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São Paulo, Brazil

Eric Corbacho

Wedding photographer Eric Corbacho of São Paulo, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Eric Corbacho for outstanding and creative wedding photography at São Caetano do Sul.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

Mazowieckie, Poland

Marek Hanyzewski

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Wedding photographer Marek Hanyzewski of Mazowieckie, Poland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Mazowieckie, Poland wedding photographer Marek Hanyzewski for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Masovian.

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

Siena, Italy

Marco Vegni

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Wedding photographer Marco Vegni of Siena, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Siena, Italy wedding photographer Marco Vegni for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Crete Senesi, Siena, Tuscany.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick

Vosges (88) , France

Julien Maria

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Photograph 2626612 was awarded to Vosges (88) , France wedding photographer Julien Maria for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vosges (88) , France wedding photographer Julien Maria with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Grand Est Outdoor Event.

The very best reportage-style 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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

Vosges (88) , France

Julien Maria

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Photograph 2369376 was awarded to Vosges (88) , France wedding photographer Julien Maria for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vosges (88) , France wedding photographer Julien Maria with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Gironcourt Sur Vraine .

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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

Ontario, Canada

Ben Benvie

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Wedding photographer Ben Benvie, was awarded place for photo 1568991 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Ben Benvie, a Ontario, Canada 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.

2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

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British Columbia, Canada

Rick Collins

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Wedding photographer Rick Collins, was awarded place for photo 1258916 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Rick Collins, a British Columbia, Canada 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

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California, United States

Brett Butterstein

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Wedding photographer Brett Butterstein, was awarded place for photo 1410471 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Brett Butterstein, a California, 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.

2014 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Seth Resnick, Susan Walsh

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This is just a funny moment and the color is so rich and vibrant. I can't decide if they are at a concert or at a disco!
A funny slice of life found on the wedding day.

Texas, United States

Philip Thomas

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Wedding photographer Philip Thomas, was awarded place for photo 1056451 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Philip Thomas, a Texas, 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.

2012 Q4 Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Photographer's Comment

This click was photographed at the famous San Jose Missions just south of San Antonio, Texas. I was documenting the father and bride as they waited for the ceremony to start. Everyone was inside and this was the brides brothers hand. Part of a sequence, this was the best intriguing shot and typical of my humor. I anticipated the moment and was sprinting up to the door to get this shot just before he poked his head out again.

Judges

The hand curled in anticipation adds interest to this graphic photo. We can’t wait for the doors to swing open and give us a peak to what is happening inside.