Wedding Photojournalist Association

Best Wedding Photographers in 2020 V06 Photography Competition

2020 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2020 v06 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.

Maharashtra, India

Jaisalmer, India wedding photo of flowers during the varmaal ceremony

Czech Republic

Svatojakubský pivovar wedding photo of some colorful shots for the men

Massachusetts, United States

Harwich MA wedding photo created as Mom looks at her daughter before the ceremony

Alex Paul

United Arab Emirates

Nikki Beach Dubai wedding photo of the bride Partying with the guests

Bernie Richardson

California, United States

Pennsylvania Home photo showing the Bride is getting ready and trying to get her flower girl/niece to smile while her Mom holds her. Meanwhile one of her bridesmaids is being attended to by hair and makeup as her Dad enjoys the soccer game on the couch

JD Land

Taranto, Italy

Apulia Ceremony wedding photo with a detail on the bride's eye

Colorado, United States

NC wedding photo from Asheville of The officiant reading through her notes one last time before the ceremony

Trent Gillespie

Goias, Brazil

Villa Borguese Anápolis wedding photo of dance floor dj fog and lights

France

Île-de-France Ceremony wedding photography of the bride and groom under confetti after the ceremony

Arezzo, Italy

Resort iConic, Arezzo, Tuscany wedding photography showing the Bride getting ready

Simone Miglietta

Portugal

Peso da Régua - Quinta da Pacheca, Portugal wedding photo of the groom helping the bride climb the stairs

Daniel Monteiro

Washington, United States

Belle Mer wedding photo of the Bride and groom first dance

Montana, United States

Big Sky, Montana wedding photo created as the bride and groom run through guests

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Yorkshire, UK wedding photography showing the bride and groom are filmed by their daughters as they arrive at the reception venue

Illinois, United States

Chicago wedding photography from the outdoor Reception of the Couple kissing by the water under the trees

Edward Ciesielski

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Noord Brabant Ceremony wedding photography of a tender moment during the ceremony

Alberta, Canada

Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, AB, Canada wedding photography of Bridesmaids taking selfie photo in very cold weather

Dorota Karpowicz

France

Andiran, France wedding photography of the outdoor reception bridal bouquet flower toss to the women

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Antica Cascina Margherita, Barbania, Torino, Italy wedding photography showing the Emotions during the ceremony

Danilo Coluccio

Overijssel, Netherlands

Kasteel Hackfort, Vorden wedding photography showing the Flower girl participating in exchange of wedding rings by her mom and dad

Sofia, Bulgaria

Terra Residence, Sofia wedding photo created as the best man tests the champagne

Tsvetelina Deliyska

Siracusa, Italy

Sicily ceremony wedding photo of the bride and groom saying, yes i do

Simona Cancelli

Texas, United States

Houston wedding photography Ceremony Location at home of the Bride checking out her long veil

Virginia, United States

Virginia Ceremony wedding photo of the Cake Cutting with guests

Nam Trinh

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

London wedding reportage photo of A couple celebrating getting married at Greenwich Yacht Club

Trieste, Italy

Castello di Strassoldo, Cervignano, Italy wedding photo of Smiles during an outdoor garden ceremony

Lisa De Domenico Pacor

Noord Holland, Netherlands

Kasteel Wijenburg Echteld wedding photo of the father of the bride giving a pleasant look

Peter Kos

Istanbul, Turkey

Izmir Narlidere wedding photography showing the bride is waiting the groom at the home with their relatives

Sofia, Bulgaria

Vakarel, Villa Ekaterina wedding photography on the dance floor during a Moment of tenderness

California, United States

Brentwood, CA wedding photography showing A bride is helped into her dress by bridesmaids

Stephanie Secrest

Maryland, United States

New Jersey wedding reception venue image of the Party time, cultural flag celebration

Colorado, United States

Della Terra Mountain Chateau, Estes Park, CO wedding photography showing the father of the groom flashing thumbs up during ceremony

Jesse La Plante

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Netherlands Reception Venue wedding photo showing the couple have tears at speeches

Arjan van der Plaat

California, United States

Pennsylvania Ceremony wedding photography showing Sign of the times as the groom gets a livestream set up for the ceremony about to start, his family comes over to say hello to the extended family that couldn't be there in person because of Covid restrict

JD Land

Virginia, United States

Virginia Home Ceremony wedding photography of the The Bride and Groom hugging their parents in tea ceremony

