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Wedding photographer Massimiliano Esposito of 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 Italy wedding photographer Massimiliano Esposito for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Palazzo Chigi Ariccia.

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.

2021 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
North Carolina, United States

Sarah Whitmeyer

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Wedding photographer Sarah Whitmeyer, was awarded place for photo 57816 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Sarah Whitmeyer, a North Carolina, 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.

2007 Q3 Judges

Photographer's Comment

We had a heads up that the groom was going to do this because we documented him earlier taping his shoes, so this shot was anticipated! I could've never imagined, however, that the reactions would be this great. Really, she had no idea!

Judges

    Washington, United States

    Sean Flanigan

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    Wedding photographer Sean Flanigan, was awarded place for photo 56001 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Sean Flanigan, a Washington, 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.

    2006 Winter Judges

    Judges

    • I really like this picture as an emotional observation, I think it would have placed a lot higher in another category away from ‘detail' but I love the feel of it and couldn't leave it out of the placing
    Connecticut, United States

    Dru Nadler

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    Wedding photographer Dru Nadler, was awarded place for photo 64161 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Dru Nadler, a Connecticut, 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.

    2006 Winter Judges

    Judges

    • This painterly impressionistic image of two children works because of the softness and the background lighting, which also highlights the children's heads.
    Alberta, Canada

    Buffy Goodman

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    Wedding photographer Buffy Goodman, was awarded place for photo 115986 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Buffy Goodman, a Alberta, 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.

    2009 BRIDES Magazine Judges

    THE 2009 BRIDES MAGAZINE PHOTO CONTEST JUDGES, WPJA Selected Judges

    Judges

    • This flower girl’s befuddled expression takes the cake. Her difference in height breaks the continuity of the staggered line of bridesmaids, and the cropping at their waists focuses the attention on the little girl.
    California, United States

    Erwin Darmali

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    Wedding photographer Erwin Darmali, was awarded place for photo 53566 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Erwin Darmali, a California, 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.

    2007 Q2 Judges

    Judges

    • Hi-key lighting behind the bride trailing off to rim lighting on the on-looking little girl wearing the crown of flowers gives this photo the feel of a painting.
    North Carolina, United States

    Matt McGraw

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    Wedding photographer Matt McGraw, was awarded place for photo 45041 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Matt McGraw, a North Carolina, 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.

    2003 Winter Judges

    Judges

    • Beautiful - looks like a photo from the 1920's.
    Illinois, United States

    Kevin Weinstein

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    Wedding photographer Kevin Weinstein, was awarded place for photo 46341 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Kevin Weinstein, a Illinois, 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.

    2004 Summer Judges

    Judges

    • This is a moving, emotional photo that really expresses a lot of warmth and love between the couple.
    United States

    Felicia Perry

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    Wedding photographer Felicia Perry, was awarded place for photo 52456 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Felicia Perry, 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.

    2006 Fall Judges

    Photographer's Comment

    These girls spent most of the evening hovering over the cake, I'm pretty sue one of the snuck some frosting off the side.

    Judges

    • Sometimes it seems like there is no light, and that little light makes the photograph. In this case, the two little girls admiring the cake is just plain different. I like the mystery of it and the composition. The photographer tried something different, and it worked.
    Washington, United States

    Della Chen

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    Wedding photographer Della Chen, was awarded place for photo 48496 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Della Chen, a Washington, 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 Spring Judges

    Judges

    • Interesting, unusual construction of the image, with the bright white of the bride cutting the image in half. The wide-eyed innocence of the flower girl in the foreground contrasts with the mix of adult expressions in the other half of the picture. It's a photo that raises questions as well as answers them, which is usually a good thing ... one hopes the wedding party is comfortable with photos like this

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