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Guernsey, United Kingdom

Nick Despres

Wedding photographer Nick Despres of Guernsey, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Guernsey, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nick Despres for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Icart, Guernsey.

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

North Carolina, United States

Lacey Butler

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Photograph 2710907 was awarded to North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Lacey Butler for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Lacey Butler with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Pretty Place Chapel Ceremony.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world 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 professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

London, United Kingdom

Chaiyasith Junjuerdee

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Wedding photographer Chaiyasith Junjuerdee of London, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Chaiyasith Junjuerdee for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Samui, Thailand.

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

Var (83) , France

Marion Deletraz

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Wedding photographer Marion Deletraz of Var (83) , 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 Var (83) , France wedding photographer Marion Deletraz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Les Ménuires, Savoie.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick

Vendee (85) , France

Jeremie Sangare

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Vendee (85) wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Vendee (85) , France engagement photographer Jeremie Sangare 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.

Indre (36) , France

Gaelle Caré

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Wedding photographer Gaelle Caré of Indre (36) , 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 Indre (36) , France wedding photographer Gaelle Caré for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Aix les Bains - Col de la Chambotte.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

Lecco, Italy

Luigi Rota

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Wedding photographer Luigi Rota of Lecco, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Lecco, Italy wedding photographer Luigi Rota for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Varenna Lago Como.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles