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New York, United States

Wenjie Han

Wedding photographer Wenjie Han of New York, 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 New York, United States wedding photographer Wenjie Han for outstanding and creative wedding photography at New York Bride.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

New York, United States

Danielle Gardner

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Photograph 2650619 was awarded to New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Homewood Suites, Schenectady.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

New Jersey, United States

Jason Rhee

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Wedding photographer Jason Rhee of New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Jason Rhee for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sheraton Hotel, Terrytown, NY.

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

Vermont, United States

Jacob Hannah

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Photograph 2642968 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Timberlock Camp, Indian Lake, NY .

The very top reportage-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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

California, United States

Lauren Lindley

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Photograph 2639601 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Jimbo's Club on the Point, Brant Lake, NY.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

New York, United States

Wenjie Han

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New York wedding photographer Wenjie Han is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present New York, United States engagement photographer Wenjie Han 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.

New York, United States

Danielle Gardner

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Photograph 2565187 was awarded to New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Forest Lake Camp.

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

2019 v17 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Preston Gannaway

New York, United States

Danielle Gardner

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Photograph 2565184 was awarded to New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Belvedere Inn.

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 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v17 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Preston Gannaway

New York, United States

Emin Kuliyev

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Wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev of New York, 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 New York, United States wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Bronx New York.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Details Judges

David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Martha Rial

New York, United States

Tracey Buyce

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Wedding photographer Tracey Buyce, was awarded place for photo 1841476 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Tracey Buyce, a New York, 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.

2016 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Vignoles

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Unique expressions on each of the faces made this moment even stronger. The photographer was in the right place at the right time and really captured a great reaction that was nice storytelling.
The simplicity of the composition and the expression of the bridal party seeing the bride ready for her ceremony is an easy, free-flowing moment that places the reader vicariously behind the camera. The photographer has stepped into the right position to record the moment. Anticipation is a key ingredient for images like this.