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Best Wedding Photographers in 2018 V06 Photography Competition

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2018 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David H. Wells, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Ross Taylor

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2018 v06 Photography Competition. 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.

Reggio Calabria, Italy
The ceremony dog is prepared by two groomsmen in Calabria
Danilo Coluccio
California, United States
Bridal party shots off a ski together outside at the wedding reception at Lake Tahoe, California
Shaunte Dittmar
Manchester (Greater), United Kingdom
Color image of the groom profile and the bride full length in her dress in West Midlands, UK
Adam Riley
Ohio, United States
Photo of the bride warming up before the reception by dancing in the kitchen with kids at her house
Dennis Crider
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Outdoor photo of groom and guest shaking hands while bride hugs woman after the wedding in Ribble valley, Uk
David Scholes
Massa-Carrara, Italy
Viareggio bride and groom hug as they watch fireworks outside at their night reception.
Alessandro Colle
Dublin, Ireland
The bride put her shoes on as others help with getting ready preparations in this wedding day photo from Meath, Ireland
Annie Kheffache
Manchester (Greater), United Kingdom
Black-and-white photo of celebration time at this wedding reception in Cheshire, England
Adam Riley
California, United States
Outside photo of the bride and groom high fiving at the wedding reception in Malibu, California
Brett Butterstein
Nevada, United States
Bride walks down the steps in front of the flower girls before the wedding at South Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Tara Theilen
Milano, Italy
Bride enjoying her drinks at the wedding reception in Tenuta di Camposervoli, Siena, Italy
Massimiliano Beccati
Thailand
Bangkok groom holds the hand of a little boy while walking with the bride
Chanarthip Cheingthong
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
England bride in her dress at the wedding
Rohit Gautam
Tennessee, United States
Tennessee flower girl excited in her dress before the wedding
Katherine Birkbeck
Roma, Italy
Bride and groom walk down the aisle after getting married in Tuscany, Villa Cora
Luca Rossini
California, United States
Traditional outdoor wedding ceremony Color photo from Lake Tahoe, California
Shaunte Dittmar
Lima, Peru
Bride and groom celebrate with a boy at the wedding in Lima, Peru
Jamil Valle
Portugal
Portugal wedding reception Photo in black-and-white of dancing guests spinning
Daniel Monteiro
France
CRACH, FRANCE wedding reception dancing photo in black-and-white
Christophe Pasteur
London, United Kingdom
Guests at this Trinity House, London wedding reception finally watch the bride dancing
Lyndsey Goddard
Devon, United Kingdom
Devon wedding couple smile after getting married
Anna Poole
China
China guests taking pictures of the bride and groom sitting next to each other
Eric Liao
Reggio Calabria, Italy
The brides father waits outside the room where she is preparing for her Reggio Calabria wedding
Danilo Coluccio
Quebec, Canada
It's all cheers and beers for the bridal party at the bar in this photo from a wedding reception in Montreal, Quebec
Adeline Leonti
Cosenza, Italy
The groom retrieves the brides garter on the dance floor during there vibo valentia wedding reception
Raffaella Arena
Pennsylvania, United States
New Jersey girl dancing with guests at the wedding reception
Meg Brock
Firenze, Italy
Birds eye view photo looking down on the bride and groom during the ceremony as they're holding hands
Damiano Salvadori
Roma, Italy
Photo of bride laughs at the wedding reception in Villa Le Cascine, Montaione, Italy.
