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Pistoia, Italy

Alice Franchi

This image by Alice Franchi, a wedding photographer serving Pistoia, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Alice Franchi,, an exceptional Pistoia, Italy 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.

Rhone (69) , France

Mallory Davies

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Photograph 2707606 was awarded to Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Mallory Davies for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Mallory Davies with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Eglise de Saint-Just Chaleyssin.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

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

California, United States

Shaun Baker

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Photograph 2698789 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Shaun Baker for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Shaun Baker with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Old Poway Park, San Diego.

The very best reportage-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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2661092 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Valentine DTLA, Los Angeles Flower Girls Blowing Bubbles.

The very top photojournalistic 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 recognized 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 professional wedding photographer.

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial

District Of Columbia, United States

Ken Pak

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Photograph 2531401 was awarded to District Of Columbia, United States wedding photographer Ken Pak for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present District Of Columbia, United States wedding photographer Ken Pak with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Moon Palace Cancun.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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.

2019 v09 Photography Competition Judges

Cathaleen Curtiss, David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Tom Reese

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Renan Radici

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Wedding photographer Renan Radici of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil wedding photographer Renan Radici for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Casa dos noivos Zona Sul de Porto Alegre.

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

New York, United States

Wenjie Han

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New York wedding photographer Wenjie Han is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present New York, United States engagement photographer Wenjie Han with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.