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New York, United States

Casey Fatchett

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Wedding photographer Casey Fatchett of New York, 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 New York, United States wedding photographer Casey Fatchett for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Piermont, Long Island.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Paulo Sacramento

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Rheinland-Pfalz wedding photographer Paulo Sacramento is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany engagement photographer Paulo Sacramento 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.

Photograph 2386861 was awarded to India wedding photographer Suman Chakravarthy for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present India wedding photographer Suman Chakravarthy with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hyderabad .

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

Wedding photographer Wellington Fugisse, was awarded place for photo 1538341 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Wellington Fugisse, a Brazil 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

Judges

  • This was by far the best cake cutting photo in the bunch for me. I’d say it is pretty perfect—perfect angle to emphasize the cake, perfect light to highlight the couple, perfectly composed to show the couple and the cake, and a perfect moment between the two.
  • Ah hah! There it is! The tiniest speck of icing on the nose of your handsome groom. It’s a delightful moment of this lovely couple.

Wedding photographer Liliya Gorlanova, was awarded place for photo 352886 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Liliya Gorlanova, a Russia 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.

2010 Q1 Judges

Ann Johansson, David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Peter Power

Judges

  • This is so different. I love the look of this photograph, looking like a painting. It is also a good moment with the couple mid-drink.
  • This picture stuck with me over the days that I looked at all of these pictures. It looks like a painting. The light, the color palette and the decisive moment all come together.
Maryland, United States

Laura Olson

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Wedding photographer Laura Olson, was awarded place for photo 49571 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Laura Olson, a Maryland, 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.

2005 Fall Judges

Judges

  • Good, well composed food shot with creative use of focus.

Wedding photographer Freya Mertens-Boese, was awarded place for photo 745651 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Freya Mertens-Boese, a Germany 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.

2011 Q3 Contest Judges

David Leeson, Gary Porter, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick

Judges

    United States

    Kevin Meynell

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    Wedding photographer Kevin Meynell, was awarded place for photo 318406 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Kevin Meynell, a 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.

    2009 Q4 Judges

    David Leeson, David Stephenson, Eric Strachan, Loup Langton, Seth Resnick

    Judges

      British Columbia, Canada

      Rene Gaviola

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      Wedding photographer Rene Gaviola, was awarded place for photo 55421 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Rene Gaviola, 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.

      2007 BRIDES Magazine Judges

      WPJA Selected Judges

      Judges

      • A funny frame that compliments the photographer's dedication in capturing the entire day. The picture is effective in its graphic simplicity, and the opportunity to include the license plate - the 4EVER, echoing lovers' testimonies on pavement or paper or trees - was a bonus.
      Maine, United States

      Andree Kehn

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      Wedding photographer Andree Kehn, was awarded place for photo 772366 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Andree Kehn, a Maine, 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.

      2011 Q4 Contest Judges

      Andrea Bruce, Bill Frakes, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Yunghi Kim

      Judges

      • Kids are about to jump on that cake. Nicely line up of pointing finger to kids salivating faces.

      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.