Alessandro Avenali
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Chateau Dumas, France wedding photo of gentlemen hugging
Emil Boczek
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A tearful moment it Is captured in this black-and-white photo of the bride getting help wiping tears in Rio de Janeiro
Clara Sampaio
Alicante, Spain
Photo of everyone smiling with the bride before the wedding ceremony in Alcoy
Toni Miranda
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Image of the bride heading under an electric fence as the flower girl watches in Boerderij De Deel
Gerhard Nel
Tennessee, United States
The bride and groom kiss following an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove
Leah Moyers
Madrid, Spain
Photo of woman helping the bride get her dress on before the wedding in Sigüenza, Castilla-La Mancha
Miguel Onieva
Cagliari, Italy
The brides bouquet finds its way toward the single ladies in this Cagliari, Sardinia wedding reception party photograph
Matteo Carta
Montana, United States
Bride dances with guests at the wedding reception in Granada, Nicaragua
David Clumpner
France
Outdoor photo of guests reaching for the bouquet in Luberon, France
Sylvain Garderes
Quebec, Canada
Auberge des Gallant, Saint-Marthe, Quebec Black and white wedding photo of the groom encouraging the guests to get louder
Esther Gibbons
Overijssel, Netherlands
velsen zuid bride stands on top of grooms back at the wedding reception
Indra Simons
California, United States
Bride and groom dance next to the musician after the wedding ceremony in San Diego, California
Shaun Baker
France
Bridal party talking to each other at the wedding reception in Paris, Maison des Polytechniciens
Karim Kheyar
California, United States
Guests joking around in a black-and-white photo from the wedding reception in San Francisco
Tanarak Visessonchoke
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru wedding photography | Bride and groom cross arms with their drinks at the wedding reception
Omar Berr
Lima, Peru
Bride and groom get emotional and hug at the wedding - Wedding photographer for Lima, Peru
Omar Berr
Alicante, Spain
Photo of bride and groom with guests at the wedding reception in Alcoy
Toni Miranda
Firenze, Italy
The groom and best man get dressed before this Las Vegas wedding
Damiano Salvadori
China
China bridal party messing with the bride and groom as they kiss
Eric Liao
Santa Fe, Argentina
Groom helps brides father so that he can dance with her at the wedding reception in Rosario, Argentina
Andres Preumayr
France
Groom dancing with his father before the wedding ceremony in Lyon, France
Ronan Jégaden
Firenze, Italy
Tuscany wedding day photo in color
Damiano Salvadori
Oaxaca, Mexico
Black and white photo of the bride arriving under a sea of umbrellas in the rain in Oaxaca, Mexico
Nikhol Esteras
Madrid, Spain
Sigüenza, Castilla-La Mancha bride getting her make up ready before the wedding ceremony
Miguel Onieva
Utrecht, Netherlands
Italia wedding reception cake smashing photo with the bride and groom symmetrically captured
Leonard Walpot
London, United Kingdom
Photo of guests carrying the groom around at the wedding reception at the Botleys Mansion, England
Kari Bellamy
Genova, Italy
Black-and-white photo. Face to face emotion.
Julian Kanz
France
Leoville wedding reception arrival of the bride and groom in an open top car
Valerie Teppe
California, United States
Bride getting emotional during the wedding ceremony outside at the Big Table Ranch, Coulterville, California
Deborah Coleman
Limburg, Belgium
Houthalen woman helping some boys get dressed for the wedding ceremony
Kobe Vanderzande
Utrecht, Netherlands
Acquoy wedding party March in the rainy streets with umbrellas and a marching band
Leonard Walpot
București, Romania
Photo of bride and groom playing games at the wedding reception in Slatina, Romania
Cristina Tanase
California, United States
Bride dances with maid of honor at the wedding reception in Tahoma, California
Lauren Lindley
Firenze, Italy
Florence bride smiles during the wedding ceremony
Donatella Barbera
California, United States
Bride and bridesmaid talking to each other at the wedding in Malibu, California
Brett Butterstein
Kent, United Kingdom
Groomsmen helping each other get ready before the wedding ceremony at the Barnston Lodge
Matt Ebbage
Firenze, Italy
