brother Wedding Photographers

Maine, United States

Hailey Crabtree

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This image by Hailey Crabtree, a wedding photographer serving Maine, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Hailey Crabtree,, an exceptional Maine, United States 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.

Virginia, United States

Xiaoqi Li

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This image by Xiaoqi Li, a wedding photographer serving Virginia, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Xiaoqi Li,, an exceptional Virginia, United States 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.

This image by Carlos Porfírio, a wedding photographer serving Portugal, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Carlos Porfírio,, an exceptional Portugal 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.

Wisconsin, United States

Ilana Bar av

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Photograph 2713169 was awarded to Wisconsin, United States wedding photographer Ilana Bar av for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Wisconsin, United States wedding photographer Ilana Bar av with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lodi, Wisconsin.

The very top documentary-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 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

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Image 2685990 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to France wedding photographer Estelle Carlier for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present France wedding photographer Estelle Carlier with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

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Photograph 2673594 was awarded to Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Utrecht First Look.

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 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.

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Quebec, Canada

Esther Gibbons

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Photograph 2668180 was awarded to Quebec, Canada wedding photographer Esther Gibbons for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Quebec, Canada wedding photographer Esther Gibbons with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Les Cèdres, Quebec.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

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Zachodniopomorskie, Poland

Albert Czyżowicz

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Photograph 2665592 was awarded to Zachodniopomorskie, Poland wedding photographer Albert Czyżowicz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Zachodniopomorskie, Poland wedding photographer Albert Czyżowicz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Polish Church.

The very best photojournalistic 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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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Vermont, United States

Jacob Hannah

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Photograph 2661255 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 The Barn at Boyden Farm, VT.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

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Utrecht, Netherlands

Leonard Walpot

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Photograph 2650755 was awarded to Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Leonard Walpot for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Leonard Walpot with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Diepenheim, Netherlands.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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.

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