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Best Wedding Photographers in 2019 V10 Photography Competition

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2019 v10 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Ross Taylor, Susan Walsh

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2019 v10 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.

Portugal
Pestana Palace Lisbon Wedding Photojournalism - The bride and groom wore Nigerian costumes for the party
Fabio Azanha
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Alameda da Figueira - Cachoerinha - Brasil Wedding Photos from Outdoor Ceremony on the Grass.
Renan Radici
China
Beijing bride cries as she reads a letter with her groom on wedding day..
Xiaoye Sun
Taiwan
Wedding day photograph of the bride holding the groom's arm to walk down the stairs in their parents' old apartment in Taiwan.
Will Tee
Vermont, United States
Wedding Photography for East Burke, VT - Inn at Mountain View Farm - The bridal party walks to the ceremony
Jacob Hannah
Goias, Brazil
Aldeia das Flores wedding ceremony tear wipe for the groom - wedding photography of the couple.
Claudia Amorim
Napoli, Italy
Wedding photography in Puglia of bride and groom celebrating the ceremony with guests.
Federica Ariemma
São Paulo, Brazil
Wedding Photographer fo Plantarum - Nova Odessa | Rain over tent wedding ceremony
Vinicius Fadul
Montana, United States
Rocky Creek Farm - Bozeman, Montana wedding photos of drunk guests having fun
David Clumpner
New Hampshire, United States
Wedding Photographer for the Dockside Guest Quarters in York Maine | The bride and groom laugh during the traditional tea ceremony on their wedding day
Sarah V. Martinez
Virginia, United States
Wedding photography at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA - The bride and her father break it down on the dance floor
Brittany Diliberto
Romania
Bride and groom get the blessing from the priest during their orthodox wedding ceremony at St Apostoli Church, Romania.
Petrica Tanase
Antwerpen, Belgium
Maid of Honour gives bride a quick hug right before she's going to say her vows during the ceremony at Kasteel Ter Block.
Yves Schepers
Oaxaca, Mexico
Wedding photograph of the bride and groom during their first dance at Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
Nikhol Esteras
Malaga, Spain
Malaga - Hacienda del Alamo Wedding Photos of the last touches before the ceremony
Jesus Merida
North Carolina, United States
Best man wipes some sweat from his brow during the middle of a hot summer wedding ceremony at Separk Mansion.
James Nix
Goias, Brazil
Recanto São Bento Wedding Photo of the Bride on the Dance Floor with the Band behind.
Claudia Amorim
Romania
Gradina Lahovari Wedding day photography | Bride, groom and godfathers react during the cake presentation
Petrica Tanase
Utrecht, Netherlands
Vondelkerk Amsterdam wedding photo of the bride and groom - - expression during ceremony
Leonard Walpot
Genova, Italy
Villa Vistarenni Tuscany wedding venue photos of bride getting ready for the ceremony.
Julian Kanz
United Kingdom
London, UK wedding reportage photos of confetti over bride and groom
Liam Collard
United Kingdom
Koh Samui, Thailand Wedding Party dance photos during wedding reception.
Liam Collard
Sofia, Bulgaria
National History Museum, Sofia, Bulgaria Getting ready photo of the bride
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Taiwan
The couple were having their first dance as husband and wife. There was a little wedding guest attracted by their dance at Le Méridien in Taipei.
Will Tee
California, United States
A bridesmaid gets flipped upside-down on the dance floor. - Wedding Photography from Casa Cien, San Miguel del Allende, Mexico
Annie Bang
California, United States
Los Angeles, La Venta Inn Wedding Photos | A young boy watches the groom and his groomsmen during a champagne toast
Brett Butterstein
București, Romania
Wedding photograph of the groom reacting during the ceremony while godfathers get emotional at Bliss Events in Romania.
Cristina Tanase
Vietnam
A groom enjoys some time with his friends drinking wine at the Swan Restaurant.
Vu Nguyen
Germany
A child is unexpectedly going under the wedding dress surprising the bride and everybody there at Zell am Harmersbach.
David Anton
China
Hangzhou China ceremony photography from actual wedding day of bride getting carried
Mango Gu
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
Hayne House, Kent, UK wedding ceremony photo of the bride arriving up the aisle with her father to meet her husband to be.
