and makeup.
Freek Nagtzaam
China
Hui zhou China Actual Day Wedding Photo of The best man trying to break through the window
Max Ming
China
Xijihotel Hangzhou China - Photo of Wedding Games for the groomsmen.
Miller Yao
France
Auxerre wedding ceremony photograph of The dad crying when the bride put the ring to his daughter
Julien Roman
China
Photo of the ceremony on Fantasy Island in Bali with blue skies and clear water framing the wedding by a Zhejiang wedding photographer.
Leon Wong
Maine, United States
Point Lookout wedding photograph | A bride and groom laugh during a toast at a wedding in Maine
Kate Crabtree
Maharashtra, India
Fairmont, Ajman Wedding Photographer said: All the friends and family get together and playfully tear the groom's clothes in a traditional ceremony. It can get all levels of crazy! It's called the haldi function where they start by applying turmeric
Ankita Asthana
Miranda, Venezuela
Caracas wedding photograph of Dancing bride and groom in lights and fog.
Victor R. Urosa
Ontario, Canada
Black and White photograph of the bride with her bridesmaids and flower girls walking to the ceremoy site at Strathmere Ottawa Canada
Kathi Robertson
Vietnam
Dong Nai - Viet Nam Wedding Photographer said: While waiting for a group of people beside me to be a gate, I find its pattern quite good to be able to take advantage of the upcoming photo.
Tuan Duong
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh family members wave goodbye to the bride as she leaves in a car.
Huy Nguyen
Alicante, Spain
The bride and groom smile and laugh as they sit at the altar in Santa Pola in this photo by an Alicante, Valencia wedding photographer.
Toni Miranda
Vicenza, Italy
Villa Godi Malinverni photo of the Bride and Groom's Daughter climbing up the big stairs.
Enrico Celotto
Ontario, Canada
THE DOCTOR'S HOUSE wedding photography - The friends use a quilt to cover the bride in the rainning
Cafa Liu
London, United Kingdom
Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, Bangkok | Wedding photo of tears of joy from the bride.
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Oaxaca, Mexico
Casa Oaxaca, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico photo of wedding guests on the streets
Roque Reyes
Ontario, Canada
Strathmere Ottawa Canada Photo of the Bride Getting Ready with Bridesmaid and Flower Girl
Kathi Robertson
Oaxaca, Mexico
The bridal party and guests make their way through a calenda, or Oaxacan street parade, in this photo by a Mexico wedding photographer.
Nikhol Esteras
Vietnam
Photo of the bridal party and groom getting ready for the ceremony at the Groom House in Saigon by a Vietnam wedding photographer.
Vu Nguyen
Budapest, Hungary
Black and white photo of of guests playing games during the reception in Lago d'Iseo, Italy by a Budapest, Hungary wedding photographer.
Melinda Guerini Temesi
China
Bridesmaids help the bride with her dress as she walks down the hotel stairs toward the ceremony in this photo by a Fujian, China wedding photographer.
Xiang Qi
Illinois, United States
Wedding photo of little girls watching the ceremony at Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago
Victoria Sprung
Padova, Italy
Parco di Montebello - Salvarano wedding photographer - A toast with friends at the reception dinner party
Edgard De Bono
Vietnam
Phu Quoc Ho Coc Outdoor Wedding Ceremony photo of young flower girl crying.
Huy Nguyen
France
Château Barthelemy wedding photo of the bride getting ready and mum analyzing
Simon Cassanas
California, United States
San Diego, Marston House wedding photography - The bride writes her vows in the attic of a historic victorian mansion
Brett Butterstein
Illinois, United States
The flower girl lays on the floor getting her hair done at the Chicago-Bridgeport Art Center in this photo by a Chicago, IL wedding photographer.
Victoria Sprung
California, United States
Thousand Pines Christian Camp, CA - The bride is putting her dress on in the camp bathroom with her family help.
Annie Bang
California, United States
LAKE TAHOE wedding photo from getting ready of mom in a wheel chair holding her daughter while she doing make up
Raymond Nguyen
France
This Rouffach, France wedding photographer has captured a photo of the bride through a bubble as she walks with her groom.
