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China

Xiang Qi

Wedding photographer Xiang Qi of China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded China wedding photographer Xiang Qi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nanping.

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

Puy-de-Dome (63) , France

David Blateyron

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Photograph 2692147 was awarded to Puy-de-Dome (63) , France wedding photographer David Blateyron for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Puy-de-Dome (63) , France wedding photographer David Blateyron with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Clermont-Ferrand.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Illinois, United States

Candice C. Cusic

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Photograph 2390851 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Candice C. Cusic for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Candice C. Cusic with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Chicago Illinois.

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 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 true 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.