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Genova, Italy

Julian Kanz

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Wedding photographer Julian Kanz of Genova, 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 Genova, Italy wedding photographer Julian Kanz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ristorante Scola, Liguria.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

Photograph 2665791 was awarded to Italy wedding photographer Edoardo Agresti for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Italy wedding photographer Edoardo Agresti with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Florence Ceremony Exit.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
Vosges (88) , France

Julien Maria

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Vosges (88) wedding photographer Julien Maria is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Vosges (88) , France engagement photographer Julien Maria 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.

Photograph 2630933 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 Hotel HO Ciudad de Jaén.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Wedding photographer Catherine Hudson Paturet of 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 France wedding photographer Catherine Hudson Paturet for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Pyrénées-Orientales, 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.

2021 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick

wedding photographer Vu Nguyen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Vietnam engagement photographer Vu Nguyen 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.

Zurich, Switzerland

Kiss Lenke Dalocska

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Zurich wedding photographer Kiss Lenke Dalocska is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Zurich, Switzerland engagement photographer Kiss Lenke Dalocska 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.

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.