WPJA.com HomeWedding Photojournalist Association

first look Wedding Photographers

Find a Photographer / first look
Rhode Island, United States

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

View Profile

This image by Kathryn Wallace Yeaton, a wedding photographer serving Rhode Island, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Kathryn Wallace Yeaton,, an exceptional Rhode Island, United States 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.

Maine, United States

Hailey Crabtree

View Profile

This image by Hailey Crabtree, a wedding photographer serving Maine, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Hailey Crabtree,, an exceptional Maine, United States 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.

Isere(38) , France

Elodie Micciche

View Profile

This image by Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer serving Isere(38) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Elodie Micciche,, an exceptional Isere(38) , France 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.

Lucerne, Switzerland

Daniel Dyntar

View Profile

This image by Daniel Dyntar, a wedding photographer serving Lucerne, Switzerland, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Daniel Dyntar,, an exceptional Lucerne, Switzerland 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.

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Martin Hecht

View Profile

This image by Martin Hecht, a wedding photographer serving Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Martin Hecht,, an exceptional Baden-Württemberg, Germany 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.

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Martin Hecht

View Profile

This image by Martin Hecht, a wedding photographer serving Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Martin Hecht,, an exceptional Baden-Württemberg, Germany 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.

Maine, United States

Brittany Bugaj

View Profile

This image by Brittany Bugaj, a wedding photographer serving Maine, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Brittany Bugaj,, an exceptional Maine, United States 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.

Eure-et-Loir (28) , France

Arnaud Delaunay

View Profile

Photograph 2712661 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, France.

The very top photojournalistic 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Photograph 2689752 was awarded to Austria wedding photographer Christiane Wolfram for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Austria wedding photographer Christiane Wolfram with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Schloss Ort, Gmunden, Austria.

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 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

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

Jamie Gillies

View Profile

Photograph 2688300 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 Rossleague Manor, Galway, Ireland.

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

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

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

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.