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Maharashtra, India

Ankita Asthana

This image by Ankita Asthana, a wedding photographer serving Maharashtra, India, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ankita Asthana,, an exceptional Maharashtra, India 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.

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

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Photograph 2689719 was awarded to Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Relais du Moulin Neuf, Barbaste.

The very best documentary-style 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 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.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

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

Izmir, Turkey

Furkan Akarsu

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Wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu of Izmir, 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 Izmir, Turkey wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lidya Sardes Hotel Thermal & Spa-Manisa.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

Eure-et-Loir (28) , France

Arnaud Delaunay

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Eure-et-Loir (28) wedding photographer Arnaud Delaunay is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Eure-et-Loir (28) , France engagement photographer Arnaud Delaunay 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.

Sichuan, China

Cheng Guo

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Wedding photographer Cheng Guo of Sichuan, China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sichuan, China wedding photographer Cheng Guo for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sichuan.

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.

2021 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Sophie Stacino

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Wedding photographer Sophie Stacino of Haute-Garonne (31) , 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 Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Sophie Stacino for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de Launac, Occitanie.

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.

2021 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

Limerick, Ireland

Jamie Gillies

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Photograph 2600300 was awarded to Limerick, Ireland wedding photographer Jamie Gillies for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Limerick, Ireland wedding photographer Jamie Gillies with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kinnity Castle, Ireland.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

New Jersey, United States

Lauren Brimhall

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Wedding photographer Lauren Brimhall, was awarded place for photo 1872506 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Lauren Brimhall, a New Jersey, 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.

2016 Q2 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Preston Gannaway, Seth Resnick

Judges

This was a very strong category and there were a lot of strong images but this one really stands out with strong color, great sense of gesture and composition.

China

Bai Gang

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Wedding photographer Bai Gang, was awarded place for photo 1873226 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Bai Gang, a China 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.

2016 Q2 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Preston Gannaway, Seth Resnick

Judges

Very strong graphic impact from the repetitive patterns aided by a color accent. Nice job.

New York, United States

Fadi Kheir

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Wedding photographer Fadi Kheir, was awarded place for photo 1267741 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Fadi Kheir, 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.

2013 Q3 Contest Judges

Dennis Brack, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Yonathan Weitzman

Judges

The energy and exuberance of these two is refreshing. I love the brand new shoes--not a scratch on the soles. I am always marveling at pictures that we are making today that we could have never made years ago.