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Colorado, United States

Sean Lara

Photograph 2698735 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Lara for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Sean Lara with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Colorado Mountain Elopement.

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 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Georgia, United States

Joshua Grasso

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Wedding photographer Joshua Grasso of Georgia, 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 Georgia, United States wedding photographer Joshua Grasso for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ashton Gardens, Atlanta.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

San Jose, Costa Rica

Mauricio Urena

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Wedding photographer Mauricio Urena of San Jose, Costa Rica was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel, Jaco, Puntarenas.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

São Paulo, Brazil

Juliana Mozart

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Wedding photographer Juliana Mozart of São Paulo, 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 São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Juliana Mozart for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Casa Arandella - Praia de São Sebastião - São Paulo.

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

Maharashtra, India

Ankita Asthana

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Wedding photographer Ankita Asthana of Maharashtra, India was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Maharashtra, India wedding photographer Ankita Asthana for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Goa, India.

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