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Trieste Wedding Photography Award - 2705312

In Trieste, Italy, the groom and his mother share a touching moment of affection following the ceremony, captured in this WPJA award-winning photograph

Photograph 2705312 was awarded to Italy wedding photographer Paolo Blocar for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Italy wedding photographer Paolo Blocar with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Trieste, Italy.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 professional wedding photographer.

Trieste, Italy

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

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.