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Arezzo, Italy

Simone Bacci

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Photograph 2705943 was awarded to Arezzo, Italy wedding photographer Simone Bacci for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Arezzo, Italy wedding photographer Simone Bacci with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Santa Maria Assunta's Church.

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

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

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

Chin Whei Tay

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Malacca wedding photographer Chin Whei Tay is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Malacca, Malaysia engagement photographer Chin Whei Tay 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.

Tennessee, United States

Bryan Aleman

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Wedding photographer Bryan Aleman of Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, United States wedding photographer Bryan Aleman for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sevierville, TN.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

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Wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed of Utrecht, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Industriepark Kleefse Waard, Arnhem.

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

Photograph 2632070 was awarded to France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Toury, France.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

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

Fabrizio Demasi

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Wedding photographer Fabrizio Demasi of Mantova, 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 Mantova, Italy wedding photographer Fabrizio Demasi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Quistello - Mantova.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
Georgia, United States

Orlando Suarez

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Wedding photographer Orlando Suarez of Georgia, 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 Georgia, United States wedding photographer Orlando Suarez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ventanas, Atlanta, Georgia.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
Taranto, Italy

Marco Colonna

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Photograph 2608074 was awarded to Taranto, Italy wedding photographer Marco Colonna for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Taranto, Italy wedding photographer Marco Colonna with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Apulia.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, William Snyder
California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2548714 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v12 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse
Cosenza, Italy

Raffaella Arena

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Photograph 2542789 was awarded to Cosenza, Italy wedding photographer Raffaella Arena for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Cosenza, Italy wedding photographer Raffaella Arena with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Italy.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v10 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Ross Taylor, Susan Walsh

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.