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Photograph 2712993 was awarded to Poland wedding photographer Wojciech Marzec for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Poland wedding photographer Wojciech Marzec with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Krakow Lively First Dance.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Wedding photographer David Pommier 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 David Pommier for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tours Couple.

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
Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Alex Buckland

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Photograph 2689715 was awarded to Wiltshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Alex Buckland for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Wiltshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Alex Buckland with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Dalmeny Park Hotel Glasgow.

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

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

Wedding photographer Pedro Volana of Jaen, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Pedro Volana for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Castillo de Locubín, Jaén.

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.

2022 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Moselle (57) , France

Jonathan Fortuna

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Wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna of Moselle (57) , 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 Moselle (57) , France wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Auberge Saint Ulrich, Espace Clément Bride and Groom Clothing Details.

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.

2022 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles
California, United States

Tyler Vu

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California wedding photographer Tyler Vu is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Tyler Vu 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.

Dordogne (24) , France

Jean Baptiste Duarte

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Wedding photographer Jean Baptiste Duarte of Dordogne (24) , 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 Dordogne (24) , France wedding photographer Jean Baptiste Duarte for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de la Borderie.

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

Image 2621901 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Firenze, Italy wedding photographer Damiano Salvadori for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Firenze, Italy wedding photographer Damiano Salvadori with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

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.