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Photograph 2700573 was awarded to Ancona, Italy wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Ancona, Italy wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Matera Gymnast Bride.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn
Illinois, United States

Madi Ellis

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Wedding photographer Madi Ellis of Illinois, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Illinois, United States wedding photographer Madi Ellis for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chicago Couple.

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.

2023 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Siena wedding photographer Federico Pannacci is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Siena, Italy engagement photographer Federico Pannacci 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.

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.