joyful laughter Wedding Photographers

Colorado, United States

Mark Creery

Colorado wedding photographer Mark Creery is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Mark Creery 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.

Trieste, Italy

Lisa De Domenico Pacor

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Photograph 2712916 was awarded to Trieste, Italy wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Trieste, Italy wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Udine Ceremony Laughter.

The very best reportage-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 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Varese, Italy

Matteo Reni

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Photograph 2692996 was awarded to Varese, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Reni for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Varese, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Reni with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Sommi PIcenardi, Lecco.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Ian Bursill

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Photograph 2375231 was awarded to Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Mythe Barn, Atherstone, UK.

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

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Kim Rooijackers

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Wedding photographer Kim Rooijackers of Noord Brabant, 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 Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Kim Rooijackers for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Noord Brabant.

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.

2018 v01 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Portraits Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz

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.