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Rhode Island, United States

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

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Rhode Island wedding photographer Kathryn Wallace Yeaton is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rhode Island, United States engagement photographer Kathryn Wallace Yeaton 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.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Kevin Heslin

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This image by Kevin Heslin, a wedding photographer serving Puntarenas, Costa Rica, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Kevin Heslin,, an exceptional Puntarenas, Costa Rica 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.

Alagoas, Brazil

Renner Boldrino

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Alagoas wedding photographer Renner Boldrino is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Alagoas, Brazil engagement photographer Renner Boldrino 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.

North Carolina, United States

Neil Thurston

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Photograph 2707273 was awarded to North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Corolla, NC Beach Ceremony.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France

William Desse

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Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) wedding photographer William Desse is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France engagement photographer William Desse 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.

California, United States

Chris Shum

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California wedding photographer Chris Shum is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Chris Shum 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.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

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Rio Grande do Sul wedding photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil engagement photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos 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.

Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France

William Desse

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Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) wedding photographer William Desse is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France engagement photographer William Desse 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.

California, United States

Tyler Vu

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California wedding photographer Tyler Vu is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Tyler Vu 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.

Wedding photographer Pedro Volana of Jaen, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Pedro Volana for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Acantilados de Maro, Nerja.

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

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.