Nam Trinh

New Hampshire, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photo of Congratulatory hugs from bridesmaids

Sarah V. Martinez

Herault (34) , France

Montpellier, France wedding photo showing the patient Dog is waiting a piece of cake

William Lambelet

Virginia, United States

Ballenger Farm, Leesburg VA wedding photography showing the couple toasting to their friends and family at their intimate wedding reception

Brittany Diliberto

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Croydon, UK Church wedding photography of the Bride and groom reaction during the sermon

France

Paris wedding image of the Bride and groom exchanging vows under their mask during covid

Italy

Pordenone, Italy wedding photography showing the Dove flight outside the church

Siracusa, Italy

Sicily Church wedding photography of the bride coming up the steps for the ceremony with a large group of tourists watching

Simona Cancelli

France

Limoges wedding photography with the Bride getting ready and people helping and taking pictures

France

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Hotel wedding photography created as the bride slips into her gown

Coralie Castillo

Varese, Italy

Legnano, Italy wedding photography of the Getting ready at home

Colorado, United States

Della Terra Mountain Chateau, Estes Park, CO wedding photo showing the bride throwing her hands up on the dance floor

Jesse La Plante

Utrecht, Netherlands

Netherlands Ceremony wedding photography created as the bride is signing the wedding contract

Istanbul, Turkey

sisli nikah salonu, istanbul, turkey wedding photo of the couple removing the masks after the ceremony

Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria Restaurant wedding photography showing the new couple enjoying their Nice cake

Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia / Bulgaria wedding photo of the couple walking out and celebrating they are Legally married

Ivelina Cholakova

Ohio, United States

Ohio Reception wedding photo of some tender loving dance floor fun

Trieste, Italy

Castello di Strassoldo, Cervignano, Italy wedding photography of an outdoor garden Confetti moment

Lisa De Domenico Pacor

Catania, Italy

Villa Antonio, Taormina wedding photography showing The joy of this bride becomes contagious for the mother and the mother-in-law, also dragged into the dance

London, United Kingdom

Bangkok wedding photo from the back of a car on the way to Holy Rosary Church

Chaiyasith Junjuerdee

Dublin, Ireland

West Meath wedding photography of the morning prep before the marriage ceremony

Kevin Kheffache

Montana, United States

Yellowstone National Park winter wedding photography in the snow of bride and groom during recessional

France

Cérémonie Laïque wedding photo of the Finger Signing of the marriage certificate for a child

Vosges (88) , France

Grand Est Home wedding photography showing the Family is getting ready

California, United States

Los Angeles, California home wedding photography of Two junior bridesmaids getting ready in the bathroom

Annie Bang

Colorado, United States

Seawell Ballroom wedding photo showing A young boy picking up dollar bills off the dance floor during a greek wedding

Oaxaca, Mexico

Hacienda Chekul Tulum wedding photo of the Bride getting ready with her friends

France

Hotel Ritz Paris wedding photography of the Party time during the dinner with live music

District Of Columbia, United States

Milton Ridge, Maryland wedding photo showing The bride and groom are making a perfect 90 degree vow to the guests to show their respect to their attendance during Pandemic

Ken Pak

Sofia, Bulgaria

Restaurant wedding photography from Bulgaria of the festive reception dance Party

Herault (34) , France

Delhi, India wedding photo of the Baraat procession with music and money at night

William Lambelet

France

Magnac Laval wedding photography showing the bridal party getting ready

United Arab Emirates

Nikki Beach Dubai wedding photography showing the Splashing of the Champagne on the Bride

Bernie Richardson

Roma, Italy

Rome, Italy wedding photo showing Too much wind this day - the dad is enjoying this so much

California, United States

Pennsylvania Reception wedding photo showing the Bride decided that her husband deserved a slice of cake to the face

JD Land

Antwerpen, Belgium

Flanders Reception wedding photography created as A friend of the groom is telling a joke

China

Shanghai, China Hotel wedding photo illustrating Relatives and friends play shoe games with the bride and groom

Leon Wong

China

Shanghai, China Hotel wedding photography from when the bridegroom and bride exited after the ceremony, the bridegroom jumped up excitedly

Leon Wong

Colorado, United States

North Carolina wedding photography from Asheville, NC of The groom calling for a tow truck as his groomsmen try to make a way for the van

Trent Gillespie

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Torino, Italy home wedding photography of the Getting ready Groom

Danilo Coluccio

California, United States

South Lake Tahoe, CA wedding photo showing A bride and groom sharing a quiet moment together on their private boat charter, which they eloped on

Colorado, United States

Estes Park, CO wedding photography during a moment between bride and groom in limo

Jesse La Plante

California, United States

casa hyder, san miguel de allende, mexico wedding photo of A wedding guest enjoying her drinks and dancing

Annie Bang

Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photography showing a traditional custom in which the father leads the bride out of her home

Tsvetelina Deliyska

Massachusetts, United States

DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua, NH wedding photography showing kids were playing during the ceremony

Herault (34) , France

Delhi, India wedding photography from the colorful Haldi and Turmeric ritual

William Lambelet

Antwerpen, Belgium

Flanders town hall wedding photography showing 2 women check on the veston of a husband

Virginia, United States

Virginia Ceremony wedding photography during the Cake cutting with a lovely knife

Nam Trinh

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Church in Croydon, UK bouquet toss wedding photo

New Jersey, United States

Ryland Inn Coach House, New Jersey wedding photo showing the Flower girl laughs at grandfather and uncle

Michelle Arlotta

Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria, st. Sofia church wedding photography showing The newlyweds leaving the church under attack by pigeons

Boni Bonev

Montana, United States

Big Sky, Montana wedding photography from the reception baby nursery room

Overijssel, Netherlands

Vliegveld Twenthe wedding photo created as the Driver puts down a red carpet for bride and groom

Ohio, United States

Ohio Church wedding photography of the Dad seeing his daughter

Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France

Occitanie Jewish Ceremony wedding photography showing the Bride and groom during wishes

Marion Traversie

California, United States

Pennsylvania Home wedding photo showing the Bride taking a moment with her two daughters before they leave the house to head into the mountains for their elopement ceremony

JD Land

California, United States

Pennsylvania Reception wedding photography of the Flower girl having the time of her life as the reception party continues on without her

JD Land

Utrecht, Netherlands

Netherlands wedding photo from a busy getting ready scene

District Of Columbia, United States

Sequoia, Washington, DC wedding photography showing the brother of the groom making a blooper during his best man speech

Ken Pak

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Grand Est Home wedding photography showing that Everyone wanted to dance

Alberta, Canada

Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, AB, Canada wedding photo

Dorota Karpowicz

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Castelo Saint Andrews, Gramado, Brazil wedding photo of Bride and Groom meeting at the outdoor ceremony

Taranto, Italy

Apulia Church wedding photography showing the joy of the spouses at the exit

Alberta, Canada

Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, AB, Canada wedding photography showing the Bride couldn't put a ring on grooms finger

Dorota Karpowicz

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Toulouse home wedding photo of The mother of the bride-to-be shows her a photo on her phone and Bursts of laughter from the future bride

Catherine Roujean

New Jersey, United States

Seton Hall Chapel, Seton Hall University, New Jersey wedding photo created as the groom struggles to get ring on bride

Michelle Arlotta

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Saint-Suliac's church, France wedding photography from outside after the End of ceremony

Patrick Lombaert

Antwerpen, Belgium

Flanders Reception wedding photography showing the Kids are playing around during the ceremony

France

Domaine de Pécarrère, France wedding photo of the outdoor garden flower bouquet toss on the lawn

Alessandria, Italy

Casa della sposa wedding photography of the bride and the surprise spray of hairspray

France

Vin d'honneur wedding photography of the groom tossing his hat to the men outdoors

Maryland, United States

Delaware wedding ceremony image as the best man comforts emotional groom

Minnesota, United States

Grand Rapids, Minnesota on the lake wedding image of Guests dancing at the reception in a tent

Adam Boole

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Oxford, UK home wedding photo created as the Groom is getting ready, his sister takes a phone picture of him

United Arab Emirates

Nikki Beach Dubai wedding photography of the Groom helping the Bride fix her dress

Bindi Richardson

China

Zhejiang Home documentary wedding photography from a drone outside

Haoce Sun

France

France home wedding photography of the quiet Girls' moment alone

Kathleen Viron Dunn

Vlaams Brabant, Belgium

Gent, Belgium wedding photography showing Kids being kids with the bride and groom

