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Massachusetts, United States

Simi Rabinowitz

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Photograph 2704468 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Community Rowing Boathouse, Brighton, Massachusetts.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder
Colorado, United States

Sean Turner

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Wedding photographer Sean Turner of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Turner for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Colorado.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick
Massachusetts, United States

Simi Rabinowitz

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Wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Oceanview - Nahant, MA.

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.

2019 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
New Hampshire, United States

Sarah V. Martinez

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Photograph 2508006 was awarded to New Hampshire, United States wedding photographer Sarah V. Martinez for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New Hampshire, United States wedding photographer Sarah V. Martinez with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Jackson, New Hampshire.

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

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Damon Winter, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse
Colorado, United States

Nathan Welton

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Wedding photographer Nathan Welton, was awarded place for photo 59256 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Nathan Welton, a Colorado, 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.

2007 Q4 Judges

Judges

  • COMMENTS: A fantastic, intense moment enhanced by the incredible light and landscape. A painting.
New York, United States

Rich Janniello

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Wedding photographer Rich Janniello, was awarded place for photo 343361 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Rich Janniello, a New York, 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.

2010 Q1 Judges

Ann Johansson, David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Peter Power

Judges

  • Terrific reaction; would have rated higher if the composition had not been so static center-placed.
United States

Julie Gelfand

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Wedding photographer Julie Gelfand, was awarded place for photo 425631 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Julie Gelfand, a 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.

2010 Q2 Judges

Chris Curry, Jim Gehrz, John Scanlan, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick

Judges

    Wedding photographer Carlos Varela, was awarded place for photo 54496 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Carlos Varela, a 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.

    2007 Q1 Judges

    Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith

    Judges

    • This image really gives a nice sense of place. The smallish wedding adds a hint of informality. The big sky offers a feeling of living in the country. Add the TV antenna on the roof of the house and you've got a pretty nice slice of country living and a great ceremony shot to boot.

    Wedding photographer Sol Tamargo, was awarded place for photo 552846 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Sol Tamargo, a Mexico 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.

    2010 Q4 Judges

    David Leeson, John Kaplan, Linda Epstein, Martha Rial, Massimo Mastrorillo

    Judges

    • The best bit of humor for this category. Love the dog using the chuppah to relieve himself.
    • Both joyful and humorous in its essence of gentleman at their most natural.
    United States

    Matt Kim

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    Wedding photographer Matt Kim, was awarded place for photo 574956 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Matt Kim, a 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.

    2010 Q4 Judges

    David Leeson, John Kaplan, Linda Epstein, Martha Rial, Massimo Mastrorillo

    Judges

      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.