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California, United States

Chris Shum

California wedding photographer Chris Shum is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Chris Shum 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.

Virginia, United States

Brittany Diliberto

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This image by Brittany Diliberto, a wedding photographer serving Virginia, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Brittany Diliberto,, an exceptional Virginia, 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.

New Hampshire, United States

Sarah V. Martinez

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This image by Sarah V. Martinez, a wedding photographer serving New Hampshire, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Sarah V. Martinez,, an exceptional New Hampshire, 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.

Georgia, United States

Morgan Powell

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Georgia wedding photographer Morgan Powell is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Georgia, United States engagement photographer Morgan Powell 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.

Rhone (69) , France

Elise Julliard

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Wedding photographer Elise Julliard of Rhone (69) , 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 Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Elise Julliard for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lyon.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

Colorado, United States

Lexus Reynolds

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Colorado wedding photographer Lexus Reynolds is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Lexus Reynolds 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.

Vermont, United States

Jacob Hannah

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Photograph 2712962 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Valley View Farm - Haydenville, MA.

The very best documentary-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 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.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Virginia, United States

Brittany Diliberto

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Photograph 2708674 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Brittany Diliberto for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Brittany Diliberto with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Shenandoah National Park.

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 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.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Vermont, United States

Andy Madea

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Photograph 2708467 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Andy Madea for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Andy Madea with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Boston.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Colorado, United States

Sean Turner

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Photograph 2708422 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Turner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Turner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Denver Outdoor Ceremony.

The very best documentary-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 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer