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Vermont, United States

Andy Madea

Photograph 2712848 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Andy Madea for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Andy Madea with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at New Haven, Vermont Outdoor Ceremony.

The very top photojournalistic 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.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

North Carolina, United States

Michael Freas

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Wedding photographer Michael Freas of North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Michael Freas for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Parker Mill, Whittier, NC.

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

Alberta, Canada

Dorota Karpowicz

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Wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz of Alberta, Canada was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Jasper Lake, AB.

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

Trapani, Italy

Nino Lombardo

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Trapani wedding photographer Nino Lombardo is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Trapani, Italy engagement photographer Nino Lombardo 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.

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Jenny Rutterford

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West Sussex wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present West Sussex, United Kingdom engagement photographer Jenny Rutterford 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.

Varese, Italy

Matteo Reni

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Photograph 2494946 was awarded to Varese, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Reni for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Varese, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Reni with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Cascina Pietrasanta.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2019 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth