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United Kingdom

Alex Coman

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Photograph 2699484 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Alex Coman for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Alex Coman with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at London.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Photograph 2681813 was awarded to China wedding photographer Vincent Mu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Vincent Mu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Beijing Ceremony Laughter.

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

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Wedding photographer Carlos Porfírio of Portugal was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Portugal wedding photographer Carlos Porfírio for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Leblon São João, Costa da Caparica.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
Czech Republic

Matouš Bárta

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Photograph 2599650 was awarded to Czech Republic wedding photographer Matouš Bárta for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Czech Republic wedding photographer Matouš Bárta with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Samota Křemen, Czech Republic.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Maharashtra, India

Ankita Asthana

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Photograph 2594315 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 Jaipur, 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.

2020 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese
Nord (59) , France

Mehdi Djafer

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Photograph 2593445 was awarded to Nord (59) , France wedding photographer Mehdi Djafer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nord (59) , France wedding photographer Mehdi Djafer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lille.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

Photograph 2565402 was awarded to Siena, Italy wedding photographer Andrea Sampoli for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Siena, Italy wedding photographer Andrea Sampoli with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at San Galgano Abbey.

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 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2019 v18 Photography Competition Judges

Carol Guzy, Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Ross Taylor
Minnesota, United States

Adam Boole

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Minnesota wedding photographer Adam Boole is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Minnesota, United States engagement photographer Adam Boole 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.

Washington, United States

Brian Tsai

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Wedding photographer Brian Tsai, was awarded place for photo 48016 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Brian Tsai, a Washington, 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 Winter Judges

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United States

Joel Maus

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Wedding photographer Joel Maus, was awarded place for photo 43956 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Joel Maus, a 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.

2003 Summer Judges

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    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.