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Photograph 2693205 was awarded to France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Maison de l'Amérique Latine, Paris.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

London, United Kingdom

Chaiyasith Junjuerdee

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Image 2656463 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Chaiyasith Junjuerdee for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Chaiyasith Junjuerdee with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Minnesota, United States

Penny McCoy

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Photograph 2652202 was awarded to Minnesota, United States wedding photographer Penny McCoy for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Minnesota, United States wedding photographer Penny McCoy with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Green Acres-Minneapolis.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Colorado, United States

Jason Johnson

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Photograph 2651377 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jason Johnson for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jason Johnson with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at D Barn, Longmont.

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

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Czech Republic

Matouš Bárta

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Image 2587331 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Czech Republic wedding photographer Matouš Bárta for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Czech Republic wedding photographer Matouš Bárta with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Siracusa, Italy

Simona Cancelli

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Image 2586458 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Siracusa, Italy wedding photographer Simona Cancelli for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Siracusa, Italy wedding photographer Simona Cancelli with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Image 2584348 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Antwerpen, Belgium

Yves Schepers

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Photograph 2571336 was awarded to Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Yves Schepers for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Yves Schepers with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Flanders.

The very top documentary-style 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 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2019 v19 Photography Competition Judges

Colorado, United States

Jesse La Plante

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Photograph 2569456 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jesse La Plante for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jesse La Plante with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ironworks, Colorado.

The very top documentary-style 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 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2019 v19 Photography Competition Judges

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Photograph 2468901 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Chicago - Trigger .

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

2019 v04 Photography Competition Judges