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This image by Massimiliano Beccati, a wedding photographer serving Milano, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Massimiliano Beccati,, an exceptional Milano, 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.

Stirlingshire, United Kingdom

Mike Cook

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Photograph 2693274 was awarded to Stirlingshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Mike Cook for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Stirlingshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Mike Cook with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Cornhill Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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 recognized 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese
Colorado, United States

Liam Gordon

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Photograph 2692107 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Liam Gordon for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Liam Gordon with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hideaway Inn, Colorado Springs, CO.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese
Georgia, United States

Cindy Brown

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Photograph 2690573 was awarded to Georgia, United States wedding photographer Cindy Brown for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Georgia, United States wedding photographer Cindy Brown with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Wahoo! Grill, Decatur, GA.

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 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.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Wedding photographer Huy Che Hoang 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 Huy Che Hoang for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Saigon.

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power, Susan Walsh
Zachodniopomorskie, Poland

Bartosz Chrzanowski

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Wedding photographer Bartosz Chrzanowski of Zachodniopomorskie, Poland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Zachodniopomorskie, Poland wedding photographer Bartosz Chrzanowski for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Poland.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power
Da Nang, Vietnam

Trung Dinh

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Wedding photographer Trung Dinh of Da Nang, 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 Da Nang, Vietnam wedding photographer Trung Dinh for outstanding and creative wedding photography at 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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power
Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Wedding photographer Emre Nesli of Istanbul, 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 Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mersin.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Seth Resnick
London, United Kingdom

Obi Nwokedi

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Wedding photographer Obi Nwokedi of London, 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 London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Obi Nwokedi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at London.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Seth Resnick

Wedding photographer Eduardo Blanco of Murcia, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Murcia, Spain wedding photographer Eduardo Blanco for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hotel Murcia.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Seth Resnick

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.