Nicolas Bernard
Essex, United Kingdom
Manor of Groves, UK wedding photograph of the Dance floor hug with the groom
Sheraz Khwaja
Oaxaca, Mexico
Photo of the father seeing his daughter for the first time on her wedding day in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Nikhol Esteras
California, United States
Thousand Pines Christian Camp, Crestline, California Wedding Photography | The bride's father hugs the couple after handing over the bride to the groom at the indoor ceremony.
Annie Bang
Virginia, United States
Winding Creek Farm, Lovettsville, VA Wedding Photography. The bride reacts tenderly to her father's emotional welcome speech.
Johnny Shryock
France
moulin des noues wedding day photography | moment capture with drone of bride in convertible car with groom
Simon Cassanas
Savona, Italy
Villa Medicea di Lilliano, Wine Estate photography of bride getting ready while groom puts finishing touches on his speech
Andrea Bagnasco
Florida, United States
Epic Hotel, Miami, FL wedding photography - Cheese!!! big selfie during the reception party
David Zaoui
Ankara, Turkey
Grand Hotel Ankara wedding day photography | The Bride getting ready with her bridesmaids
Orçun Yalçın
London, United Kingdom
Newbury Racecourse, UK wedding reception photography of the groom and friends getting friendly.
Jay Hoque
China
Black and white wedding photojournalism with guests molding a plastic frame around young man's face in Fujian, China.
Joy Qin
Attica, Greece
Island Private House Wedding Photograph of Zeimpekiko... The loneliness greek dance.
Elena Haralabaki
Overijssel, Netherlands
A young girl gets another point of view of the wedding as she peeks between her legs while the bride, groom, and another young girl pose for this portrait by a Hellendoorn, Netherlands wedding photographer.
Indra Simons
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Colshaw Hall wedding photography - Father of the bride was the butt of the joke from groom with his wife and daughter laughing along
James Tracey
Madrid, Spain
Photo of rice throwing at the bride and groom after the ceremony at El Convento de Blanes
Sergio Cueto
France
Black and White photo of the bride and groom having a quiet moment alone in the backseat of the car
Nicolas Bernard
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Vila Relicario Photography showing Gentlemen Having Drinks.
Vinicius Terror
Vietnam
Photo of the groom making his way past guests as they spray him with foam spray by a Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam wedding photographer.
Huy Nguyen
Istanbul, Turkey
Adana Divan Hotel wedding photographer shot of the groom's family saying goodbye to the couple while they are leaving home to the wedding
Emre Nesli
Illinois, United States
The bride is excited to dance with her father at the Trigger in Chicago in this photo by a Chicago, IL wedding photographer.
Victoria Sprung
Padova, Italy
Black and white photo of the bride and groom emerging from the Villa Molin as guests throw rice by a Veneto, Italy wedding photographer.
Edgard De Bono
Czech Republic
Pension on the Green Farm cake cutting photograph with guests phone camera incorporated in the shot.
Matouš Bárta
Minas Gerais, Brazil
The bride and groom laugh at the altar during their outdoor ceremony at Vila Relicario in this photo by a Brazil wedding photographer.
Vinicius Terror
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
One Great George Street, London wedding photography showing the Guests at a Photo Booth
Paul Rogers
Ragusa, Italy
Villa infinito mare, Brucoli (SR) wedding photo showing a moment of happiness as the bride and groom walk upstairs.
Alessandro Castelli
China
The best man plays a game with the other groomsmen in the living room of a Fuzhou home in this photo by a China wedding photographer.
Cen Lin
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
AMP Studios, Peckham Photo of the First Kiss with Family and Guests Seated.
Andrew Billington
Ontario, Canada
Black and white photo of a bridesmaid helping the bride with her dress as she pets a dog at the Ottawa Hunt Club by a Canada wedding photographer.
Kathi Robertson
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Black and white photo of a young boy watching as the bride gets her makeup done in Lake District by an England wedding photographer.
Andy Griffiths
China
Image of the bride and groom walk through the vegetable field in front of their house in Fuzhou, China
Tony Lau
Georgia, United States
Atlanta Georgia wedding photograph of the groom kissing the groomsmen
Joshua Grasso
Washington, United States
Edgewater Hotel wedding photograph of the Flower girl throwing flower pedals in the air during wedding ceremony
Logan Westom
Milano, Italy
Black and White photo of bride getting ready while two young girls watch at the Villa Necchi, Gambolò - Italy
Massimiliano Beccati
China
China Bridesmaids Get ready at the Hotel.
Chenjie Tan
Herault (34) , France
Terres des Etoiles Marrakech Wedding Photo of the Bride Throwing the bouquet
William Lambelet
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, St. Nedelia church photography - The ceremony with the bride and groom holding candles with her eyes fixed upwards.
Boni Bonev
New York, United States
Casa Quiquet Photo of the groom getting ready with a doorway framed hug.
Emin Kuliyev
Vietnam
Photo of the bride and groom at the Groom House in Saigon as the groomsmen fire confetti cannons around them by a Vietnam wedding photographer.
Vu Nguyen
Istanbul, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - Pia Sera photograph of the bride meeting with her dogs after a couple of weeks later
Ufuk Sarisen
Herault (34) , France
Terres des Etoiles Marrakech Wedding Photographer - The Bride Getting ready in the desert
William Lambelet
Michigan, United States
Colony Club, Detroit, MI reception photo of "Baby Moses" getting his own Hora dance.
Ray Iavasile
Overijssel, Netherlands
Hellendoorn- De Uitkijk Wedding Photography - Flower Girls Need more balloons!
Indra Simons
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
Auxerre father hugging his daughter, the bride, on wedding day. Getting ready photography.
Hong Phuc Bui
China
The groom and groomsmen burst through the door, immediately caught by the bride's relatives and friends in this photo by a Qinghai, China wedding photographer.
Binbin Wong
Portugal
Amares - Pousada Santa Maria do Bouro wedding reception photograph in blue lights and DJ fog effects
Daniel Monteiro
Arad, Romania
Timisoara, Romania Wedding Photo taken during bride's preparation. They were carrying the wedding dress to the room
Claudiu Negrea
London, United Kingdom
Chigwell House, London overhead photo of the bride walking to the wedding ceremony.
Obi Nwokedi
Illinois, United States
Photo of a laugh between bride and groom during the ceremony at Trigger in Chicago
Victoria Sprung
California, United States
Park Hyatt Aviara Carlsbad, California wedding photograph of The bride and grooms dog watching them get married.
Shaun Baker
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Beekhoeve, Landen Wedding Photographer - Picture of Siblings messing around before the ceremony.
Simon Leclercq
Ontario, Canada
BAPS SHRI SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER - The priest give a funny talk before the signing
Cafa Liu
Dorset, United Kingdom
St Giles House, Dorset Photography of the Grand Bridal entrance down the stairs.
Robin Goodlad
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
De Beekhoeve, Landen wedding photograph following the outdoor ceremony.
Simon Leclercq
China
Image of men playing traditional Chinese wedding event of blowing flour.
Xiang Qi
China
Bride's house wedding day photography - The bride and groom are going out, and the guests are lighting fireworks.
Lin Yang
Vicenza, Italy
Villa Godi Malinverni wedding day vintage-style photograph of the Father of the Groom
Enrico Celotto
France
La Toubana - Guadeloupe wedding day photograph of the Launched bouquet by the bride on the beach
Jeremy Fiori
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
The groom and a young boy get ready for the ceremony at Clearwater Castle in Gloucestershire, England in this photo
Jonny Barratt
Hessen, Germany
Photo at the Hofgut Dagobertshausen of a boy playing with a llama
Tobias Löhr
Vietnam
The bride and groom exchange rings at the altar decorated with flowers in this black and white photo by a Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam wedding photographer.
Nam Le
Madrid, Spain
El Convento de Blanes photography of the groom throwing the garter to the men
Sergio Cueto
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Riace in Reggio Calabria photo of the bride greeting her friends before the church ceremony
Pasquale Minniti
China
Photo of a young boy admiring the bride's colorful dress and bouquet at a Fuzhou home by a China wedding photographer.
Cen Lin
Italy
La Cucina Sabina Wedding Day Photos - Bride says goodbye to the father after the dinner living for the honey moon
Stefano Snaidero
France
The bride and groom comfort a young man who gets emotional during the ceremony in this photo by a Paris, France wedding photographer.