Photo of groom waiting for the bride at the wedding at Certaldo
Donatella Barbera
London, United Kingdom
Picture of guests celebrating with the bride and groom after the ceremony at the Serbian Orthodox Church, London UK
Wayne La
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru bride and groom dancing at the wedding reception
Omar Berr
Ancona, Italy
Marche wedding photographer captured this image of the bride greeting guests at the church
Samuele Ciaffoni
London, United Kingdom
Photo of bride and groom during the wedding ceremony at the Serbian Orthodox Church, London UK
Wayne La
Devon, United Kingdom
Cornwall wedding ceremony on the beach with flower girls playing in the sand
Anna Poole
London, United Kingdom
Guests throw the groom into the air at the wedding reception at Braxted Park
Marianne Chua
France
Hair spray and make up time for the bride getting ready for her wedding in Leoville
Valerie Teppe
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Mexico - Mexico-City wedding ceremony Photo of the parents participating along with the groom
Isabelle Hattink
Roma, Italy
Photo of guests looking through a window at the wedding at Casale del Polline, Rome
Francesco Survara
Perugia, Italy
Il Belpoggio su Todi bride and groom dancing outside
Andrea Cittadini
Utrecht, Netherlands
Hooge Vuursche wedding reception with a slideshow for the bride, groom and wedding guests
Leonard Walpot
California, United States
The brides reflection is captured in this black-and-white photo as she is getting ready in Temecula, California
Shaun Baker
Firenze, Italy
Tuscany outdoor wedding reception Photo of a warm hug
Damiano Salvadori
Cosenza, Italy
Cosenza wedding reception party Photo of the guys having fun
Raffaella Arena
Alicante, Spain
Outdoor photo of the bride and groom avoiding the rice being thrown at them after the wedding ceremony Alcoy
Toni Miranda
Florida, United States
Nimes, France bride getting her hair ready before the wedding
David Zaoui
West Midlands, United Kingdom
The flower girl talks with the bride and groom at this Chateau Dumas, France outdoor wedding reception
Emil Boczek
California, United States
Bride and groom kiss at the wedding ceremony outside at Lake Tahoe, NV
Matt Theilen
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Bride and groom during the wedding ceremony having fun at the Casa Valduga, Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul
Renan Radici
Thailand
Colorful confetti flies in the air during this Bangkok wedding reception
Chanarthip Cheingthong
Utrecht, Netherlands
Den Haag wedding reception party Photo of the groom carrying the bride on the dance floor
Leonard Walpot
California, United States
Brides mother starts to cry as she sees her in the wedding dress at Lake Tahoe
Shaunte Dittmar
Devon, United Kingdom
Devon boy making faces behind soldiers at the wedding
Anna Poole
France
Bride and groom hugging guests after the wedding ceremony in Paris, France
Ronan Jégaden
Limburg, Belgium
Teuven guests play with a hula hoop at the reception
Kobe Vanderzande
California, United States
Guests lift up kids in chairs at the wedding reception in Moreaga, California
Stephanie Secrest
London, United Kingdom
It's wedding speech time at this reception at The George in Rye, UK
Lyndsey Goddard
Minnesota, United States
Picture of bride and groom smiling at each other with bokeh at Minneapolis, MN
Bradley Hanson
Roma, Italy
Outdoor photo of the bride and groom with balloons at the wedding reception in Tenuta del Polline, Rome
Francesco Survara
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Black-and-white picture of the bride hugging a relative before the ceremony in Calabria
Danilo Coluccio
Montana, United States
Bride and her father laugh and hold hands while in the car at the wedding in Granada, Nicaragua
David Clumpner
California, United States
Bride dancing at the wedding reception in her dress at Big Table Ranch, Coulterville, California
Deborah Coleman
California, United States
Bridesmaids helping the bride get ready before the wedding at Lake Tahoe, NV
Matt Theilen
Budapest, Hungary
Paris bride and her father talk and smile with others before the wedding ceremony
Tunde Koncsol
California, United States
The bride reacts to flower petals in the air as she walks out of the ceremony with her new husband at the MacCallum House Inn, Mendocino, CA
Joyce Perlman
