classic Wedding Photographers

Ohio, United States

Kristen Beck

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Ohio wedding photographer Kristen Beck is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Ohio, United States engagement photographer Kristen Beck 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.

Colorado, United States

Mark Creery

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Wedding photographer Mark Creery 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 Mark Creery for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park.

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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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Paul Rogers

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Photograph 2742349 was awarded to Hertfordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Rogers for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hertfordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Rogers with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Priory Barn, Hitchin.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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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Guernsey, United Kingdom

Nick Despres

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Photograph 2742265 was awarded to Guernsey, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nick Despres for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Guernsey, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nick Despres with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at St. Peter's Church, Guernsey.

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

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Wisconsin, United States

Taber Lacie

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Photograph 2742246 was awarded to Wisconsin, United States wedding photographer Taber Lacie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Wisconsin, United States wedding photographer Taber Lacie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Rubicon, Wisconsin.

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

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Damion Mower

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Wedding photographer Damion Mower of Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Damion Mower for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Oxford, United Kingdom.

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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Istanbul, Turkey

Serenay Lokcetin

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Photograph 2741765 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Serenay Lokcetin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Serenay Lokcetin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kasteel Ruurlo.

The very best documentary-style 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 professional wedding photographer.

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Nord (59) , France

Guillaume Leduc

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Wedding photographer Guillaume Leduc of Nord (59) , 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 Nord (59) , France wedding photographer Guillaume Leduc for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nord Rainy Day Portrait.

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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Budapest, Hungary

Attila Ancsin

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Wedding photographer Attila Ancsin of Budapest, Hungary was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Budapest, Hungary wedding photographer Attila Ancsin for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Budapest Snowy Portrait.

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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Istanbul, Turkey

Reyhan Kocakaya

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Wedding photographer Reyhan Kocakaya of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Reyhan Kocakaya for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Streets of Istanbul.

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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