Catherine Hill
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest- Hungary Weddings | Photography of the bride coming down the stairs on her way to the ceremony
Melinda Guerini Temesi
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Dogs at weddings - Kasteel van Hoen wedding photos
Philippe Swiggers
București, Romania
Groom and groomsmen dance during the reception at Bliss Event - Wedding Photography in black and white.
Cristina Tanase
California, United States
The bride's father is assisted with his bow tie by a family member at this Los Angeles, Ayara wedding.
Brett Butterstein
France
Château du domaine de la Châsse Wedding Photos | Getting ready for the bride
Jeremy Fiori
Bari, Italy
Puglia wedding reception dance photography under great DJ lighting.
Matteo Lomonte
Padova, Italy
Odescalchi Castle - Bracciano - Italy Wedding Photography - Ladies and gentlemen, the wedding-cake is ready.
Daniele Borghello
California, United States
Westchester, Los Angeles, California Wedding Photos - The bride pats her groom's masked face as they get ready together on the wedding day.
Annie Bang
Georgia, United States
Upstairs Atlanta Wedding Photos - Guests playing Jenga at the outdoor wedding reception with games
Joshua Grasso
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
A father congratulations his daughter after her marriage ceremony at Rottneros Park, Sweden.
Simone Janssen
Illinois, United States
Holy Rosary Church wedding photography at Cantigny Park - the father helps with the bride's dress
Milan Lazic
California, United States
The bride getting ready in her decorated bridal room. - Southern California Wedding Photography
Shaun Baker
Istanbul, Turkey
Wedding photo of the groom being lifted on the dance floor during a reception at Sursock Palace in Beirut.
Ufuk Sarisen
Midlothian, United Kingdom
Chateau de La Motte Husson, France Wedding Photos | Bride and bridal party minutes before the ceremony
Lukas Powroziewicz
Antwerpen, Belgium
Bride waves to her friends as she leaves in a car, and her guests hang out at the Kasteel van Ruisbroek.
Joshua Dhondt
Savona, Italy
Ristorante Scola, Castelbianco - Italy wedding photo of champagne popping going wrong
Andrea Bagnasco
Utrecht, Netherlands
Sparrendaal kid in a car playing with the rain water on the wedding day car.
Leonard Walpot
Antwerpen, Belgium
Bride and groom during the first dance at their Kasteel Ter Block reception.
Yves Schepers
New York, United States
Long Beach Hotel Wedding Reception Photos Dancing | How low can you go?
Yun Li
Virginia, United States
University of Maryland, College Park, MD Wedding Photographer | The bride and groom bring in the Second Line Band at the end of the reception
Brittany Diliberto
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Ferme Du Chateau de Corroy le grand wedding reception photography of bride, groom and guests laughing.
Simon Leclercq
California, United States
St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Poway, California wedding photographer - The groom helps his bride out of the car so they can make their grand reception entrance.
Shaun Baker
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Following a beautiful and emotional wedding ceremony at Redcoats Farmhouse the couple walk down the grass aisle under a storm of confetti, including a new load coming in from the right hand side of the photo. Reactions on their faces are great.
Neil Pleasants
Antwerpen, Belgium
Maid of honour cheers and hugs the groom while the bride is wiping her tears right after the kiss at Golfclub Méan
Yves Schepers
Hessen, Germany
Hotel Schlierseer Hof - Wedding Photos at the water during the reception
Tobias Löhr
Napoli, Italy
Puglia outdoor wedding reception photos at night in black and white.
Federica Ariemma
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
La Petite Fabriek wedding photograph of a couple enjoying a break outside the reception hall while you get a glimpse of the party inside.
Simon Leclercq
Padova, Italy
Sirmione Isola del Garda wedding photography from the first dance by the bride and groom
Edgard De Bono
Maharashtra, India
Hyderabad, India traditional wedding photos - Entangled, for life!
