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Oaxaca, Mexico

Nikhol Esteras

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Photograph 2689204 was awarded to Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Outdoor Reception.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

Wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Izoletta, Istanbul.

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
California, United States

Tanushree Vaidya

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California wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Tanushree Vaidya 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.

Trapani, Italy

Nino Lombardo

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Photograph 2678175 was awarded to Trapani, Italy wedding photographer Nino Lombardo for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Trapani, Italy wedding photographer Nino Lombardo with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Baglio Borgesati - Salemi, Sicily.

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

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Colorado, United States

Sean Lara

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Wedding photographer Sean Lara of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Lara for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, Estes Park.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Virginia, United States

Mike Kropf

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Wedding photographer Mike Kropf of Virginia, 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 Virginia, United States wedding photographer Mike Kropf for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Virginia Couple.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles
Montana, United States

David Clumpner

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Wedding photographer David Clumpner of Montana, 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 Montana, United States wedding photographer David Clumpner for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Superior, Montana.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
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 Stock Island Yacht Club and Marina, Key West.

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.

2020 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Danilo Muratore

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Wedding photographer Danilo Muratore of Reggio Calabria, 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 Reggio Calabria, Italy wedding photographer Danilo Muratore for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chianalea.

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power, Susan Walsh

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

We are proud to present Taiwan engagement photographer Tao Hsuan Tzu 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.