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New York, United States

Denise Chastain

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This image by Denise Chastain, a wedding photographer serving New York, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Denise Chastain,, an exceptional New York, United States 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.

California, United States

Annie Bang

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This image by Annie Bang, a wedding photographer serving California, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Annie Bang,, an exceptional California, United States 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.

California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2712941 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Pomona.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez of Jaen, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Frigiliana, Málaga, Spain.

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
Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Simon Dewey

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Photograph 2700065 was awarded to Derbyshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Simon Dewey for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Derbyshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Simon Dewey with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Derbyshire Bride.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn
Massachusetts, United States

Katie Kaizer

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Katie Kaizer is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Katie Kaizer 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.

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Bartosz Ciesielski

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Wedding photographer Bartosz Ciesielski of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany wedding photographer Bartosz Ciesielski for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Grotniki. Poland.

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
Florida, United States

Julie Ambos

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Florida wedding photographer Julie Ambos is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Florida, United States engagement photographer Julie Ambos 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.

Illinois, United States

Milan Lazic

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Wedding photographer Milan Lazic of Illinois, 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 Illinois, United States wedding photographer Milan Lazic for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chandler's Chophouse.

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

Photograph 2652181 was awarded to Udine, Italy wedding photographer Davide Cristin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Udine, Italy wedding photographer Davide Cristin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Iachia - Ruda.

The very best reportage-style 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 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

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.