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Pennsylvania, United States

Scott Josuweit

Wedding photographer Scott Josuweit of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer Scott Josuweit for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Barn at Silverstone.

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.

2023 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick

Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France

Sylvain Garderes

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Photograph 2658022 was awarded to Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France wedding photographer Sylvain Garderes for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France wedding photographer Sylvain Garderes with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château de l'Isle Savary, Indre Bride With Long Veil.

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

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Caroline Elenbaas

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Wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas 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 Caroline Elenbaas for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hotel New York in Rotterdam.

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

La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

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Wedding photographer Matteo Originale of La Spezia, 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 La Spezia, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Originale for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Riccò del Golfo di Spezia.

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

Texas, United States

Emily Liang

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Photograph 2612045 was awarded to Texas, United States wedding photographer Emily Liang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Texas, United States wedding photographer Emily Liang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Texas.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world 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.

2020 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power

Gelderland, Netherlands

Karin Keesmaat

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Wedding photographer Karin Keesmaat of Gelderland, 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 Gelderland, Netherlands wedding photographer Karin Keesmaat for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Castle Splederholt, Beekbergen.

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.

2020 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Seth Resnick, Jen Tse

Catania, Italy

Salvo Moroni

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Photograph 2492331 was awarded to Catania, Italy wedding photographer Salvo Moroni for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Catania, Italy wedding photographer Salvo Moroni with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Castello Xirumi Serravalle.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth