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Maine, United States

Kate Crabtree

This image by Kate Crabtree, a wedding photographer serving Maine, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Kate Crabtree,, an exceptional Maine, 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.

Fujian, China

Chengkai Lee

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Wedding photographer Chengkai Lee of Fujian, China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Fujian, China wedding photographer Chengkai Lee for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Fujian Rings and Roses.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Colorado, United States

Gretchen Troop

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Colorado wedding photographer Gretchen Troop is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Gretchen Troop 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.

China

Wenbo Si

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Wedding photographer Wenbo Si of China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded China wedding photographer Wenbo Si for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Zhengzhou .

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Seth Resnick

Kentucky, United States

Clay Jackson

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Wedding photographer Clay Jackson, was awarded place for photo 46921 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Clay Jackson, a Kentucky, 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.

2004 Fall Judges

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Priceless expression that elicits a smile and precious childhood memories. Very cute personal moment that this kid will get to look at years from now because photographer had the sense to capture it, keeping the composition clean and the triangle shape framing this little moment with the bride.