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This image by Massimiliano Beccati, a wedding photographer serving Milano, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Massimiliano Beccati,, an exceptional Milano, Italy 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.

This image by Xiang Liu, a wedding photographer serving China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Xiang Liu,, an exceptional China 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.

Indre (36) , France

Gaelle Caré

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This image by Gaelle Caré, a wedding photographer serving Indre (36) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Gaelle Caré,, an exceptional Indre (36) , France 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.

United Kingdom

Kristian Leven

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Photograph 2692450 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Kristian Leven for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Kristian Leven with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at London.

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

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese
Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Wedding photographer Emre Nesli of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Soho House, Turkey.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Jim Gehrz, Mary Vignoles, Susan Walsh
Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Sophie Stacino

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Wedding photographer Sophie Stacino of Haute-Garonne (31) , 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 Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Sophie Stacino for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Restaurant Les Ecuries de la Tour, Mondonville.

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

Wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni of Ancona, 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 Ancona, Italy wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Civitanova Marche.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
Georgia, United States

Orlando Suarez

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Wedding photographer Orlando Suarez of Georgia, 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 Georgia, United States wedding photographer Orlando Suarez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Carl House, Auburn, Georgia.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
New Jersey, United States

Michelle Arlotta

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Wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta 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 Michelle Arlotta for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Gables Inn, Beach Haven, NJ.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Freek Nagtzaam

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Photograph 2625784 was awarded to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Freek Nagtzaam for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Freek Nagtzaam with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Noord Brabant.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

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.