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Wedding photographer Solène Lagant 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 Solène Lagant for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Moulin de la Forge Groom Details.

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

Photograph 2672321 was awarded to France wedding photographer Henri Deroche for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Henri Deroche with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Les Ecuries de Sologne.

The very best reportage-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.

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway
Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

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Wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed of Utrecht, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Park Hotel Hugo de Vries.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Freek Nagtzaam

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Photograph 2667529 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 's-Hertogenbosch.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
Cher (18) , France

Bertrand Roguet

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Wedding photographer Bertrand Roguet of Cher (18) , 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 Cher (18) , France wedding photographer Bertrand Roguet for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nevers.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles
Zachodniopomorskie, Poland

Albert Czyżowicz

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Wedding photographer Albert Czyżowicz of Zachodniopomorskie, Poland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Zachodniopomorskie, Poland wedding photographer Albert Czyżowicz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at West Pomeranian.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Wedding photographer Lea Torrieri 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 Lea Torrieri for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Paris Groom and Groomsmen.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power
Morbihan (56) , France

Elodie Gentit

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Wedding photographer Elodie Gentit of Morbihan (56) , 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 Morbihan (56) , France wedding photographer Elodie Gentit for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Manoir de Kerhuel, Quimper.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power
Tennessee, United States

Leah Moyers

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Wedding photographer Leah Moyers of Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, United States wedding photographer Leah Moyers for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tennessee.

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.

2020 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz

Wedding photographer Alexis Rodriguez Montalvo of Puerto Rico was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Puerto Rico wedding photographer Alexis Rodriguez Montalvo for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hacienda Siesta Alegre.

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.

2019 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

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.