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Ruse, Bulgaria

Detelina Krasteva

Wedding photographer Detelina Krasteva of Ruse, 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 Ruse, Bulgaria wedding photographer Detelina Krasteva for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Aglika Palace, Bulgaria .

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz

Vermont, United States

Jacob Hannah

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Photograph 2234981 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Providence, Rhode Island.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse, Tom Reese

Guangdong, China

Felix Chan

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Wedding photographer Felix Chan, was awarded place for photo 2074301 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Felix Chan, a Guangdong, China 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.

2017 Tri3 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, David Stephenson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Renée C. Byer

Judges

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.