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London, United Kingdom

Chaiyasith Junjuerdee

This image by Chaiyasith Junjuerdee, a wedding photographer serving London, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Chaiyasith Junjuerdee,, an exceptional London, 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.

Somerset, United Kingdom

Simon Biffen

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This image by Simon Biffen, a wedding photographer serving Somerset, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Simon Biffen,, an exceptional Somerset, 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.

Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Ronnie Szeto

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This image by Ronnie Szeto, a wedding photographer serving Hong Kong S.A.R., China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ronnie Szeto,, an exceptional Hong Kong S.A.R., China 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.

Colorado, United States

Sean Lara

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Colorado wedding photographer Sean Lara is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Sean Lara 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.

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Jenny Rutterford

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Photograph 2709920 was awarded to West Sussex, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present West Sussex, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Ravenswood Wedding Venue.

The very best reportage-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 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.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Guernsey, United Kingdom

Nick Despres

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Wedding photographer Nick Despres of Guernsey, 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 Guernsey, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nick Despres for outstanding and creative wedding photography at St. Pierre Park Hotel, Guernsey.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

New Jersey, United States

Michelle Arlotta

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Wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta of New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Gallery at Liberty Prime, Jersey City.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

Somerset, United Kingdom

Caroline Coeur

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Photograph 2679542 was awarded to Somerset, United Kingdom wedding photographer Caroline Coeur for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Somerset, United Kingdom wedding photographer Caroline Coeur with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Primrose Hill Barn, The Cotswolds Musician.

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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Damion Mower

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Photograph 2671966 was awarded to Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Damion Mower for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Damion Mower with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at De Vere Latimer Estate.

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.

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway

Genova, Italy

Julian Kanz

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Photograph 2659837 was awarded to Genova, Italy wedding photographer Julian Kanz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Genova, Italy wedding photographer Julian Kanz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at San Gimignano, Guardastelle Walking Groom Singing With Guitar.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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.

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial