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Ceremony in 2015 Q2 Photography Contest

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2015 Q2 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Mary Vignoles, Michael Ainsworth

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Ceremony in the 2015 Q2 Photography Contest. WPJA documentary wedding photographers are the best in the industry and know that their images are judged by the most notable and respected working newspaper photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry. Winning an award in these competitions is a true accomplishment.

Romania
The priest takes a picture of the bride and groom in this award-winning wedding picture.
Robert Kovacs
Roma, Italy
The bride smiles while she signs the marriage license in this black and white image created by a Rome documentary wedding photographer.
Alessandro Iasevoli
Arezzo, Italy
The priest holds his hands over the bride and groom as they kneel at the altar in this black and white photo taken by a documentary-style Tuscany wedding photographer.
Fabio Mirulla
Sofia, Bulgaria
The bride and groom kiss while guests toss rice in this black and white photo captured by a Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer.
Boni Bonev
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo wedding photographer captured this black and white photo of a bride and her mother embracing
Vinicius Fadul
Arezzo, Italy
A man leans over to grab the bride's hand after the ceremony in this black and white photo by a Tuscany wedding photographer.
Beatrice Moricci
New York, United States
Hudson Valley wedding photographer captured this photo of a bride smiling as the sun shining through the stained glass window beside her cast a blue glow on her dress
Diane Stredicke
Italy
The bride and groom can be seen standing outside from the top of a staircase in this black and white wedding photo by an award-winning Piedmont photographer.
Davide Dusnasco
Caserta, Italy
Caserta wedding photographer captured this photo of the bride and groom hesitantly releasing the dove after their ceremony
Elia Vaccaro
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Leicestershire wedding photographer captured this photo of a smiling groom as he is surrounded by family
Ian Bursill
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro wedding photographer captured this photo of the bride being kissed on the cheek by her father as the rest of the wedding guests watch nearby
Claudia Ruiz
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Zuid Holland wedding photographer captured this image of the wedding guests as seen from the backseat as the bride and groom drive off to their honeymoon
Christiaan de Groot
Portugal
The bride and groom exit the ceremony as guests throw rice and celebrate in this black and white wedding picture composed by a Braga, Portugal documentary photographer.
Paulo Castro
Madrid, Spain
The groom makes a face while he stands next to the priest in this photo by a Madrid, Spain wedding photographer.
Victor Marti
Santa Catarina, Brazil
A green Volkswagen waits outside for the bride and groom as they exit the ceremony in this image created by an award-winning Santa Catarina, Brazil wedding photographer.
Maykol Nack
China
A woman dressed in traditional dress performs during the reception in this photo by a Beijing, China wedding photographer.
Todo Hu
Madrid, Spain
Madrid wedding photographer captured this black and white photo of the bride getting some help with the train on her gown as she walks into the church
Pedro Cabrera
New South Wales, Australia
Guests hug the bride and groom as they exit the ceremony in this black and white image captured by a New South Wales, Australia wedding photographer.
John Benavente
Illinois, United States
Guests stand under umbrellas as they watch the ceremony in this image created by a Chicago, IL documentary photographer.
Steve Koo
Quintana Roo, Mexico
A bridesmaid helps the bride with her train as her veil blows into the groom's face in this documentary-style photo by a Playa del Carmen photographer.
Chesira Pizzini

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.