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Foggia, Italy

Pino Coduti

Wedding photographer Pino Coduti of Foggia, 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 Foggia, Italy wedding photographer Pino Coduti for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Apulia Bride and Dog.

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

Jaen, Spain

Rocio Sanchez

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Photograph 2706914 was awarded to Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Torredonjimeno, Jaén, Spain.

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.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

County Antrim, United Kingdom

Jonathan Ryder

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Photograph 2661304 was awarded to County Antrim, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jonathan Ryder for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present County Antrim, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jonathan Ryder with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Finnebrogue Woods, Co. Down Ireland Lakeside.

The very best photojournalistic 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 pro wedding photographer.

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial

Firenze, Italy

Donatella Barbera

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Wedding photographer Donatella Barbera of Firenze, 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 Firenze, Italy wedding photographer Donatella Barbera for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Gujarat.

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

Massachusetts, United States

Masao Okano

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Masao Okano is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Masao Okano 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.