brides makeup Wedding Photographers

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

Photograph 2673345 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Soho House İstanbul.

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

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway

France

Castille Alma

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Wedding photographer Castille Alma 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 Castille Alma for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lyon, 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.

2021 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Tel Aviv, Israel

Alexey Kudrik

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Wedding photographer Alexey Kudrik, was awarded place for photo 888501 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Alexey Kudrik, a Tel Aviv, Israel 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.

2012 Q1 Contest Judges

Barry Chin, David Leeson, Glen Wexler, Susan Walsh, Torsten Kjellstrand

Photographer's Comment

I just stepped out to the balcony and found this 360 degree panoramic view. I couldn't miss it!

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.