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Vermont, United States

Andy Madea

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This image by Andy Madea, a wedding photographer serving Vermont, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Andy Madea,, an exceptional Vermont, United States 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.

Florida, United States

Gloria Ruth

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This image by Gloria Ruth, a wedding photographer serving Florida, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Gloria Ruth,, an exceptional Florida, United States 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.

Massachusetts, United States

Alex Gordias

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This image by Alex Gordias, a wedding photographer serving Massachusetts, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Alex Gordias,, an exceptional Massachusetts, United States 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.

wedding photographer Paolo Blocar is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Italy engagement photographer Paolo Blocar 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.

Photograph 2708312 was awarded to Austria wedding photographer Christiane Wolfram for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Austria wedding photographer Christiane Wolfram with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Upper Austria.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Photograph 2707970 was awarded to Siena, Italy wedding photographer Andrea Sampoli for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Siena, Italy wedding photographer Andrea Sampoli with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Tenuta La Borriana, Prato.

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

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Eure-et-Loir (28) , France

Arnaud Delaunay

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Eure-et-Loir (28) wedding photographer Arnaud Delaunay is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Eure-et-Loir (28) , France engagement photographer Arnaud Delaunay 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.

Rhone (69) , France

Coralie Garavel

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Photograph 2704004 was awarded to Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Valbonne.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

Wedding photographer Massimiliano Esposito of 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 Italy wedding photographer Massimiliano Esposito for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Villa la Palagina.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
São Paulo, Brazil

Juliana Mozart

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Wedding photographer Juliana Mozart of São Paulo, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Juliana Mozart for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Casa Arandella - Praia de São Sebastião - São Paulo.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

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.