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South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Andrew Heeley

This image by Andrew Heeley, a wedding photographer serving South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Andrew Heeley,, an exceptional South Yorkshire, United Kingdom 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.

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Patrick Lombaert

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Wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert of Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Quiberon, France.

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

North Dakota, United States

Abby Paul

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Photograph 2610743 was awarded to North Dakota, United States wedding photographer Abby Paul for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present North Dakota, United States wedding photographer Abby Paul with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Thief River Falls, MN .

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, William Snyder

Maryland, United States

Michelle Frankfurter

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Wedding photographer Michelle Frankfurter, was awarded place for photo 55201 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Michelle Frankfurter, a Maryland, 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 Q1 Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith

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It's hard to say exactly what's going on in this picture, but it does evoke a certain mood. Rain mixed with the hand on the face hint that something's amiss. I also like the door of the trailer in the background being opened a crack with the person peeking out to see how the umbrella man is doing. Nice use of black-and-white also adds to the gray mood.

Minnesota, United States

Verna Pitts

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Wedding photographer Verna Pitts, was awarded place for photo 1077581 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Verna Pitts, 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.

2012 Q4 Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese