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2022 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2022 v01 Artistic Guild Contest. Since 2002, the WPJA has only worked with highly respected and awarded picture editors and newspaper photojournalists for the judging of our contests. Winning an AG WPJA competition award is a major accomplishment in the wedding photography industry.

Best Flint Hill wedding venue photo from a Layered Editorial Style Portrait Session
Orlando Suarez
Hampshire photo ideas for the wedding planner - UK photography indoors by a window with a Beautiful bride
Anna Mikulich
Hampshire best wedding photography at The Barn at Bury Court during a Sunset portrait session of couple kissing in front of field of yellow flowers
Paul Tansley
Church San Pietro in La Spezia showing a wind of passion
Matteo Originale
Speyer photo ideas for the wedding planner - Germany photography of bride and groom silhouetted against windows with a kid
Andreas Pollok
Domaine de Massoulac showing the bride and groom deep into a romantic kiss with a dance pose
Franck Petit
South Salem, NY best wedding photography at Le Chateau for some creative Sunset portraits
Alex Paul
Alexandrian Hotel in Old Town Alexandria Portrait of a bride and groom on a red sofa in a red room, lit by a large window
Brittany Diliberto
Oasis Mini Hollywood in Almeria, Spain with the couple sitting in the corner of a room flanked by two windows
Rocio Sanchez
Banff wedding planner at Minnewanka Lake showing a Brides in black and white.
Eliza Slobodzian
Xian wedding planning tips and ideas - China photography of The new couple under the corridor light
Sun Long
Best wedding venue photography at Altissimo Climbing Club in Albi, France showing a Portrait of the married ones dancing in BW under a spot light
Loic Bourniquel
Best wedding venue photo from Switzerland as seen from above with a drone with bride and groom on wood deck by the water
Mischa Baettig
Rotterdam photo ideas for the wedding planning photography of The grooms are showing their nice suits in building ruins
Thomas Jongbloed
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes wedding planning - photography of The couple standing just below a spotlight, for the last picture of the day
Florian Maguin
A wedding venue photo from Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette, Colorado showing the Bride and groom posing for a portrait in front of a gate
Bonnie Sizer
Casa Marina Resort in Key West, FL During sunset on the beach with afterglow and moon was full that night
Michael Freas
Best wedding venue photography at Lionsgate in Lafayette, Colorado created for a Bride and groom portrait in front of a gate
Bonnie Sizer
The Paris wedding planning portrait photography of bride and the groom running in the subway on the way to the reception venue
Pierrick Roland
Yzeures sur Creuse best wedding photography at Les Allées d'Harambure showing the bride prepares to join the guests for the civil ceremony
Gaelle Caré
Tuscany best wedding photography at Villa la Palagina for a color Portrait of the newlyweds
Massimiliano Esposito
Best wedding image for the Überlingen wedding planner showing the love of bride and groom in BW
Andreas Pollok
Best wedding image for the Paris wedding planner showing The boys make the groom fly in front of the bride
Pierrick Roland
Bulgaria best wedding photography at St. Sofia Golf Club showing the Couple walking in the field just before the storm
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Bissersheim wedding planning BW bridal portrait ideas - Germany bride photography with light
Andreas Pollok
Isere wedding planner showing The couple is laughing just below the best man's bakery, a few meters of their home
Florian Maguin
Castello di Arcano Superiore in Friuli Venezia Giulia in BW showing that Rain can't stop love
Davide Cristin
Fort Collins wedding planner showing A bride and groom go for a drive in vintage car after their ceremony
Sean Lara
Florence wedding planner of The bride against a tall ivy wall
Edoardo Agresti
