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California, United States

Chris Shum

Wedding photographer Chris Shum of California, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded California, United States wedding photographer Chris Shum for outstanding and creative wedding photography at San Francisco Flower Girls.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

California, United States

Drew Bird

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Photograph 2608937 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto, CA.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, William Snyder

California, United States

Shaunte Dittmar

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Photograph 2539776 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Shaunte Dittmar for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Shaunte Dittmar with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at West Shore Cafe.

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

2019 v09 Photography Competition Judges

Cathaleen Curtiss, David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Tom Reese

California, United States

Kristina Cazares Neri

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Photograph 2482886 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Kristina Cazares Neri for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Kristina Cazares Neri with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lions, Tigers and Bears | Alpine, CA.

The very best reportage-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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

California, United States

Tara Arrowood

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Wedding photographer Tara Arrowood, was awarded place for photo 1760716 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Tara Arrowood, a California, United States 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.

2015 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Bill Frakes, David Leeson

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This photo presents an obvious, quickly recognized symmetry, but what I enjoyed the most were the details found on each side of the dividing line between left and right. At left musicians practice. At right, a waiter prepares. Though different acts - each the same. That only adds interest to the symmetrical aspect of the image.

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.