romantic beach wedding

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Wedding photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil wedding photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Praia da Guarita - Torres - Rio Grande do Sul.

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

Massachusetts, United States

Simi Rabinowitz

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Photograph 2693149 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Beauport Hotel, Gloucester, MA.

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 recognized 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 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Zurich, Switzerland

Monique De Caro

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Wedding photographer Monique De Caro of Zurich, Switzerland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Zurich, Switzerland wedding photographer Monique De Caro for outstanding and creative wedding photography at La Digue, Seychelles Drone Portrait.

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

San Jose, Costa Rica

Mauricio Urena

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Wedding photographer Mauricio Urena of San Jose, Costa Rica was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste.

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

Sofia, Bulgaria

Boni Bonev

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Wedding photographer Boni Bonev of Sofia, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Boni Bonev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Papur Beach, BG.

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power, Susan Walsh