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Wedding photographer Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne of 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 France wedding photographer Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Montmartre, Paris.

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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Minnesota, United States

Penny McCoy

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Wedding photographer Penny McCoy of Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, United States wedding photographer Penny McCoy for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Minnesota Hotel.

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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Stirlingshire, United Kingdom

Mike Cook

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Wedding photographer Mike Cook of Stirlingshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Stirlingshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Mike Cook for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Vu, West Lothian, Scotland.

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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Massachusetts, United States

Ben Schaefer

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Photograph 2631505 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Ben Schaefer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Ben Schaefer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Groton Inn, MA.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

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Wedding photographer Matteo Originale of La Spezia, 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 La Spezia, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Originale for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ovada, Torino.

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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Colorado, United States

Trent Gillespie

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Wedding photographer Trent Gillespie of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Trent Gillespie for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Telluride, CO .

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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Colorado, United States

Trent Gillespie

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Wedding photographer Trent Gillespie of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Trent Gillespie for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Telluride, CO.

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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Rhode Island, United States

Kevin Trimmer

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Photograph 2605472 was awarded to Rhode Island, United States wedding photographer Kevin Trimmer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhode Island, United States wedding photographer Kevin Trimmer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Westerly, Rhode Island.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 pro wedding photographer.

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Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Renan Radici

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Photograph 2600644 was awarded to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil wedding photographer Renan Radici for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil wedding photographer Renan Radici with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sítio da Figueira - Porto Alegre.

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

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Limerick, Ireland

Jamie Gillies

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Photograph 2600300 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 Kinnity Castle, Ireland.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

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