wait Wedding Photographers

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patrick Mateer

Photograph 2643037 was awarded to East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Patrick Mateer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Patrick Mateer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at County Durham, United Kingdom.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Guizhou, China

Guo Chenhui

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Photograph 2623350 was awarded to Guizhou, China wedding photographer Guo Chenhui for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Guizhou, China wedding photographer Guo Chenhui with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Guizhou.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

Colorado, United States

Stacy Gillespie

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Wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Colorado.

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.

2019 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power

Italy

Sergio Cancelliere

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Wedding photographer Sergio Cancelliere, was awarded place for photo 1754056 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Sergio Cancelliere, a Italy 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.

2015 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Bill Frakes, David Leeson

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I was immediately drawn to this sweet set of Mary Jane's. A creative vantage point and use of lens flare creates a sense of playfulness in this entry shot.

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.