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San Jose, Costa Rica

Mauricio Urena

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Photograph 2688902 was awarded to San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Los Sueños Marriott Ocean Resort.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Audrey Dubessay

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Image 2686538 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Maine-et-Loire (49) , France wedding photographer Audrey Dubessay 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 Maine-et-Loire (49) , France wedding photographer Audrey Dubessay 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.

New Jersey, United States

Joey Curry

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Image 2686051 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Joey Curry 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 New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Joey Curry 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.

Photograph 2592621 was awarded to France wedding photographer Franck Petit for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Franck Petit with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Pécarrère, France .

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

2020 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

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.