France

France home wedding photography of the groom working in a mirror to tie it up

Kathleen Viron Dunn

Montana, United States

West Glacier, Montana wedding photography showing the bride and groom tasting the different favored bacon hors d'oeuvre. Because of COVID-19 all hors d'oeuvres had to be individually packaged

Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria wedding photo showing The bride and groom getting ready by fixing the final touches of their appearance

Tatyana Chohadjieva

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Birmingham, UK Cake sharing wedding reportage photo

Roma, Italy

Casale Torre Sant'Anastasia wedding photography of the groom and Male bridal party at the garter throwing

Alessandro Iasevoli

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Desert wedding photography of the couple walking the sands on Returning to the desert reception

Bernie Richardson

California, United States

Brentwood, CA wedding photography of A classic car send-off with a burning tire burnout

Stephanie Secrest

Massachusetts, United States

Boston Massachusetts wedding photo from a private condo of the Bride and groom hugging after being married

Colorado, United States

Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir wedding photography of reactions during an outdoor ceremony

Mantova, Italy

Ricevimento, Corte Barco, Marmirolo, Mantova, Italia wedding photography showing A very intimate moment between bride and best man, the bride thanks her friend for everything he has done for her

Fabrizio Demasi

California, United States

Terlingua, TX wedding photography showing The bride and her bridesmaids dance around while waiting for the ceremony to begin

Sofia, Bulgaria

The garden of Koriata, Sofia wedding photo at the restaurant showing A hug from a loved one

Lubomir Jiponov

France

Bas-Rhin Reception wedding photography of the kilt game at the party

Marck Yvan

Taranto, Italy

Apulia Ceremony wedding photography from the outdoor ceremony in the afternoon sun under the trees

Chongqing, China

China Home wedding photography of the custom of the bridegroom carries the bride to the wedding car

Gang Chen

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul wedding photo showing smiling faces despite the masks

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

France

Île-de-France Ceremony wedding photography of the Bride's dad looking at her ring

Maryland, United States

Wedding photo from a New Jersey ceremony showing the father prayerful embrace with son and brother

Wisconsin, United States

Wedding photograph from the Couple's apartment in Madison, WI showing the Father Daughter Dance in the living room of the couple at their rescheduled wedding

Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska wedding photo at home of the flower girl trying to get into groom's cake, and the bride and bridesmaid caught her

Andrea Bibeault

District Of Columbia, United States

Milton Ridge, Maryland wedding photography showing Confetti throwing at Korean American chapel wedding

Ken Pak

District Of Columbia, United States

Sweeney Barn, Manassas, VA wedding photography of The sister and matron of honor is fixing some wardrobe issue

Ken Pak

Colorado, United States

United States wedding photography of bride getting ready during Bridal prep and Moments with mom

Stacy Gillespie

Catania, Italy

Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, Taormina wedding photography showing The moment in which these spouses meet for the ceremony is intimate and intense

China

Huzhou China wedding photography of the Dog and bride in makeup preparation

Mango Gu

Noord Holland, Netherlands

Scheveningen beach wedding photography showing the reception party, the groom in the love boat

Peter Kos

Massachusetts, United States

Boston, MA wedding photo from Artists for humanities Center of the Groom having fun during his first dance with wife

Massachusetts, United States

DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua, NH wedding photography of the bride's dancing part, as they danced apart from men

Colorado, United States

Seawell Ballroom wedding photography showing the groom dances with his groomsmen during his wedding reception at Seawell Ballroom in Denver, CO

France

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reception wedding photography created as The bride waits to get ready, she looks out the window to try to see her future husband

Herault (34) , France

Ahmedabad, India wedding photography from the festive Pool party ceremony

William Lambelet

California, United States

The Valentine, DTLA wedding photography of the bride hugging dad

Siracusa, Italy

Syracuse, Sicily wedding photography of the bride and grandpa

Simona Cancelli

Varese, Italy

Basilica di San Magno, Legnano, Italy wedding photo showing A storm of rice on the newlyweds

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Noord Brabant ceremony wedding photography of the couple embracing during the ceremony

France

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes home wedding photo showing the bride's daughter hides during the preparations

Jonathan Sylvoz

United Arab Emirates

Dubai home wedding photo of the bride Enjoying the pampering

Bindi Richardson

Colorado, United States

Pinery at the Hill, Colorado Springs, CO wedding photography of a kid break dancing during reception

