United States

Arizona, United States

Rebekah Sampson

This image by Rebekah Sampson, a wedding photographer serving Arizona, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Rebekah Sampson,, an exceptional Arizona, 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.

Maryland, United States

Kenneth Clapp

View Profile

Photograph 2711819 was awarded to Maryland, United States wedding photographer Kenneth Clapp for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Maryland, United States wedding photographer Kenneth Clapp with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Baltimore Emotional Speech.

The very best photojournalistic 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 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Colorado, United States

Bonnie Sizer

View Profile

Wedding photographer Bonnie Sizer 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 Bonnie Sizer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Dreams and Dragonlies, Windsor, CO.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

Colorado, United States

Bonnie Sizer

View Profile

Photograph 2711675 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Bonnie Sizer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Bonnie Sizer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Adams County Fairgrounds, CO.

The very best reportage-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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Pennsylvania, United States

Scott Josuweit

View Profile

Wedding photographer Scott Josuweit of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer Scott Josuweit for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Cork Factory Hotel, Lancaster, PA.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

New Jersey, United States

Ted Felsberg

View Profile

Photograph 2700654 was awarded to New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Ted Felsberg for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Ted Felsberg with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at New Jersey 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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

California, United States

Kimmi Cranes

View Profile

California wedding photographer Kimmi Cranes is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Kimmi Cranes 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

Tanushree Vaidya

View Profile

Wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya for outstanding and creative wedding photography at New Jersey Bride with Bridesmaids.

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

Virginia, United States

Anastasiia Polyakov

View Profile

Virginia wedding photographer Anastasiia Polyakov is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Virginia, United States engagement photographer Anastasiia Polyakov 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

Ufuk Sarisen

View Profile

Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen 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.