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This image by Xiang Liu, a wedding photographer serving China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Xiang Liu,, an exceptional China 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.

Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France

Sandy Manancourt

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Photograph 2710257 was awarded to Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France wedding photographer Sandy Manancourt for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , France wedding photographer Sandy Manancourt with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Les Jardins de Sophie, Vosges, Grand Est.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Cher (18) , France

Bertrand Roguet

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Cher (18) wedding photographer Bertrand Roguet is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Cher (18) , France engagement photographer Bertrand Roguet 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.

United Kingdom

Liam Collard

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Wedding photographer Liam Collard of 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 United Kingdom wedding photographer Liam Collard for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Perugia Wedding Dinner.

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

Wedding photographer Daniel Martin Garcia, was awarded place for photo 1319591 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Daniel Martin Garcia, a Leon, Spain wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2013 Q4 Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Preston Gannaway

Judges

  • I really wish I had a caption with this photo. What an intriguing, unexpected and lonely image. Good job shooting something that wouldn't be an obvious photo to others.
  • I wish I could adequately express all the feelings and emotions this image brings to me. I see a room with high ceilings which automatically makes me feel that I’m alone and not at home. Next I see a wedding dress hanging from a chandelier and then, immediately after, the man with his grey hair appears and I wonder why he is in the bride’s dressing area. Then my eyes fix upon the TV screen he is looking at and it appears to be a young couple embracing, in love perhaps. And then there is nothing but the fullness of mystery. I couldn’t ask for more from an image - at least not this time.

Wedding photographer Beatrice Moricci, was awarded place for photo 1147096 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Beatrice Moricci, a Arezzo, Italy wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2013 Q1 Contest Judges

Chris Curry, Kristen Ashburn, Michael Ainsworth

Judges

  • Sometimes wedding days occur on days of other important events and the bride gets in a match before the wedding.
Pennsylvania, United States

Jonathan McBride

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Wedding photographer Jonathan McBride, was awarded place for photo 538351 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jonathan McBride, a Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2010 Q4 Judges

David Leeson, John Kaplan, Linda Epstein, Martha Rial, Massimo Mastrorillo

Judges

  • This shot is brilliant. The bride’s face watching the weather report and seeing the huge swath of rain that’s about to hit her area is great.
  • I found this image very compelling. Although the moment is quiet, you can feel their disappointment and sense the tension. Great storytelling!
Dorset, United Kingdom

Debra Simpson

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Wedding photographer Debra Simpson, was awarded place for photo 304766 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Debra Simpson, a Dorset, United Kingdom wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2009 Q4 Judges

David Leeson, David Stephenson, Eric Strachan, Loup Langton, Seth Resnick

Judges

  • Very funny image and very well done. The light and dark colors and the framing and all work together.
Arizona, United States

Sergio Lopez

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Wedding photographer Sergio Lopez, was awarded place for photo 58281 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Sergio Lopez, a Arizona, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2007 Q3 Judges

Judges

  • Perhaps a sign of the times, pretty sad that the bride should be watching a TV on her wedding day but well seen by the photographer.
Minnesota, United States

Jackie Boldt

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Wedding photographer Jackie Boldt, was awarded place for photo 319011 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jackie Boldt, a Minnesota, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2009 Q4 Judges

David Leeson, David Stephenson, Eric Strachan, Loup Langton, Seth Resnick

Judges

  • The cake clearly ended up in an humorous location. Very funny moment captured very well.

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.