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This image by Xiang Liu, a wedding photographer serving China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Xiang Liu,, an exceptional China 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.

Ravenna, Italy

Caterina Errani

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Ravenna wedding photographer Caterina Errani is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Ravenna, Italy engagement photographer Caterina Errani 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.

Pennsylvania, United States

Erica Dietz

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Wedding photographer Erica Dietz of Pennsylvania, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer Erica Dietz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Heinz Chapel, Pittsburgh.

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
Puy-de-Dome (63) , France

David Blateyron

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Wedding photographer David Blateyron of Puy-de-Dome (63) , 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 Puy-de-Dome (63) , France wedding photographer David Blateyron for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Church of Beaulon, Allier, 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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
Colorado, United States

Justin Edmonds

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Wedding photographer Justin Edmonds of Colorado, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Colorado, United States wedding photographer Justin Edmonds for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sanctuary Golf Course.

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
California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2650577 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sanctuary Resort, Scottsdale.

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

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder
California, United States

Brett Butterstein

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Photograph 2649545 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sanctuary Resort, Scottsdale, AZ.

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 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder
Ravenna, Italy

Caterina Errani

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Ravenna wedding photographer Caterina Errani is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Ravenna, Italy engagement photographer Caterina Errani 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.

Madrid, Spain

Sergio Cueto

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Wedding photographer Sergio Cueto of Madrid, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Madrid, Spain wedding photographer Sergio Cueto for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hacienda San Rafael .

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles
Arizona, United States

Laura Segall

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Photograph 2475146 was awarded to Arizona, United States wedding photographer Laura Segall for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Arizona, United States wedding photographer Laura Segall with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort.

The very best reportage-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 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.

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

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.