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Virginia, United States

Sarah Sta Ana

Wedding photographer Sarah Sta Ana of Virginia, 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 Virginia, United States wedding photographer Sarah Sta Ana for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sikh Temple.

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

Illinois, United States

Milan Lazic

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Photograph 2642736 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Milan Lazic for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Milan Lazic with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Barington Hill Country Club.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Patrycja Janik

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Wedding photographer Patrycja Janik of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany wedding photographer Patrycja Janik for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Schloss Linnep, Ratingen.

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.

2020 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh

Thailand

Chanarthip Cheingthong

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Photograph 2614252 was awarded to Thailand wedding photographer Chanarthip Cheingthong for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Thailand wedding photographer Chanarthip Cheingthong with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Bangkok.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

2020 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power

United Kingdom

Lyndsey Goddard

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Photograph 2599583 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Streatham Church .

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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

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

California, United States

Shaun Baker

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Photograph 2543775 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Shaun Baker for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Shaun Baker with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Poway.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v10 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Ross Taylor, Susan Walsh

Georgia, United States

David Murray

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Wedding photographer David Murray, was awarded place for photo 45126 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented David Murray, a Georgia, 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.

2003 Winter Judges

Judges

Different way of seeing a photo that could be a clichÃ©. The faces on the back of the car along with the raised arm tells the whole story. Liked the timeless image of the car driving away - and the hand sticking out gave it the needed human touch. A fun well-anticipated moment.