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Photograph 2631218 was awarded to China wedding photographer Haoce Sun for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Haoce Sun with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Zhejiang.

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

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Image 2622269 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Singapore wedding photographer Timothy Sim for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Singapore wedding photographer Timothy Sim with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Wedding photographer Ivelina Cholakova of Sofia, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Ivelina Cholakova for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sofia, Bulgaria.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2019 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Rohit Gautam

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Photograph 2308986 was awarded to Bedfordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Rohit Gautam for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Bedfordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Rohit Gautam with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at H Suite, Edgbaston, Birmingham .

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their images 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 pro wedding photographer.

2018 v15 Photography Competition Judges

Joe Weiss, Ken Geiger, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse
New York, United States

Emin Kuliyev

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Wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev of New York, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded New York, United States wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Bronx New York.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2018 v01 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Portraits Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz
South Carolina, United States

Ben Chrisman

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Wedding photographer Ben Chrisman, was awarded place for photo 1341911 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Ben Chrisman, a South Carolina, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2013 Q4 Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Preston Gannaway

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    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.