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Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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This image by Emre Nesli, a wedding photographer serving Istanbul, Turkey, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Emre Nesli,, an exceptional Istanbul, Turkey 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.

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Nathan Walker

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This image by Nathan Walker, a wedding photographer serving Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Nathan Walker,, an exceptional Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom 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.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

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This image by Rogerio Frota dos Santos, a wedding photographer serving Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Rogerio Frota dos Santos,, an exceptional Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 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.

Photograph 2700568 was awarded to Ancona, Italy wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Ancona, Italy wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Matera Bride Arrival.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Nathan Walker

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Photograph 2659774 was awarded to Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nathan Walker for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nathan Walker with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire Walking Bride with Bridesmaids.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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.

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

United Kingdom

Lyndsey Goddard

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Photograph 2633774 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Marylebone Town Hall, London.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Siracusa, Italy

Simona Cancelli

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Photograph 2602292 was awarded to Siracusa, Italy wedding photographer Simona Cancelli for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Siracusa, Italy wedding photographer Simona Cancelli with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Church of Cassibile - italy.

The very top photojournalistic 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v04 Photography Competition Judges

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patrick Mateer

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Wedding photographer Patrick Mateer of East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Patrick Mateer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at UK.

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France

Marion Traversie

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Photograph 2593555 was awarded to Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at City Hall in France.

The very top reportage-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.

2020 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France

Marion Traversie

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Photograph 2593554 was awarded to Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hautes-Pyrenees (65) , France wedding photographer Marion Traversie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Occitanie, France.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v02 Photography Competition Judges