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Alagoas, Brazil

Renner Boldrino

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This image by Renner Boldrino, a wedding photographer serving Alagoas, Brazil, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Renner Boldrino,, an exceptional Alagoas, Brazil 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.

California, United States

Chris Shum

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Photograph 2713090 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Chris Shum for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Chris Shum with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kohl Mansion - Burlingame.

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 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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California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2712941 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Pomona.

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

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Texas, United States

Philip Thomas

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Photograph 2712815 was awarded to Texas, United States wedding photographer Philip Thomas for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Texas, United States wedding photographer Philip Thomas with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Thompson Hotel, Austin, Texas.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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Eure-et-Loir (28) , France

Arnaud Delaunay

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Photograph 2712666 was awarded to Eure-et-Loir (28) , France wedding photographer Arnaud Delaunay for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Eure-et-Loir (28) , France wedding photographer Arnaud Delaunay with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Montireau, Eure-et-Loir.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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.

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Photograph 2705964 was awarded to Torino, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Vargiu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Torino, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Vargiu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Bria, Gassino Torinese.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world 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.

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California, United States

Chris Shum

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Photograph 2705064 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Chris Shum for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Chris Shum with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at San Francisco.

The very best reportage-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 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.

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North Carolina, United States

Song Johns

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North Carolina wedding photographer Song Johns is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present North Carolina, United States engagement photographer Song Johns 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.

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Caroline Elenbaas

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Wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas of Noord Brabant, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Noble Kitchen in Cromvoirt.

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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Herault (34) , France

Johanna Marjoux

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Image 2686632 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Johanna Marjoux for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Johanna Marjoux with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.