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New Jersey, United States

Michelle Arlotta

Wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta of New Jersey, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hotel LBI, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

Limerick, Ireland

Jamie Gillies

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Photograph 2666781 was awarded to Limerick, Ireland wedding photographer Jamie Gillies for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Limerick, Ireland wedding photographer Jamie Gillies with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Radisson Blu Ireland.

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 professional wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

North Carolina, United States

Michael Freas

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Wedding photographer Michael Freas of North Carolina, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Michael Freas for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Playa Largo Resort, Key Largo, FL.

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.

2022 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Wedding photographer Victoria Sprung of Illinois, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Evanston.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

Massachusetts, United States

Ben Schaefer

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Photograph 2631495 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Ben Schaefer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Ben Schaefer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Boston Harbor Hotel.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Colorado, United States

Bonnie Sizer

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Colorado wedding photographer Bonnie Sizer is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Bonnie Sizer 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.