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Wedding Photography Award - 2641103

A Romania wedding photojournalist at the Saint Nectarie Church captured this moment as the Bride is getting uncrowned during the orthodox ceremony

Photograph 2641103 was awarded to Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Saint Nectarie Church.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their pictures 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Saint Nectarie Church

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

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.