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California, United States

Brett Butterstein

Photograph 2700874 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Michael's Los Angeles.

The very top photojournalistic 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Virginia, United States

Anastasiia Polyakov

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Wedding photographer Anastasiia Polyakov of Virginia, 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 Virginia, United States wedding photographer Anastasiia Polyakov for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Portland, Oregon.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Sofia, Bulgaria

Tsvetelina Deliyska

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Photograph 2692508 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Margel 360, Sofia, Bulgaria.

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

Zurich, Switzerland

Monique De Caro

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Wedding photographer Monique De Caro of Zurich, Switzerland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Zurich, Switzerland wedding photographer Monique De Caro for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Le Domaine de L´Orangeraie.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

William Baillie

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Photograph 2690968 was awarded to Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom wedding photographer William Baillie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom wedding photographer William Baillie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Island of Iona.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Danilo Muratore

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Wedding photographer Danilo Muratore of Reggio Calabria, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Reggio Calabria, Italy wedding photographer Danilo Muratore for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mylos.

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.

2019 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Rohit Gautam

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Wedding photographer Rohit Gautam of Bedfordshire, 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 Bedfordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Rohit Gautam for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Bedford Bedfordshire.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Details Judges

David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Martha Rial