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Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Nadine Lotze

This image by Nadine Lotze, a wedding photographer serving Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Nadine Lotze,, an exceptional Nordrhein-Westfalen, 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.

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Nicolas Issaly

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Wedding photographer Nicolas Issaly 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 Nicolas Issaly for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Château de Goudourville.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Colorado, United States

Mark Creery

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Photograph 2651594 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Mark Creery for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Mark Creery with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The very top photojournalistic 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 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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

California, United States

Lauren Lindley

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Photograph 2650186 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The HideOut, Kirkwood, CA.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Roma, Italy

Alessandro Iasevoli

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Photograph 2631648 was awarded to Roma, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Iasevoli for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Roma, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Iasevoli with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Borgo della Merluzza, Rome.

The very top photojournalistic 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Massachusetts, United States

Katie Kaizer

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Katie Kaizer is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Katie Kaizer 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.

Massachusetts, United States

Alex Gordias

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Photograph 2613977 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Gordias for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Gordias with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Seacoast Science Center, NH .

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power

Bari, Italy

Matteo Lomonte

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Bari wedding photographer Matteo Lomonte is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Bari, Italy engagement photographer Matteo Lomonte 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.

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Jenny Rutterford

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West Sussex wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present West Sussex, United Kingdom engagement photographer Jenny Rutterford 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.

New York, United States

Blazej Sendzielski

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New York wedding photographer Blazej Sendzielski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present New York, United States engagement photographer Blazej Sendzielski 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.