Lake Tahoe bride

California, United States

Tyler Vu

Wedding photographer Tyler Vu of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Tyler Vu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lake Tahoe, Neveda.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh

California, United States

Matt Theilen

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Photograph 2565072 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Matt Theilen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

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

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

2019 v17 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Preston Gannaway

California, United States

Shaunte Dittmar

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Photograph 2391921 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Shaunte Dittmar for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

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

The very best photojournalistic 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 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.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

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

California, United States

Matt Theilen

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Wedding photographer Matt Theilen of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Matt Theilen for outstanding and creative wedding photography at South Lake Tahoe California.

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.

2018 v01 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Portraits Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz

California, United States

Shaunte Dittmar

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Photograph 2234401 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Shaunte Dittmar for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

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

The very top documentary-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 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse, Tom Reese

California, United States

Matt Theilen

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Wedding photographer Matt Theilen, was awarded place for photo 1841341 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Matt Theilen, a California, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2016 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Vignoles