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Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Nicola Genati

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Wedding photographer Nicola Genati of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy wedding photographer Nicola Genati for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Asti, Piedmont, Italy.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power
Maharashtra, India

Nitika Bhasin

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Photograph 2680353 was awarded to Maharashtra, India wedding photographer Nitika Bhasin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

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

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

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Wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed of Utrecht, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Central Park in The Hague.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Burgas, Bulgaria

Violeta Pefticheva

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Burgas wedding photographer Violeta Pefticheva is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Burgas, Bulgaria engagement photographer Violeta Pefticheva 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.

Burgas, Bulgaria

Violeta Pefticheva

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Burgas wedding photographer Violeta Pefticheva is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Burgas, Bulgaria engagement photographer Violeta Pefticheva 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.

Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France

Pierrick Roland

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Wedding photographer Pierrick Roland of Hauts-de-Seine (92) , 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 Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France wedding photographer Pierrick Roland for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Paris.

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

Wedding photographer Lauren Hannah Garcia of Alberta, Canada was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Lauren Hannah Garcia for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Edmonton, AB.

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
Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France

Marion Traversie

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Photograph 2651632 was awarded to Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Occitanie.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder
San Jose, Costa Rica

Mauricio Urena

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Photograph 2651463 was awarded to San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at La Casona Pedregal, Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica.

The very top reportage-style 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 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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Wedding photographer Xiang Qi 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 Xiang Qi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nanping.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

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.