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Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Ronnie Szeto

This image by Ronnie Szeto, a wedding photographer serving Hong Kong S.A.R., China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ronnie Szeto,, an exceptional Hong Kong S.A.R., 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.

Trapani, Italy

Nino Lombardo

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This image by Nino Lombardo, a wedding photographer serving Trapani, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Nino Lombardo,, an exceptional Trapani, Italy 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

Sean Lara

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Colorado wedding photographer Sean Lara is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Sean Lara 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.

California, United States

Chris Werner

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Photograph 2707257 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Truckee.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Rhone (69) , France

Elise Julliard

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Rhone (69) wedding photographer Elise Julliard is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rhone (69) , France engagement photographer Elise Julliard 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.

Rhone (69) , France

Coralie Garavel

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Photograph 2704003 was awarded to Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Valbonne, Gard.

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

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

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

Rhone (69) , France

Coralie Garavel

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Photograph 2703945 was awarded to Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Valbonne.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

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

Venezia, Italy

Mattia Camozzi

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Photograph 2700305 was awarded to Venezia, Italy wedding photographer Mattia Camozzi for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Venezia, Italy wedding photographer Mattia Camozzi with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ornella Molon, Campodipietra, Salgareda.

The very top reportage-style 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 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.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Ontario, Canada

Viara Mileva

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Ontario wedding photographer Viara Mileva is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Ontario, Canada engagement photographer Viara Mileva 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.

Montana, United States

Mike Greener

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Montana wedding photographer Mike Greener is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Montana, United States engagement photographer Mike Greener 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.