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Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Simon Dewey

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This image by Simon Dewey, a wedding photographer serving Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Simon Dewey,, an exceptional Derbyshire, United Kingdom 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.

Vicenza, Italy

Luca Fabbian

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This image by Luca Fabbian, a wedding photographer serving Vicenza, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Luca Fabbian,, an exceptional Vicenza, Italy 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.

Tarn (81) , France

Loic Bourniquel

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Wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel of Tarn (81) , 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 Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de la Poudié, Tarn.

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.

2023 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
North Carolina, United States

Song Johns

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North Carolina wedding photographer Song Johns is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present North Carolina, United States engagement photographer Song Johns 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 Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez of Valencia, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Valencia, Spain wedding photographer Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mas de Alzedo Venue, Valencia, Spain.

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.

2023 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Devon, United Kingdom

Adrian Downing

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Photograph 2689582 was awarded to Devon, United Kingdom wedding photographer Adrian Downing for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Devon, United Kingdom wedding photographer Adrian Downing with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer
Overijssel, Netherlands

Indra Simons

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Photograph 2681535 was awarded to Overijssel, Netherlands wedding photographer Indra Simons for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Overijssel, Netherlands wedding photographer Indra Simons with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kasteel Weijenburg.

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 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Maharashtra, India

Ankita Asthana

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Photograph 2671869 was awarded to Maharashtra, India wedding photographer Ankita Asthana for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Maharashtra, India wedding photographer Ankita Asthana with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Goa, India Ceremony.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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.

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway

Wedding photographer Paolo Blocar of Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Italy wedding photographer Paolo Blocar for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Villa Al Trovatore, Cervignano, Udine.

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.

2022 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles
North Carolina, United States

Michael Freas

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Wedding photographer Michael Freas of North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Michael Freas for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Playa Largo Resort, Key Largo, FL.

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.

2022 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles

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.