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Paris (75) , France

Samantha Pastoor

This image by Samantha Pastoor, a wedding photographer serving Paris (75) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Samantha Pastoor,, an exceptional Paris (75) , France wedding photographer. This captivating image has earned a prestigious WPJA Spotlight Feature, highlighting remarkable talent and artistic approach. Join us in celebrating the unparalleled creativity and excellence exhibited by a WPJA member.

Izmir, Turkey

Furkan Akarsu

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Wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu of Izmir, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Izmir, Turkey wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Uzbaş Arboretum - Urla, İzmir.

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.

2023 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

Alicante, Spain

Toni Miranda

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Photograph 2483856 was awarded to Alicante, Spain wedding photographer Toni Miranda for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Alicante, Spain wedding photographer Toni Miranda with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Cocentaina, Alicante.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Overijssel, Netherlands

Peter van der Lingen

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Wedding photographer Peter van der Lingen, was awarded place for photo 1841826 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Peter van der Lingen, a Overijssel, Netherlands 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.

2016 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Vignoles

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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.