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Photograph 2704477 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jerome Villard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jerome Villard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ardeche Romantic Dance.

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

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Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Wedding photographer Emre Nesli of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mardin Midyat Matiat Hotel.

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.

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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 Palacio de Cristal, Madrid.

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.

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Ohio, United States

Dennis Crider

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Wedding photographer Dennis Crider of Ohio, 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 Ohio, United States wedding photographer Dennis Crider for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio.

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.

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Jaen wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Jaen, Spain engagement photographer Rocio Sanchez 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.

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Wedding photographer Emre Nesli of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Flamm Bodrum.

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.

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Moselle (57) , France

Jonathan Fortuna

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Wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna of Moselle (57) , 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 Moselle (57) , France wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Pont à Mousson - Abbaye des Prémontrées.

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.

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District Of Columbia, United States

Natasha Lamalle

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Photograph 2677549 was awarded to District Of Columbia, United States wedding photographer Natasha Lamalle for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present District Of Columbia, United States wedding photographer Natasha Lamalle with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Woodend Sanctuary and Mansion in Chevy Chase.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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Maharashtra, India

Ankita Asthana

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Photograph 2671854 was awarded to Maharashtra, India wedding photographer Ankita Asthana for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Maharashtra, India wedding photographer Ankita Asthana with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Goa, India.

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 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.

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Colorado, United States

Jesse La Plante

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Photograph 2665963 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jesse La Plante for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jesse La Plante with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Estes Park Resort.

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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

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