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This image by Samuele Ciaffoni, a wedding photographer serving Ancona, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Samuele Ciaffoni,, an exceptional Ancona, 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.

Gelderland, Netherlands

Karin Keesmaat

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Wedding photographer Karin Keesmaat of Gelderland, 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 Gelderland, Netherlands wedding photographer Karin Keesmaat for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mexico Reception Setting.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France

Pierrick Roland

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Wedding photographer Pierrick Roland of Hauts-de-Seine (92) , 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 Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France wedding photographer Pierrick Roland for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Paris Wedding Venue.

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

Photograph 2640881 was awarded to China wedding photographer Mango Gu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Mango Gu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sanya, China.

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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Pennsylvania, United States

John Ryan

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Pennsylvania wedding photographer John Ryan is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Pennsylvania, United States engagement photographer John Ryan 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.

Trieste wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Trieste, Italy engagement photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor 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.

Georgia, United States

Cindy Brown

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Photograph 2182896 was awarded to Georgia, United States wedding photographer Cindy Brown for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Georgia, United States wedding photographer Cindy Brown with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Aska Farms Blue Ridge GA.

The very top photojournalistic 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 recognized 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.

2018 v03 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz, Renée C. Byer
Washington, United States

Jake Holt

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Wedding photographer Jake Holt, was awarded place for photo 198606 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jake Holt, a Washington, 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.

2009 Q2 Judges

Amanda Voisard, Denis Finley, Renée C. Byer, Ross Taylor

Judges

  • I love the colors and the "fashion" of this picture. It's also an unusual setting which adds to it. Again, thinking outside the box leads it here.
  • This is a whimsical photograph that reflects the personalities of the bride and groom.
  • This image popped off the screen standing out against the others. Great use of color, light, composition and subject’s expressions.

Wedding photographer Barbara Perotti Casagrande, was awarded place for photo 64301 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Barbara Perotti Casagrande, 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.

2006 Winter Judges

Judges

  • Wowzers-- a story telling, simple photo. Love the tones and composition. Cool seeing.
Montana, United States

Nicole Wickens

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Wedding photographer Nicole Wickens, was awarded place for photo 59006 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Nicole Wickens, a Montana, 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.

2007 Q3 Judges

Judges

    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.