Beaming bride Wedding Photographers

Colorado, United States

Gretchen Troop

Photograph 2707758 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Gretchen Troop for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Gretchen Troop with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Wild Basin Lodge, Allenspark.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Martin Beddall

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Photograph 2391056 was awarded to West Sussex, United Kingdom wedding photographer Martin Beddall for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present West Sussex, United Kingdom wedding photographer Martin Beddall with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Dewsall Court, Herefordshire.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Pasquale Minniti

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Wedding photographer Pasquale Minniti of Reggio Calabria, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Reggio Calabria, Italy wedding photographer Pasquale Minniti for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Reggio Calabria.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Details Judges

David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Martha Rial

Slovenia

Samo Rovan

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Wedding photographer Samo Rovan, was awarded place for photo 601866 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Samo Rovan, a Slovenia 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.

2010 Q4 Judges

David Leeson, John Kaplan, Linda Epstein, Martha Rial, Massimo Mastrorillo

Judges

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.