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Gelderland, Netherlands

Karin Keesmaat

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This image by Karin Keesmaat, a wedding photographer serving Gelderland, Netherlands, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Karin Keesmaat,, an exceptional Gelderland, Netherlands wedding photographer. This captivating image has earned a prestigious WPJA Spotlight Feature, highlighting remarkable talent and artistic approach. Join us in celebrating the unparalleled creativity and excellence exhibited by a WPJA member.

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Nadine Lotze

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Wedding photographer Nadine Lotze of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany wedding photographer Nadine Lotze for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Achterdeck im Crefelder Ruderclub, Krefeld.

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

Wedding photographer Ronan Jégaden 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 Ronan Jégaden for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Château de Vallery, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

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
Antwerpen, Belgium

Joshua Dhondt

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Photograph 2388271 was awarded to Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Joshua Dhondt for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Joshua Dhondt with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Gibraltar.

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

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Quintana Roo, Mexico

Melissa Mercado

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Photograph 2380701 was awarded to Quintana Roo, Mexico wedding photographer Melissa Mercado for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Quintana Roo, Mexico wedding photographer Melissa Mercado with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Nizuc, Cancun.

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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman
Montana, United States

David Clumpner

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Wedding photographer David Clumpner of Montana, 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 Montana, United States wedding photographer David Clumpner for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Missoula Montana.

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
Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Andreas Pollok

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Wedding photographer Andreas Pollok of Baden-Württemberg, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Baden-Württemberg, Germany wedding photographer Andreas Pollok for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Germany.

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.