Royal Wootton Bassett from a drone camera over Buttercup meadow as the couple lay down on their backs
Robin Goodlad
Fort Collins photo ideas for wedding planning - Colorado photography created as the Couple shares a minute on a grassy hillside
Mark Creery
Hoboken wedding planning BW portrait ideas - New Jersey photography showing couple walking in the rain
Wenjie Han
Abbaye des Trois Fontaines as couple are lit with guests sparklers at their reception party exit
Jonathan Fortuna
Atlanta best wedding photography at the Flint Hill wedding venue showing a fine Bokeh Wedding Portrait
Orlando Suarez
Wedding venue photo from HUDL Brewing Company showing the groom had a mobile cigar for the reception and a portrait since he loves cigars
Tiago Pinheiro
Paris wedding planning photography of The bride and the groom jumping in the vineyards at sunset
Pierrick Roland
Washington DC wedding planning pic ideas- portrait photography showing Couples silhouette during reception and above all the guests and family
Anastasiia Polyakov
Las Vegas best wedding photography at Seven Magic Mountains in BW showing Bride and groom went out to desert nature after their ceremony
Tiago Pinheiro
Key West wedding planning portrait ideas in BW - Florida photography showing texture on the left of the frame is a lampshade used for a leading element
Michael Freas
Lake Tahoe wedding planning - photography from a Bride and Groom kissing portrait session in BW with reflection
Kevin Sawyer
Wedding venue photo from the Talbot Country Club in Easton, MD of The bride and groom embracing as the end of the night fireworks are on display in the distance
Brittany Diliberto
Wedding venue portrait from Hotel Monaco in Baltimore of Two grooms on a grand marble staircase with a swirl of lights enveloping them
Brittany Diliberto
Costa Rica wedding planning pic ideas - Guanacaste photography at the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall
Mauricio Urena
Sao Paulo wedding planning - Brazil portrait photography of the bride with her stunning veil
Eric Corbacho
Best wedding venue photo from Villa Chiopris in Udine, Italy for a beautiful Bride portrait
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Moraine Lake wedding planning showing a Married couple standing on the giant rock during sunset
Eliza Slobodzian
Wedding venue photo from Villa Ekaterina Vakarel of the Bride and Groom under a light outdoors at dusk
Lubomir Jiponov
Top wedding venue photography from Grant Humphries Mansion, Denver during a Bride and groom portrait session in a garden
Bonnie Sizer
Vendee wedding planner couple portrait ideas - France photography Silhouette shot of the bride and groom embracing through trees above the ocean
Jeremie Sangare
Oasis Mini Hollywood, Almeria during a bride and groom portrait session at the piano
Pedro Volana
Nant Gwytheryn wedding planning portrait ideas - photography from Couples portrait during golden hour
Andy Griffiths
Best wedding venue photo from Pont 13 in Amsterdam showing The bride and groom having a nice minute for two on the top of the deck
Thomas Jongbloed
New York City photo ideas for the wedding planning - NY photography of The couple reflecting on the ceremony they just had with their new marriage ring
Kevin Koo
Key Largo, FL photo ideas for the wedding planning - Keys photography showing sunset kissing frame of the bride and groom
Michael Freas
Top wedding venue photography from Black Canyon Inn, Estes Park resulting in artistic bridal portrait at a mountain wedding venue
Jesse La Plante
Scotland wedding planner showing bride and groom in BW and backlit under tree
Mike Cook
Ca' Borghese in La Spezia of the bride and groom embracing under a dramatic sky filled with clouds and rays of sunshine
Matteo Originale
Best wedding venue photo from Finca Fuente Arcos in Madrid for a Couple night shot
Sergio Cueto
Château de Saint-Senoch showing bride and groom during photoshoot on wedding day
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
Wedding image for the Fort Point, San Francisco wedding planner showing the couple embracing by the water under the Golden Gate Bridge
Jipeng Han
Image from The Alexandrian Hotel in Old Town Alexandria, VA resulting in a fine solo portrait of the groom in the hallway of the hotel
Johnny Shryock
San Francisco wedding planner - Fort Point photography under the California bridge
Jipeng Han
Perth wedding planning portrait ideas - photography of Bride and groom walking together
Jacob Gordon
Lunar Hotel in Goreme, Nevsehir, Turkey during a snowy day couple session on the wedding day
Ufuk Sarisen
Nevers photo ideas for the wedding planning - Nièvre photography showing the Billiard couple posing on the pool table
Bertrand Roguet
Baltimore wedding Image at The Winslow showing Two brides appear to be leaning on the sky for a portrait on the rooftop
Johnny Shryock
Schloss Diersfordt in Wesel, Germany during Couples First look in the Location
Patrycja Janik
Isere wedding planning - portrait photography of The groom and his bestmens for a group picture
Florian Maguin
Estes Park best wedding photography at Black Canyon Inn showing the bride and groom in trees at snowy mountain winter wedding
Jesse La Plante
Virginia photography of The couple embracing in front of a brick building, and the tree behind them is reflected below making it appear as if the brides bouquet is in the tree
Brittany Diliberto
Scotland wedding planner showing the backlit couple in front of castle entrance
Mike Cook
Baeza, Jaen wedding planning picture ideas - BW photography from Grooms house in Spain
Pedro Volana
Best wedding venue photography at Rheinstein Castle in the night with the embracing bride and groom
Andreas Pollok
Tuscany wedding planning ideas - Italy photography in BW from the Reception venue of The bride
Edoardo Agresti
Castello di Bibbione in Tuscany during a Couple Shooting session with dramatic window light and shadows on the wall
Marco Vegni
China wedding planning photography from a Wedding Day Portrait session with the bride and a flower
Vincent Mu
Château de Pont-Chevron created as the Bride and groom pose under indoor light during photoshoot on wedding day
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
BW wedding image ideas for the Tuscany wedding planner at the Reception venue with A ray of light and a bride
Edoardo Agresti
Switzerland photo ideas for the wedding planning - photography from a Castle with a romantic hug and kiss
Mischa Baettig
Las Vegas top wedding photography at Red Rock Canyon during bride and groom desert rocks photoshoot
Tiago Pinheiro
Angelbachtal wedding planning - photography Refelections of the bride and groom in black and white
Andreas Pollok
Wedding image for the Lanouaille, France wedding planner showing The couple posing near tall trees with a dark sky
Patrick Lombaert
Wen Valley wedding planning - Germany photography in BW of the Newlyweds
Martin Hecht
Xian wedding planner showing the projection of morning light on front windshield of the wedding car
Sun Long
Maryland photography of two grooms walking, arms linked, and laughing
Johnny Shryock
VA photography of two brides embracing in silhouette, featuring the stunning veil rock formations
Brittany Diliberto
Pieterskerk of the bride turning around in the beautiful light which is coming from the window
Caroline Elenbaas
Norfolk photo ideas for the wedding planning - Stanford photography showing Couples portrait when leaving the venue
Andy Griffiths
Santissima Trinita Church in Florence, Italy showing kissing with Ponte Vecchio as a Frame
Andrea Sampoli
Las Vegas wedding planning BW portrait ideas - Nevada photography showing Love and breeze
Tiago Pinheiro
Las Vegas wedding planning photography from a 30's themed group shot of the wedding party
Tiago Pinheiro
Top wedding venue photography from The Hill Garden and Pergola in London during a bridal photo session on the wedding day
Ufuk Sarisen
Chateau La Hitte in BW of bride and groom walking and holding hands in a rural meadow with a trail
Franck Petit
Nanping wedding planning - China photography from the hotel of bride and groom silhouette
Xiang Qi
La Chapelle Bangkok for the Couple Portrait session in warm light
