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Shaanxi, China

Long Kang

This image by Long Kang, a wedding photographer serving Shaanxi, China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Long Kang,, an exceptional Shaanxi, China 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.

District Of Columbia, United States

Ken Pak

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This image by Ken Pak, a wedding photographer serving District Of Columbia, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ken Pak,, an exceptional District Of Columbia, 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.

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Victor Ataide

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This image by Victor Ataide, a wedding photographer serving Minas Gerais, Brazil, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Victor Ataide,, an exceptional Minas Gerais, Brazil 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.

Somerset, United Kingdom

Simon Biffen

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This image by Simon Biffen, a wedding photographer serving Somerset, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Simon Biffen,, an exceptional Somerset, United Kingdom 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.

Colorado, United States

Bonnie Sizer

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Photograph 2711675 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Bonnie Sizer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Bonnie Sizer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Adams County Fairgrounds, CO.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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 professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Nebraska, United States

Andrea Bibeault

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Photograph 2704907 was awarded to Nebraska, United States wedding photographer Andrea Bibeault for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nebraska, United States wedding photographer Andrea Bibeault with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Iowa.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patrick Mateer

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Wedding photographer Patrick Mateer of East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Patrick Mateer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Wolds Way Holiday Cottages, Low Hunsley Farm.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

Oaxaca, Mexico

Nikhol Esteras

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Photograph 2689208 was awarded to Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Casa dos Lagos, Oaxaca City.

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 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

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

Massachusetts, United States

Kayla Rice

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Photograph 2682085 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Kayla Rice for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Kayla Rice with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Cohasset, MA.

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 pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Wisconsin, United States

Taber Lacie

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Photograph 2670718 was awarded to Wisconsin, United States wedding photographer Taber Lacie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Wisconsin, United States wedding photographer Taber Lacie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Rustic Manor, Hartland, Wisconsin.

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

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway