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Wedding photographer Detelina Krasteva of Ruse, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Ruse, Bulgaria wedding photographer Detelina Krasteva for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lipnik Residence, Ruse, Bulgaria.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen 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 Ufuk Sarisen for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Giritli Restaurant, 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.

2023 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
Massachusetts, United States

Alex Gordias

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Photograph 2710374 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Gordias for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Gordias with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Mastros Restaurant, Boston.

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

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Venezia, Italy

Carlo Bettuolo

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Wedding photographer Carlo Bettuolo of Venezia, 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 Venezia, Italy wedding photographer Carlo Bettuolo for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Villa O'Hara, Treviso.

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
Viterbo, Italy

Andrea Danna

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Wedding photographer Andrea Danna of Viterbo, 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 Viterbo, Italy wedding photographer Andrea Danna for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Convento di San Francesco, Gallese.

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
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Paul Tansley

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Photograph 2652675 was awarded to Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Tansley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Tansley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Vines, Kent.

The very top documentary-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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Photograph 2649158 was awarded to France wedding photographer Sylvain Bouzat for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Sylvain Bouzat with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Burgundy.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Wedding photographer Detelina Krasteva of Ruse, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Ruse, Bulgaria wedding photographer Detelina Krasteva for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Raiski Zaliv, Bulgaria.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power
Tarn (81) , France

Loic Bourniquel

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Photograph 2631689 was awarded to Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Chateau du Vergne, Tarn.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

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

Wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft of Hessen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Hessen, Germany wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Römer, Frankfurt.

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

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.