bride shoes

Herault (34) , France

William Lambelet

Photograph 2625458 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 Vinsobres, France .

The very best documentary-style 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 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

Virginia, United States

Nam Trinh

View Profile

Photograph 2604713 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Nam Trinh for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Nam Trinh with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Virginia.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss

La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

View Profile

Wedding photographer Matteo Originale of La Spezia, 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 La Spezia, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Originale for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Portofino.

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

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

View Profile

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 Hilton Hotel.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

France

Florent Cattelain

View Profile

Wedding photographer Florent Cattelain 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 Florent Cattelain for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de Tauzies, 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.

2019 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

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