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Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Nadine Lotze

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Photograph 2708289 was awarded to Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany wedding photographer Nadine Lotze for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany wedding photographer Nadine Lotze with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Halver, Germany.

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

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Damion Mower

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Wedding photographer Damion Mower of Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Damion Mower for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hampden House, Buckinghamshire.

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

Wedding photographer Didier Ropers 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 Didier Ropers for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Le Jardin des Acanthes.

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
California, United States

Kevin Sawyer

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Wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at South Lake Tahoe.

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
California, United States

Kevin Sawyer

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California wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Kevin Sawyer 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.

Colorado, United States

Lucy Schultz

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Colorado wedding photographer Lucy Schultz is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Lucy Schultz 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.

Oaxaca, Mexico

Nikhol Esteras

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Photograph 2502911 was awarded to Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Santo Domingo de Guzman, Oaxaca.

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

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Damon Winter, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse
Illinois, United States

David Wittig

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Wedding photographer David Wittig, was awarded place for photo 52701 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented David Wittig, a Illinois, 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.

2006 Fall Judges

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  • Fantastic, graphic and natural portrait. Love the trane replicating the road.
Florida, United States

Susan Stripling

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Wedding photographer Susan Stripling, was awarded place for photo 47546 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Susan Stripling, a Florida, 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.

2004 Winter Judges

Judges

  • This photograph has a gorgeous sense of light and composition. I just love the way the light is filtering through the brides dress. It's romantic in feel and the slight tilt of the frame enhances the flow of the image.

Wedding photographer Christophe Viseux, was awarded place for photo 1397536 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Christophe Viseux, a Ontario, 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.

2014 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Seth Resnick, Susan Walsh

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    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.