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Photograph 2666625 was awarded to France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine la Fauconnie.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world 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.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Wedding photographer Stam Chananakhon of United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded United Kingdom wedding photographer Stam Chananakhon for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Trisara, Phuket .

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

Wedding photographer Tam Nguyen of Vietnam was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Vietnam wedding photographer Tam Nguyen for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Palm Garden Resort Hoi An.

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
Massachusetts, United States

Joyelle West

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Wedding photographer Joyelle West, was awarded place for photo 600906 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Joyelle West, a Massachusetts, 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.

2010 Q4 Judges

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

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    Minas Gerais, Brazil

    Wander Faria

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    Wedding photographer Wander Faria, was awarded place for photo 1842141 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Wander Faria, a Minas Gerais, Brazil 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.