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Herault (34) , France

Julie Verdier

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This image by Julie Verdier, a wedding photographer serving Herault (34) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Julie Verdier,, an exceptional Herault (34) , France 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.

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

wedding photographer Fatih Cinar is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Turkey engagement photographer Fatih Cinar 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.

Oaxaca, Mexico

Nikhol Esteras

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Photograph 2681832 was awarded to Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ruth Bancroft Gardens.

The very best reportage-style 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 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 professional wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Colorado, United States

Stacy Gillespie

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Photograph 2666281 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Summit County, Colorado.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
Pennsylvania, United States

John Ryan

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Wedding photographer John Ryan of Pennsylvania, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer John Ryan for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Bishop Farmstead, Southampton, NJ.

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.

2021 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
California, United States

Chris Werner

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Photograph 2640513 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at South Lake Tahoe.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Kent, United Kingdom

James Pearce

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Kent wedding photographer James Pearce is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Kent, United Kingdom engagement photographer James Pearce 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.

California, United States

Kimmi Cranes

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California wedding photographer Kimmi Cranes is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Kimmi Cranes 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.

Antwerpen, Belgium

Fille Roelants

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Photograph 2609641 was awarded to Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Fille Roelants for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Fille Roelants with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Town Hall Flanders.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, 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.