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District Of Columbia, United States

Ken Pak

This image by Ken Pak, a wedding photographer serving District Of Columbia, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ken Pak,, an exceptional District Of Columbia, United States 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.

China

Leon Wong

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Photograph 2713271 was awarded to China wedding photographer Leon Wong for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Leon Wong with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hangzhou Post Ceremony.

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 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Brazil

Kássio Silva

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wedding photographer Kássio Silva is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Brazil engagement photographer Kássio Silva 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.

Quebec, Canada

Esther Gibbons

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Photograph 2589884 was awarded to Quebec, Canada wedding photographer Esther Gibbons for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Quebec, Canada wedding photographer Esther Gibbons with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Old Montreal .

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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.

2020 v01 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Istanbul, Turkey

Salih Ustundag

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Image 2583744 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Salih Ustundag for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Salih Ustundag with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Lima, Peru

Steve Baldeon

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Lima wedding photographer Steve Baldeon is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Lima, Peru engagement photographer Steve Baldeon 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.

California, United States

Thanh Trung

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Photograph 2433191 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Thanh Trung for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Thanh Trung with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Ritz-Carlton Truckee, Lake Tahoe.

The very best photojournalistic 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v01 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Michael Ainsworth, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Alexandre Casttro

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Minas Gerais wedding photographer Alexandre Casttro is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Minas Gerais, Brazil engagement photographer Alexandre Casttro 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.