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California, United States

Chris Shum

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This image by Chris Shum, a wedding photographer serving California, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Chris Shum,, an exceptional California, 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.

Arizona, United States

Rebekah Sampson

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This image by Rebekah Sampson, a wedding photographer serving Arizona, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Rebekah Sampson,, an exceptional Arizona, 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.

California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2712934 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Scripps Seaside Forum, San Diego.

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 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 pro wedding photographer.

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California, United States

Jipeng Han

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Photograph 2683412 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Jipeng Han for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Jipeng Han with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at San Jose Bride.

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 recognized 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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California, United States

Tyler Vu

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Wedding photographer Tyler Vu 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 Tyler Vu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at San Jose, California.

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.

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California, United States

Ian Chin

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Photograph 2651776 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Ian Chin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Ian Chin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Fremont, California.

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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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California, United States

Drew Bird

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Photograph 2649493 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 San Francisco.

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

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California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2635085 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Westin St. Francis, San Francisco.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 professional wedding photographer.

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United Kingdom

Kate Hampson

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Photograph 2630061 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Kate Hampson for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Kate Hampson with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at California Beach.

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

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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.