INFORMATION ON PAST WPJA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS
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PAST WPJA CONTEST INFORMATION

The WPJA contests further our commitment to excellence in the wedding photojournalism industry, offering photographers recognition and visibility. All members are invited to participate. Please use the schedule below for past contests, links to winning images from each contest and details on the judging panel for each.


2009 Q1 CONTEST

Winners Announced: TBA

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2009 BRIDES CONTEST

Winners Announced: TBA

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2008 Q4 CONTEST

Winners Announced: March 27th, 2009

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2008 Q3 CONTEST

Winners Announced: December 9th, 2008

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2008 TRASH THE DRESS CONTEST

Winners Announced: November 13th, 2008

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2008 Q2 CONTEST

Winners Announced: August 29th, 2008

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2008 BRIDES CONTEST

Winners Announced: October 27th, 2008

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2008 Q1 CONTEST

Winners Announced: June 5th, 2008

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2007 Q4 CONTEST

Winners Announced: March 6th, 2007

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2007 Q3 CONTEST

Winners Announced: December 11th, 2007

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2007 BRIDES CONTEST

Winners Announced: October 10th, 2007

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2007 Q2 CONTEST

Winners Announced: September 20th, 2007

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2007 Q1 CONTEST

Winners Announced: July 2nd, 2007

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2006 WINTER CONTEST

Winners Announced: February 3rd, 2007

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2006 FALL CONTEST

Winners Announced: November 17th, 2006

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2006 SUMMER CONTEST

Winners Announced: August 26th, 2006

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2006 SPRING CONTEST

Winners Announced: June, 2006

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2005 WINTER CONTEST

Winners Announced: February, 2006

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2005 FALL CONTEST

Winners Announced: November, 2005

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2005 SUMMER CONTEST

Winners Announced: September, 2005

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2005 SPRING CONTEST

Winners Announced: May, 2005

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2004 WINTER CONTEST

Winners Announced: February, 2005

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2004 FALL CONTEST

Winners Announced: December, 2004

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2004 SUMMER CONTEST

Winners Announced: July, 2004

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This contest advanced California and Texas WPJA members as a group to the top of the ranks with a total of 21 and 19 awards, respectively, in the top ten. Individually, David Murray (Maine) and Greg Blomberg (Texas) tied for first with the most contest points. David Jay (California) followed their lead for second. Gary Allen (North Carolina), Eric Cable (Oregon) and Kevin Swan (Indiana) tied for third.

2004 SPRING CONTEST

Winners Announced: May, 2004

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2003 WINTER CONTEST

Winners Announced: February, 2004

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The WPJA held a wedding photography contest for any wedding image taken during the ENTIRE year of 2003. A 'Photographer of the Year' was announced and the WPJA 'TRAVELING TROPHY' was awarded to the member with the most contest points for 2003.

2003 SUMMER CONTEST

Winners Announced: August, 2003

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WPJA held its second 'members only' photography contest for all wedding images taken during the first half of 2003 (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun). Only digital files were accepted.

2002 CONTEST

Winners Announced: April, 2003

The Wedding Photojournalist Association held its first 'members only' photography contest for all wedding images taken during the ENTIRE year of 2002. Images were submitted as prints in sizes up to 8" x 10".