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California, United States

Kevin Sawyer

Wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Osheas Irish Pub, Lousiville, Kentucky.

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.

2022 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Jim Gehrz, Mary Vignoles, Susan Walsh

Italy

Paolo Blocar

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Photograph 2627023 was awarded to Italy wedding photographer Paolo Blocar for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Italy wedding photographer Paolo Blocar with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Gorizia, Italy.

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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

China

Moana Wu

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Photograph 2308091 was awarded to China wedding photographer Moana Wu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Moana Wu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Shanghai .

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 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v15 Photography Competition Judges

Joe Weiss, Ken Geiger, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse

Nevada, United States

Tara Theilen

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Wedding photographer Tara Theilen, was awarded place for photo 1841361 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Tara Theilen, a Nevada, 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.

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.