Ankita Asthana
Nevada, United States
Granlibakken, Tahoe City, CA Wedding Photojournalism - Photo showing the dancing generation gap
Tara Theilen
Antwerpen, Belgium
Golfclub Méan Wedding Ceremony Photos | Bride kisses the hand of her daughter right after the vows
Yves Schepers
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Micklefield Hall, Hertfordshire Wedding Reportage Photography | Indian wedding ceremony in black and white
Jonny Barratt
Vermont, United States
Wedding Photographer for East Burke, VT - Inn at Mountain View Farm | The bride and groom are announced into the reception
Jacob Hannah
Istanbul, Turkey
Bride and groom are getting ready for their wedding ceremony at their home in Turkey - Wedding Photos
Ufuk Sarisen
Antwerpen, Belgium
Father of the bride breaks down right before he is going to give away his daughter at Five Nations Golf Club in Méan.
Yves Schepers
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Iscoyd Park, Shropshire wedding photo of the Bride on the dance floor
Andrew Billington
Massachusetts, United States
Bridal party and family reflected in mirror with the dress while waiting for ceremony at Oceanview Nahant.
Ben Schaefer
China
Shandong Wedding Photography - Welcome the bride in the rain under umbrellas on actual wedding day.
Vincent Mu
São Paulo, Brazil
Plantarum - Nova Odessa wedding photography of the bride dancing on the stage
Vinicius Fadul
California, United States
Photography of The wedding bouquet toss at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Poway, California
Shaun Baker
Padova, Italy
Castello Odescalchi Wedding Photography - Dancing after the cut of the cake
Edgard De Bono
California, United States
Squaw Valley High Camp Photography of Cold and windy wedding ceremony
Shaunte Dittmar
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
The bridesmaid does up the buttons to the brides dress whilst her daughter looks on - Wedding Photography from Broome Park, Barham, Kent, UK
Catherine Hill
California, United States
Casa Cien, San Miguel del Allende, Mexico wedding photographer | The bride and groom are shocked with the fire decor during their cake cutting.
Annie Bang
Utrecht, Netherlands
Bij Ons - Wellewaard wedding photography showing the Groom getting ready
Karin Bunschoten
Jaen, Spain
The bride´s mother helps to put the dress while getting ready for the wedding ceremony at Parroquia de San Juan.
Pedro Volana
Istanbul, Turkey
The first civil ceremony of Lebanon history at the Sursock Palace in Beirut.
Ufuk Sarisen
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Kasteel van Hoen - Photo of spectacular Cake with fireworks and kids and the bride/groom.
Philippe Swiggers
Wisconsin, United States
Westchester, New York wedding photography at the Whitby Castle | Father of the bride cries during his speech
Ilana Bar av
Budapest, Hungary
Vienna, Austria Wedding Photography - Bride is arriving to the ceremony on boat
Melinda Guerini Temesi
Vermont, United States
Vermont wedding photography - Inn at Mountain View Farm | The bridal party preps before the ceremony.
Megan Hannah
France
Wedding image at Château de Preissac, Toulouse of a little boy who doesn't want to be dressed.
Florent Cattelain
Padova, Italy
Castello Odescalchi Wedding Photography from The Lebanese party on the dance floor with the bride and her big dress
Edgard De Bono
Istanbul, Turkey
Wedding day photograph of a bride saying goodbye to her mother as she leaves her home and heads to Beirut, Sursock Palace.
Ufuk Sarisen
Colorado, United States
Ceremony interloper (chipmunk) during an elopement at Sapphire Point in Colorado. Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Photography.
Leona Campbell
China
Bali, Indonesia wedding photo of game for the groom with the bride.
Mango Gu
Da Nang, Vietnam
Wedding photo of the groom and his groomsmen lighting cigars at the Victoria Resort in Hoi An.
Trung Dinh
California, United States
Our Lady of Snows, Lake Tahoe NV Wedding Photography | Groom blessing and prayer before ceremony
Matt Theilen
Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, India Wedding Photography at Reception | Take me away! To a secret place... We will build a home together! First dance has a special significance in every couple's story!
Ankita Asthana
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Masseria Don Luigi Family Hug Photo on Wedding Day.
Philippe Swiggers
Napoli, Italy
Napoli bride getting ready photography at the home with hair and makeup.
Federica Ariemma
Antwerpen, Belgium
Daughter of the bride and groom gives her mom a hug during the wedding vows at Golfclub Méan.
Yves Schepers
China
Home living room getting ready photography with kids.
Xiang Qi

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