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Photograph 2708228 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Istanbul, Turkey.

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

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Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Audrey Dubessay

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Wedding photographer Audrey Dubessay of Maine-et-Loire (49) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Maine-et-Loire (49) , France wedding photographer Audrey Dubessay for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Angers Crosswalk.

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.

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Colorado, United States

Matt Wilson

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Wedding photographer Matt Wilson of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Matt Wilson for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Indian Peaks Wilderness, CO.

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.

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Massachusetts, United States

Alex Gordias

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Wedding photographer Alex Gordias of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Gordias for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Truro, Cape Cod, MA.

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.

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Antwerpen, Belgium

Fille Roelants

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Photograph 2610610 was awarded to Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Fille Roelants for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Fille Roelants with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Netherlands City.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

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Czech Republic

Matouš Bárta

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Wedding photographer Matouš Bárta of Czech Republic was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Czech Republic wedding photographer Matouš Bárta for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Zelená Hora.

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.

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Colorado, United States

Jesse La Plante

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Wedding photographer Jesse La Plante of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jesse La Plante for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, WY.

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.

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Sofia, Bulgaria

Ognyan Stoynev

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Wedding photographer Ognyan Stoynev 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 Ognyan Stoynev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tsarevo, BG.

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.

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Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Patrick Lombaert

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Wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert of Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sens, France.

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.

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California, United States

Raymond Nguyen

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Wedding photographer Raymond Nguyen 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 Raymond Nguyen for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Half Moon Bay.

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.

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