truck

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Martin Beddall

This image by Martin Beddall, a wedding photographer serving West Sussex, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Martin Beddall,, an exceptional West Sussex, 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.

Wisconsin, United States

Taber Lacie

View Profile

This image by Taber Lacie, a wedding photographer serving Wisconsin, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Taber Lacie,, an exceptional Wisconsin, 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.

Vermont, United States

Jacob Hannah

View Profile

Photograph 2700760 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Starksboro, Vermont.

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

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Colorado, United States

Brenda Bergreen

View Profile

Photograph 2633913 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Brenda Bergreen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Brenda Bergreen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Colorado Catering.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their photos 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 v02 Photography Competition Judges

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

Massachusetts, United States

Warren Lane

View Profile

Massachusetts wedding photographer Warren Lane is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Warren Lane 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.

Colorado, United States

Matt Wilson

View Profile

Colorado wedding photographer Matt Wilson is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Matt Wilson 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.

Illinois, United States

Edward Ciesielski

View Profile

Illinois wedding photographer Edward Ciesielski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Edward Ciesielski 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.

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

View Profile

Wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin of Haute-Garonne (31) , 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 Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Fleurance, FR.

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power, Susan Walsh

New York, United States

Wenjie Han

View Profile

New York wedding photographer Wenjie Han is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present New York, United States engagement photographer Wenjie Han 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.

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

View Profile

Istanbul wedding photographer Emre Nesli is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Emre Nesli 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.