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Miao-li, Taiwan

Ho Cheng Chung

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Miao-li wedding photographer Ho Cheng Chung is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Miao-li, Taiwan engagement photographer Ho Cheng Chung 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.

Colorado, United States

Lucy Schultz

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This image by Lucy Schultz, a wedding photographer serving Colorado, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Lucy Schultz,, an exceptional Colorado, 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.

Brabant Wallon, Belgium

Alexis Pauwels

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Photograph 2723250 was awarded to Brabant Wallon, Belgium wedding photographer Alexis Pauwels for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Brabant Wallon, Belgium wedding photographer Alexis Pauwels with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Brabant Wallon Groom.

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 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2024 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Preston Gannaway
Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Mark Wallis

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This image by Mark Wallis, a wedding photographer serving Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Mark Wallis,, an exceptional Derbyshire, 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.

Lot-et-Garonne (47) , France

Vincent Dupin

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This image by Vincent Dupin, a wedding photographer serving Lot-et-Garonne (47) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Vincent Dupin,, an exceptional Lot-et-Garonne (47) , France 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.

Missouri, United States

Deanna Johnson

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This image by Deanna Johnson, a wedding photographer serving Missouri, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Deanna Johnson,, an exceptional Missouri, 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.

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

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Federico Fasano,, an exceptional 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.

New Hampshire, United States

Sarah V. Martinez

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This image by Sarah V. Martinez, a wedding photographer serving New Hampshire, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Sarah V. Martinez,, an exceptional New Hampshire, 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.

wedding photographer Castille Alma is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present France engagement photographer Castille Alma 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.

Izmir, Turkey

Furkan Akarsu

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Wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu of Izmir, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Izmir, Turkey wedding photographer Furkan Akarsu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Uzbaş Arboretum - Urla, İzmir.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.