Jesse La Plante

China

Fujian, China wedding photography of bridesmaids walking outdoors under red umbrella

Joy Qin

Midlothian, United Kingdom

Lindores Abbey Distillery, Newburgh wedding photo showing the Bride before the ceremony with bridesmaids

Lukas Powroziewicz

Illinois, United States

Cog Hill Country Club wedding photo of some crazy dance floor flossing

California, United States

Casa Chorro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico wedding photo of the Mariachi band members walking during a wedding parade

Brett Butterstein

Chongqing, China

China Home wedding photo of The new couple and their wedding ceremony on the stage set up in their courtyard, and the villagers came to watch the ceremony

Gang Chen

California, United States

Fort Worth, TX wedding photography from the 2nd District Court of Appeals as A bride laughs during her civil ceremony

Sofia, Bulgaria

Mogilovo, Bulgaria wedding photography showing The groom's friends throw the best man in the pool before the preparation

Boni Bonev

France

Saint Tropez wedding photography of the Party time on the dance floor

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

La Fenière, Pavie, France wedding photo of The launch of the bouquet

Antwerpen, Belgium

Flanders home wedding photography showing The bride's twin sisters run eagerly to catch the bouquet outside

Overijssel, Netherlands

Hengelo wedding photography showing the Final touchup of flower girls gown by granddad

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

UK wedding photo of A couple coming out of a church in Wiltshire, England

China

Fujian home wedding photography of the full bridal party coming down the stairs with a red umbrella

Ontario, Canada

Kitchener Ontario wedding photography showing outdoor, covid Elbow Hugs and bumps

Lori Anne Crewe

North Dakota, United States

Bismarck, ND wedding photography of a tender reception hug

Abby Paul

Vlaams Brabant, Belgium

Town Hall Leuven wedding photography of the document signing and making it official

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Castelo Saint Andrews, Gramado, Brazil wedding photography showing the Bride and groom celebrating as newlyweds with all the guests together

Antwerpen, Belgium

Flanders town hall wedding photo showing People are cheering when the couple said "I do" to each other

Trieste, Italy

Castello di Strassoldo, Cervignano, Italy wedding photo of the First dance in a dark environment

Lisa De Domenico Pacor

County Antrim, United Kingdom

The Royal Hotel, Bray, Ireland wedding photography showing the daughter remains fascinated by her bouquet even after the ceremony has finished as The two of them hug their witnesses

West Midlands, United Kingdom

UK wedding photo from Church in Croydon of the Bride and groom cutting the cake

Maryland, United States

Outdoor Delaware garden ceremony photo of the couple kiss with flower girl who can't take the PDA

Italy

Pordenone, Italy wedding photography of the brides Entry into the car

Tarn (81) , France

Tables de Crespin, Denat South of France wedding photography showing Bride and groom's daughter made a mistake while reading her words

Loic Bourniquel

Portugal

Comunidade Hindu de Portugal, Lisboa, Portugal wedding photo showing the The bride's best man was also blessed by the bride at the Pithi ceremony, a blessing ceremony for the bride, under the look of all bride's closest family

Carlos Porfírio

Massachusetts, United States

Seacoast Science Center, NH wedding photo showing While the bride was walking down the aisle while her father was almost crying

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Glasgow City Centre wedding photo showing the bride being kind and giving help

Janina Brocklesby

Vosges (88) , France

Vosges, Grand Est wedding photography showing the Half bride and half mum at hair dresser

California, United States

Pennsylvania Hotel wedding photography showing the Bride getting her makeup done by one of her friends after her first attempt at doing it herself was unsuccessful

JD Land

Herault (34) , France

Les Cabanes dans les Bois Domaine de Fourtou wedding photography of the bouquet and ribbon cutting ceremony outdoors

Johanna Marjoux

New Jersey, United States

Desmond Hotel Malvern, Pennsylvania wedding photography showing the Groom lifted up in the air for the hora with bride in the background

Michelle Arlotta

Arezzo, Italy

Zurich home wedding photography showing The last recommendation before the civil ceremony

Simone Miglietta

France

Île-de-France Ceremony location wedding image of the Bride waiting with her family before the ceremony

Ontario, Canada

Ontario Backyard wedding photo showing the Bride gets hugs from her Aunt and Niece after the ceremony

Lori Anne Crewe

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