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Colorado, United States

Gretchen Troop

Photograph 2707755 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Gretchen Troop for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Gretchen Troop with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at TPC Colorado, Berthoud, Colorado.

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

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Noord Holland, Netherlands

Bart Rondeel

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Wedding photographer Bart Rondeel of Noord Holland, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Noord Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Bart Rondeel for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Netherlands Foot Bridge.

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

London, United Kingdom

Ashley Davenport

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Photograph 2407956 was awarded to London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ashley Davenport for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ashley Davenport with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at London.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world 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.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

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.