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Colorado, United States

Shea McGrath

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Photograph 2689881 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Shea McGrath for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Shea McGrath with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Colorado Mountain Elopement.

The very best reportage-style 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer
Illinois, United States

Sarah Nader

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Wedding photographer Sarah Nader 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 Sarah Nader for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Salvage One in Chicago.

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

Wedding photographer Sylvain Bouzat of France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded France wedding photographer Sylvain Bouzat for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de Bagnols.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Alberta, Canada

Dorota Karpowicz

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Wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz of Alberta, Canada was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Larch Valley, Banff National Park.

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
Alberta, Canada

Dorota Karpowicz

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Wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz of Alberta, Canada was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Wind Tower, Kananaskis, AB, Canada.

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

Photograph 2627082 was awarded to Goias, Brazil wedding photographer Claudia Amorim for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Goias, Brazil wedding photographer Claudia Amorim with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Goiânia.

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

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese
Victoria, Australia

Carley Payne

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Photograph 2505376 was awarded to Victoria, Australia wedding photographer Carley Payne for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Victoria, Australia wedding photographer Carley Payne with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Singing Gardens of CJ Dennis.

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

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Damon Winter, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse
United Kingdom

Wayne La

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Photograph 2375126 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Wayne La for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Wayne La with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at London.

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

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman
Herault (34) , France

William Lambelet

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Photograph 2367416 was awarded to Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Marseille, France.

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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

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.