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Colorado, United States

Mark Creery

Colorado wedding photographer Mark Creery is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Mark Creery 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.

Massachusetts, United States

Kayla Rice

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Kayla Rice is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Kayla Rice 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.

Lucerne, Switzerland

Daniel Dyntar

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Lucerne wedding photographer Daniel Dyntar is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Lucerne, Switzerland engagement photographer Daniel Dyntar 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.

Var (83) , France

Marion Deletraz

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Var (83) wedding photographer Marion Deletraz is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Var (83) , France engagement photographer Marion Deletraz 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.

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Julie Schimel

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Haute-Garonne (31) wedding photographer Julie Schimel is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France engagement photographer Julie Schimel 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.

Venezia, Italy

Luca Fazzolari

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This image by Luca Fazzolari, a wedding photographer serving Venezia, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Luca Fazzolari,, an exceptional Venezia, Italy 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.

Minnesota, United States

Adam Boole

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Photograph 2705283 was awarded to Minnesota, United States wedding photographer Adam Boole for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Minnesota, United States wedding photographer Adam Boole with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ashley, North Dakota.

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

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

Gironde (33) , France

Pierre Cassagne

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Wedding photographer Pierre Cassagne of Gironde (33) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Gironde (33) , France wedding photographer Pierre Cassagne for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de Seguin.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Andrew Heeley

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South Yorkshire wedding photographer Andrew Heeley is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present South Yorkshire, United Kingdom engagement photographer Andrew Heeley 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.

Arizona, United States

JD Land

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Photograph 2700521 was awarded to Arizona, United States wedding photographer JD Land for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Arizona, United States wedding photographer JD Land with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Philadelphia Boardwalk.

The very best documentary-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 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn