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Jaen, Spain

Pedro Volana

Photograph 2712017 was awarded to Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Pedro Volana for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Pedro Volana with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Salones Mayestic, Arjona, Jaén.

The very top documentary-style 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

São Paulo, Brazil

Eric Corbacho

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Wedding photographer Eric Corbacho of São Paulo, 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 São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Eric Corbacho for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sao Paulo.

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.

2023 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

Lecco, Italy

Luigi Rota

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Wedding photographer Luigi Rota of Lecco, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Lecco, Italy wedding photographer Luigi Rota for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Casa Della Sposa.

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

France

Karol Robache

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Wedding photographer Karol Robache of 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 France wedding photographer Karol Robache for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Castel Jalesnes.

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

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Vinicius Terror

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Photograph 2540951 was awarded to Minas Gerais, Brazil wedding photographer Vinicius Terror for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Minas Gerais, Brazil wedding photographer Vinicius Terror with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Vila Relicario.

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

2019 v09 Photography Competition Judges

Cathaleen Curtiss, David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Tom Reese

Herault (34) , France

William Lambelet

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Photograph 2388896 was awarded to Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Montpellier .

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

South Carolina, United States

Erin Chrisman

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Wedding photographer Erin Chrisman, was awarded place for photo 521056 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Erin Chrisman, a South Carolina, 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

Judges

Great technically from a situation not easy to capture this well.