WPJA.com HomeWedding Photojournalist Association

ladder Wedding Photographers

Find a Photographer / ladder

Photograph 2693028 was awarded to Varese, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Arena for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Varese, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Arena with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Subaglio, Merate.

The very top photojournalistic 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 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Photograph 2650106 was awarded to France wedding photographer Coralie Castillo for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Coralie Castillo with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lyon.

The very best documentary-style 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Wedding photographer Federico Pannacci of Siena, 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 Siena, Italy wedding photographer Federico Pannacci for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Monticiano.

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

Trieste wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Trieste, Italy engagement photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor 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

Mark Creery

View Profile

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.

North Carolina, United States

Shane Snider

View Profile

Wedding photographer Shane Snider, was awarded place for photo 1591341 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Shane Snider, a North Carolina, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

Judges

    London, United Kingdom

    Bartosz Wscisel

    View Profile

    Wedding photographer Bartosz Wscisel, was awarded place for photo 859041 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Bartosz Wscisel, a London, United Kingdom wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

    The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

    2011 Q4 Contest Judges

    Andrea Bruce, Bill Frakes, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Yunghi Kim

    Judges

    • Love the way it shows that it is a portrait of the couple but you see beyond the backdrop.

    Wedding photographer Costantino Mansi, was awarded place for photo 796151 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Costantino Mansi, a Bari, Italy wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

    The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

    2011 Q4 Contest Judges

    Andrea Bruce, Bill Frakes, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Yunghi Kim

    Judges

      Wedding photographer Antoine Monfajon, was awarded place for photo 1234846 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Antoine Monfajon, a France wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

      The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

      2013 Q3 Contest Judges

      Dennis Brack, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Yonathan Weitzman

      Judges

        Minnesota, United States

        Glen Stubbe

        View Profile

        Wedding photographer Glen Stubbe, was awarded place for photo 1239076 in the category for the WPJA's .

        The WPJA contest judges presented Glen Stubbe, a Minnesota, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

        The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

        2013 Q3 Contest Judges

        Dennis Brack, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Yonathan Weitzman

        Judges

          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.