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Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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This image by Emre Nesli, a wedding photographer serving Istanbul, Turkey, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Emre Nesli,, an exceptional Istanbul, Turkey 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.

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Nadine Lotze

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This image by Nadine Lotze, a wedding photographer serving Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Nadine Lotze,, an exceptional Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 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.

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Martin Hecht

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This image by Martin Hecht, a wedding photographer serving Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Martin Hecht,, an exceptional Baden-Württemberg, Germany 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.

Fribourg, Switzerland

Jeremy Sauterel

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This image by Jeremy Sauterel, a wedding photographer serving Fribourg, Switzerland, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Jeremy Sauterel,, an exceptional Fribourg, Switzerland 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.

wedding photographer Seven Tao is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present China engagement photographer Seven Tao 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.

Herault (34) , France

Julie Verdier

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Wedding photographer Julie Verdier of Herault (34) , 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 Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Julie Verdier for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Guadaloupe, French West Indies.

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
Arizona, United States

JD Land

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Photograph 2712840 was awarded to Arizona, United States wedding photographer JD Land for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Arizona, United States wedding photographer JD Land with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Pennsylvania Outdoor Ceremony.

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 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Tarn (81) , France

Loic Bourniquel

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Photograph 2710690 was awarded to Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Conseillant, Bordeaux.

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

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Limburg, Belgium

Kobe Vanderzande

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Photograph 2709689 was awarded to Limburg, Belgium wedding photographer Kobe Vanderzande for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Limburg, Belgium wedding photographer Kobe Vanderzande with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Limburg Ceremony Exit.

The very top photojournalistic 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 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Georgia, United States

Cindy Brown

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Photograph 2709262 was awarded to Georgia, United States wedding photographer Cindy Brown for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Georgia, United States wedding photographer Cindy Brown with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Dekalb History Center.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

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.