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Massa-Carrara, Italy

Alessandro Colle

Wedding photographer Alessandro Colle of Massa-Carrara, 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 Massa-Carrara, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Colle for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Massa-Carrara.

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.

California, United States

Lauren Lindley

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Photograph 2236676 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 Tahoma, California.

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 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.

Colorado, United States

Carl Bower

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Photograph 2228076 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Carl Bower for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Carl Bower with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sunrise Amphitheater Boulder.

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 awarded 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.

California, United States

Shaun Baker

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Photograph 2187221 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Shaun Baker for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Shaun Baker with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Coronado, California.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 professional wedding photographer.

São Paulo, Brazil

Vinicius Fadul

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Photograph 2173276 was awarded to São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Vinicius Fadul for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Vinicius Fadul with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Campinas São Paulo.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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 professional wedding photographer.

British Columbia, Canada

Jenna Shouldice

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Wedding photographer Jenna Shouldice, was awarded place for photo 1968676 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jenna Shouldice, a British Columbia, Canada 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.

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Italy

Enzo Masella

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Wedding photographer Enzo Masella, was awarded place for photo 1956291 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Enzo Masella, a Italy 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.

Judges

The bouquet crosses its highest arc across this beautiful scene. Compositionally, itʼs also very close to the upper right thirds crossing. Those are two of three primary factors at work in this image. The final piece is the young woman reaching up in anticipation. Combine them all to create a peak moment with strong readability.

Nevada, United States

Tara Theilen

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Wedding photographer Tara Theilen, was awarded place for photo 1841366 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Tara Theilen, a Nevada, 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.

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District Of Columbia, United States

Abram Eric Landes

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Wedding photographer Abram Eric Landes, was awarded place for photo 1744261 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Abram Eric Landes, a District Of Columbia, 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.

Photographer's Comment

I always am on the hunt for symmetry when photographing weddings for several reasons. It can shock the viewers eye and forces them to slow down, especially when looking through a collection of wedding images. It can control the story in an image and lead the eyes through it, much like elements of visual contrast or the relationship between focus and bokeh. My eyes go right to the elements in out-of-symmetrical-order, as it's definitely a thrill when I get to build visual order and develop a good tension in an image. When I turned around from photographing all the group portrait shots and saw the little lady taking a rest perfectly in the middle of our set, I just couldn't believe how well everything came together visually. I took my time to frame it "just so", and a moment later she was up and away.