Ronan Jégaden
California, United States
Photo of the bride and groom exiting and walking through guests who hold sparklers by a Lake Tahoe, CA wedding photographer.
Raymond Nguyen
California, United States
SACRAMENTO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY - Dad with disabilites walks his daughter down the church aisle
Raymond Nguyen
China
The bride twirls in her red wedding gown as a young girl watches in this photo by a Fujian, China wedding photographer.
Su Xu
Maharashtra, India
Fairmont, Ajman Wedding Ceremony Photographer Quote: During the exchange of garlands in an Indian wedding. When you miss the sunset but get the gorgeous blue skies!
Ankita Asthana
Ancona, Italy
Black and white photo of a woman carrying the bride's wedding gown upstairs over her shoulder in Marche by an Italy wedding photographer.
Samuele Ciaffoni
Florida, United States
The Epic Hotel Miami FL wedding photo of the solemn atmosphere before the ceremony in the limo with bride and parents.
David Zaoui
Ragusa, Italy
villa infinito mare, Brucoli (SR) - Photo from during the reception, nearby the pool
Alessandro Castelli
London, United Kingdom
The bride is escorted down the aisle for her outdoor wedding at the Kingston Bagpuize House, London
Obi Nwokedi
China
Guests sit and wait for the ceremony to begin in Shandong in this photo by a China wedding photographer.
Moana Wu
Lecco, Italy
Villa Giulia Valmadrera Lecco Wedding Photo of Confetti Covering Bride and Groom
Luigi Rota
Padova, Italy
Emotional getting ready photo before the ceremony at the Venice - Miracoli Church
Daniele Borghello
Istanbul, Turkey
Mersin Divan Hotel wedding day photography showing the Groom and bride's first step to the wedding venue
Emre Nesli
São Paulo, Brazil
Madero Eventos wedding photograph of the bride hugging her sister
Vinicius Fadul
China
Hotel Bridal Pictures of Children trying to peek at the bride's appearance
Xiang Qi
Latina, Italy
San Giovanni Battista ( Giulianello LT) - Wedding Photo of the Games of Papers for the Kids
Giuseppe De Angelis
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Guests get their first look at the bride, reflected in the mirror, before her Austrian wedding in this photo by a Calabria wedding photographer.
Pasquale Minniti
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Terra complex wedding photography - The end of preparations. Time for the ceremony.
Boni Bonev
China
Winehouse Hotel entrance photography from the wedding - The bridegroom and bride who are leaving, meet the driver who is asleep
Xiang Qi
United Arab Emirates
Al Maha Desert Resort Dubai Outdoor Ceremony in the Sand - Photo of the Brides reaction to the grooms joke
Bernie Richardson
Padova, Italy
Pisani Moretta Palace - Venice Wedding Reception Photography | The witness of the bride makes a speech in front of a hundredth of guests in a fairy tale atmosphere.
Daniele Borghello
China
After the wedding ceremony in the rainstorm, people are leaving the location at The Ritz-Carlton, Krabi, Thailand
Leon Wong
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Photo of the bride and groom drinking with their friends during the reception in Pousada Avalon by a Brazil wedding photographer.
Vinicius Terror
Hessen, Germany
Strandperle Geisenheim Wedding Photography of Drinking Moment with Cheers and a Toast.
Steven Herrschaft
China
wanda hotel wuhan china | The groom kisses the bride as friends cheer for him on actual wedding day.
Miller Yao
China
A guest takes part in a game, smashing his face into plastic at this Beijing wedding in this photo by a China wedding photographer.
Peng Zhang
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
The grandfather of the bride takes a moment by himself during the wedding reception at a Southampton, UK wedding
Andrew Billington
Massa-Carrara, Italy
villa di bagno - mantov wedding photo of ceremony and rice tossing
Alessandro Colle
Vietnam
Wedding photo of bridal party on the dance floor at the Amiana Resort in Nha Trang
Tuan Duong
Slovenia
Curzon Hall, Sydney wedding photography - Young Girl steals the bouquet before the other women and celebrates
Dejan Zagar

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