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Rhone (69) , France

Elise Julliard

Photograph 2711160 was awarded to Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Elise Julliard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Elise Julliard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lyon Church Smoke Bombs.

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

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Vendee (85) , France

Jeremie Sangare

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Wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare of Vendee (85) , 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 Vendee (85) , France wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Provence, France.

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

Stirlingshire, United Kingdom

Mike Cook

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Wedding photographer Mike Cook of Stirlingshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Stirlingshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Mike Cook for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Isle of Bute.

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

Cher (18) , France

Bertrand Roguet

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Wedding photographer Bertrand Roguet of Cher (18) , 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 Cher (18) , France wedding photographer Bertrand Roguet for outstanding and creative wedding photography at La Métairie Gourmande.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles

Minnesota, United States

Penny McCoy

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Minnesota wedding photographer Penny McCoy is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Minnesota, United States engagement photographer Penny McCoy 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.

La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

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La Spezia wedding photographer Matteo Originale is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present La Spezia, Italy engagement photographer Matteo Originale 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.

Essex, United Kingdom

Sheraz Khwaja

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Essex wedding photographer Sheraz Khwaja is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Essex, United Kingdom engagement photographer Sheraz Khwaja 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.