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Photograph 2680435 was awarded to France wedding photographer Colas Declercq for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Colas Declercq with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Marseille Preparations.

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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Isere(38) , France

Florian Maguin

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Photograph 2677707 was awarded to Isere(38) , France wedding photographer Florian Maguin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Isere(38) , France wedding photographer Florian Maguin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Isere Hotel Father First Look.

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 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.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Veronica Ruiz

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Image 2656615 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Buenos Aires, Argentina wedding photographer Veronica Ruiz 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina wedding photographer Veronica Ruiz 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.

Virginia, United States

Xiaoqi Li

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Image 2656599 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Xiaoqi Li 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 Virginia, United States wedding photographer Xiaoqi Li 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.

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Caroline Elenbaas

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Image 2655684 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas 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 Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas 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.

Alagoas, Brazil

Gustavo Sarmento

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Alagoas wedding photographer Gustavo Sarmento is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Alagoas, Brazil engagement photographer Gustavo Sarmento with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

wedding photographer Carlos Porfírio is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Portugal engagement photographer Carlos Porfírio with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

California, United States

Chris Shum

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California wedding photographer Chris Shum is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Chris Shum with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Budapest, Hungary

Attila Ancsin

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Budapest wedding photographer Attila Ancsin is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Budapest, Hungary engagement photographer Attila Ancsin with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Budapest, Hungary

Attila Ancsin

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Budapest wedding photographer Attila Ancsin is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Budapest, Hungary engagement photographer Attila Ancsin with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

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.