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Viaduto 13, Ferrovia do Trigo showing a beautiful picturesque setting over the viaduct at an active railroad trough which much of the flow of wheat from the state of Rio Grande do Sul passes
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Best wedding venue photo from Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, CO showing a creative portrait of bride at winter mountain wedding
Jesse La Plante
Paris wedding planner showing the urban couple session
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
Flamm Bodrum best wedding photography for a Minimalist couple portrait backlit
Emre Nesli
Grand Est wedding planning - Vosges portrait photography at the Reception venue with a Couple portrait by night
Julien Maria
Meuse best wedding photography at Château de Saint-Senoch in Varennes from a rural photoshoot with the groom and bride under dark skies
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
JW Marriott, Hacienda Pinilla in Guanacaste, Costa Rica showing Bride and groom holding hands under a stunning sunset after their wedding ceremony
Mauricio Urena
Best wedding venue photo from the Palace of Fine Arts showing bride and groom on the steps of love outdoors
Jipeng Han
Wedding image for the Rotterdam wedding planner at the harbor After a stormy day a big splash of water was laying on the concrete floor
Thomas Jongbloed
Piccadilly Circus showing London time stands still
Robin Goodlad
Gut Hungenbach in Kurten, Germany showing Evening shooting with the couple and snow
Patrycja Janik
Wen Valley, Germany wedding planning portrait ideas - DE photography of Newlyweds at her First Look
Martin Hecht
Domaine de Montcausson, Revel resulting in a creative portrait of the bride with a red wall
Sophie Stacino
Taiwan photo ideas for the wedding planning - Taipei photography of the couple embracing indoors during a bride and groom portrait session
ChiangYuan Hung
Lionsgate Event Center, Lafayette, CO showing a stylish wedding party
Matt Wilson
Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette, Colorado for a snowy portrait of the couple almost kissing
Matt Wilson
Château de Saint-Senoch of bride and groom spot backlit oudoors at dusk by building
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
The Montfoort photo ideas for the wedding planner - Couple photography with The bride showing her dress while the groom is standing against a wall
Thomas Jongbloed
Best wedding image for the Romrod wedding planner showing the bride laying down in the sunlight and shadows
Andreas Pollok
Wedding photography for couples at Ferrovia do Trigo. This photo was taken with a couple who opted for this beautiful setting, a tunnel that connects the railways
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Lille wedding planning BW couple ideas - France photography during cocktail hour of the seance couple
Estelle Carlier
Domaine de Nolet in Aucamville, FR of a kiss of the bride and groom under the rain
Sophie Stacino
Wedding venue photo from Villa Al Trovatore, Cervignano, Udine in BW showing Bride hugging her groom
Paolo Blocar
Scotland wedding planning - portrait photography of backlit bride and groom in front of tree lined path
Mike Cook
Nanning photo ideas for the wedding planning - China photography of the bride on a spiral staircase
Color Song
Houston wedding planning picture ideas - Texas photography showing a beautiful view from venues roof top with backlight
Brandon Lai
Best wedding venue photography at Black Canyon Inn, Estes Park during wedding party portrait session at CO mountain wedding venue
Jesse La Plante
Kananaskis Country wedding planning picture ideas - Alberta photography in BW showing Bride and groom looking deeply into each others eyes on the top of the mountain
Eliza Slobodzian
Vosges photo ideas for the wedding planner - Grand Est photography for a Couple portrait by night
Julien Maria
Italy wedding planning - photography from Just out of the church
Edoardo Agresti
Rotterdam wedding planning portrait ideas - NL photography showing The grooms are standing in front of an old church and showing their suits.
