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California, United States

Brett Butterstein

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Photograph 2660624 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Valentine Venue, Los Angeles.

The very best photojournalistic 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Photograph 2641103 was awarded to Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Saint Nectarie Church.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Sofia, Bulgaria

Ognyan Stoynev

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Photograph 2598389 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Ognyan Stoynev for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Ognyan Stoynev with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Tsarevo, Bulgaria.

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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Photograph 2593580 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Montana, Bulgaria.

The very top documentary-style 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 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 pro wedding photographer.

2020 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Firenze, Italy

Zsofia Rebicek

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Photograph 2573873 was awarded to Firenze, Italy wedding photographer Zsofia Rebicek for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Firenze, Italy wedding photographer Zsofia Rebicek with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Abbazia di San Giusto, Tuscany.

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

2019 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Sofia, Bulgaria

Boni Bonev

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Photograph 2561162 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Boni Bonev for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Boni Bonev with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at St. Paraskeva Church, Sofia.

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

2019 v16 Photography Competition Judges

Photograph 2552657 was awarded to Bulgaria wedding photographer Hristina Handzhieva for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Bulgaria wedding photographer Hristina Handzhieva with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at .

The very best reportage-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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v14 Photography Competition Judges

Photograph 2550513 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Ivelina Cholakova for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Ivelina Cholakova with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kazichene Village.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

2019 v13 Photography Competition Judges

Sofia, Bulgaria

Boni Bonev

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Wedding photographer Boni Bonev of Sofia, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Boni Bonev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sofia.

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.

2018 v04 Artistic Guild - Wedding Day Details Judges

New South Wales, Australia

Elias Papadopoulos

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Wedding photographer Elias Papadopoulos, was awarded place for photo 1128066 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Elias Papadopoulos, a New South Wales, Australia 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.

2013 Q1 Contest Judges

Photographer's Comment

Being a Hot summers day January wedding (Southern Hemispher) everyone was feeling the heat including myself, the couple were really struggling and was quite funny how she kept fanning herself regularly, I thought my job would be to convey this to them thru my images,

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