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wedding photographer Castille Alma is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present France engagement photographer Castille Alma 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.

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Julie Schimel

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This image by Julie Schimel, a wedding photographer serving Haute-Garonne (31) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Julie Schimel,, an exceptional Haute-Garonne (31) , France 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.

This image by Carlos Porfírio, a wedding photographer serving Portugal, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Carlos Porfírio,, an exceptional Portugal 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.

Tarn (81) , France

Loic Bourniquel

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Tarn (81) wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Tarn (81) , France engagement photographer Loic Bourniquel 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.

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Paul Tansley

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Wedding photographer Paul Tansley of Hampshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Tansley for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Frensham Hall, Farnham, Surrey.

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.

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California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2712946 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 Santa Barbara, California.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

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Paris (75) , France

Samantha Pastoor

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Wedding photographer Samantha Pastoor of Paris (75) , 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 Paris (75) , France wedding photographer Samantha Pastoor for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Montpellier.

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.

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Arezzo, Italy

Simone Bacci

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Arezzo wedding photographer Simone Bacci is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Arezzo, Italy engagement photographer Simone Bacci 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.

Jaen wedding photographer Pedro Volana is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Jaen, Spain engagement photographer Pedro Volana 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.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

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Wedding photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil wedding photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Torres - Rio Grande do Sul.

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.

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