Thomas Jongbloed
San Jose photo ideas for the wedding planner - CA photography from a City Hall love session
Jipeng Han
Toronto wedding planning - artistic photography of The brides party are getting to cross the street
Cafa Liu
Venice photo ideas for wedding planning - photography of couple posed by a Venice canal
Luca Fabbian
Astor Garden Hotel in Bulgaria for a Backlight portrait of the couple during golden hour
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Zephyr Cove photo ideas for wedding planning - Nevada photography in BW showing a couple sharing a laugh and embrace after their snowy elopement
Nicky Byrnes
Best wedding venue photo from Bourton Hall in Rugby, UK in a Silhouette of bride and groom
Emil Boczek
Sao Paulo wedding planner showing suggestions for a dramatic bride portrait in Black and White
Eric Corbacho
Minnewanka Lake wedding planner showing a Happy Bride and Groom jumping after their elopement in Canada
Eliza Slobodzian
South Lake Tahoe wedding planning portrait ideas - CA photography of Bride and groom up on a rock posing on wedding day
Kevin Sawyer
Lelystad wedding planning photography of grooms standing in the rain
Thomas Jongbloed
Best wedding venue photo from Walden Chicago showing a Broadway star posing with groom on the rooftop during a dance pose
Noelle Adams
Las Vegas photo ideas for the wedding planner urban streets portrait ideas - NV photography with Couple walking around the Arts District
Tiago Pinheiro
Kasteel De Hooge Vuursche in Baarn showing The happy couple is posing and having fun with the dresses
Caroline Elenbaas
Wedding venue photo from Villa Al Trovatore, Cervignano, Udine showing Bride and groom walking through the vineyards
Paolo Blocar
Artistic wedding photography from Reception Venue Le Vescovane showing a Portrait of the bride and groom on the threshold of the reception mansion
Luca Fabbian
The Sorrento photo ideas for the wedding planner - Italy photography of the bride and groom during a Magic Sunset
Nicola Genati
Riaillé, France wedding planning - photography from The couple portrait session at sunset in the trees
Patrick Lombaert
Pont-Saint-Martin photography in BW of Bride and groom team drinking at the bar
Patrick Lombaert
Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok during a Brides Portrait session in BW
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
Best wedding venue photo from the Luray Caverns created as the couple pose with their lanterns as if they are on a cave expedition
Brittany Diliberto
Best wedding venue photography at Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica showing Bride and groom seeing each other during their sunset portrait session
Mauricio Urena
Littleton wedding planning portrait ideas for the couple - Colorado photography of Bride and groom sharing a laugh in the sun
Mark Creery
Artistic wedding photography of Newlyweds kissing at the top of the mountain in Kananaskis Country, Canada
Eliza Slobodzian
Canada wedding planning - Lake Minnewanka photography during a Bride and groom portrait session by the water
Eliza Slobodzian
Isere, France wedding planner showing The couple is dancing in the park of the venue, just before their first dance
Florian Maguin
The Old Vicarage showing the bride and groom on the grass near the trees with Sunset shadows
Robin Goodlad
Pont-Saint-Martin wedding portrait from Italy of the Bride and groom lit from behind in a silhouette with a blue light
Patrick Lombaert
Perth photo ideas for wedding planning - Australia photography in BW for creative Bride and groom portraits
Jacob Gordon
Beijing wedding planner, photography from a bridal portrait session in black and white with silhouette
Vincent Mu
A Royal Sonesta Harbor Court in Baltimore image of Two brides walking down a spiral staircase, one leading the other
Brittany Diliberto
Best wedding image for the Montfoort wedding planner showing The bride and groom have a minute for two in a small alley
Thomas Jongbloed
Lyon wedding planning with a sample of a couple session on the metro
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
Wedding venue photo from Fort Pelissier in Meurthe-et-Moselle for a Couple portrait by night
Julien Maria
Romrod wedding planning - photography of bride and groom with Wind in the hair
Andreas Pollok
Banff wedding planning ideas and suggestions - Minnewanka Lake photography during Newlyweds portrait session after wedding ceremony at the stunning location
Eliza Slobodzian
Best wedding venue photography at Winters Creek Lodge at Mt Rose Ski Resort showing the Couple in the middle of wide dynamic windows and silhouetted with clouds
Kevin Sawyer
Jaen best wedding photography at Jardines de Jabalcuz in BW with the couple posing at dusk near the hood of a car with headlights on
Pedro Volana

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.