Roma, Italy
Photo of the ring bearer holding back tears during the outdoor ceremony in Ravello
Francesco Survara
Devon, United Kingdom
Cornwall girl wants to be held by the groom during the wedding ceremony
Anna Poole
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Black-and-white photo of wedding guests cheering during the bride and groom's first dance at this Mexico - Mexico-City party
Isabelle Hattink
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Alicante Spain bride talks to the guests outside at the wedding
Damon Pijlman
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Bride and groom smiling and having fun with a guest after the wedding ceremony at the Avoncroft Museum, Birmingham
Nick Brightman
Utrecht, Netherlands
Black and white wedding image of the guests celebrating with the fog machine in Wijenburg
Leonard Walpot
Cosenza, Italy
The bride's hugged by relative following her roma wedding ceremony
Raffaella Arena
Padova, Italy
Villa Molin - Italy wedding day photo from the bridal party suite after all the girls have finished getting ready
Daniele Borghello
Belgium
Flanders wedding photographer captured this reflected image of the bride showing her dress for the first time
Sven Soetens
Alberta, Canada
Canada bride and groom get emotional during the wedding ceremony outside
Dorota Karpowicz
Genova, Italy
Reception photo of bridesmaids reaching out over the water from the dock for the bouquet of flowers that just landed in the water of Lake Como, Italy
Julian Kanz
New York, United States
Outdoor photo of guests getting emotional during the wedding ceremony in New Rochelle, NY
Tim D. Yun
Overijssel, Netherlands
ommen groom uses a sword to open bottle of champagne at the wedding reception
Indra Simons
France
Photo of guests throwing rice at the bride and groom after the wedding ceremony in Chateau de Miremont, Auvergne, France
Matthieu Muratet
Portugal
Picture of the bride and her father entering the church for the wedding ceremony in Braga, Portugal
Paulo Castro
Surrey, United Kingdom
England guests celebrate with the bride and groom after getting married
Richard Galloway
California, United States
Groom waiting for the bride and her father at the wedding ceremony in Malibu, California
Annie Bang
Ohio, United States
Photo of a dog sitting on the brides dress during the ceremony
Dennis Crider
Limburg, Belgium
Houthalen bride and flower girl getting their hair done before the wedding ceremony
Kobe Vanderzande
Istanbul, Turkey
Tekirdag, Turkey bride gets emotional as she waves goodbye to guests after the wedding ceremony
Erkin Agsaran
Trapani, Italy
Outside photo of guests at the wedding reception Santa Flavia, Palermo, Sicily
Nino Lombardo
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Symmetrical photo of the bride about to launch her bouquet overhead to the single ladies at this Mexico - Mexico-City wedding reception party
Isabelle Hattink
Bern, Switzerland
Photo of bride getting help with her dress before the wedding ceremony in Le Locle, Switzerland
Vincent Bourrut
Alicante, Spain
Alcoy bride holds hands with flower girl before the wedding ceremony
Toni Miranda
Thailand
bride and groom smile as they walk in front of the wedding cake at the wedding reception in Bangkok
Chanarthip Cheingthong
Lecco, Italy
Bride walks down the stairs with her bridesmaids in Italy
Luigi Rota
France
Candid photo of the ring ceremony inside a church in Montelimar
Marine Poron
Utrecht, Netherlands
Ceremony Picture of the seated bride and groom laughing as the officiant speaks at this Italia wedding
Leonard Walpot
New South Wales, Australia
Guests lift the bride and groom in their chairs outside at the wedding reception in Berry, Australia
John Benavente
Siena, Italy
Bridesmaid holds a mirror for the bride getting ready before the wedding in Tenuta di Papena, San Galgano, Siena
Andrea Sampoli
California, United States
Bride and groom playing games at the wedding reception in San Miguel, Mexico
Annie Bang
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Calabria groom and best man getting dressed before the wedding ceremony
Danilo Coluccio
Genova, Italy
The groom and best man prepare in the mirror for his Umbria, Tenuta Casa Bruciata wedding day
Julian Kanz
Siracusa, Italy
Outdoor photo of bride in her wedding dress in Siracusa, Sicily
Alessandro Castelli
London, United Kingdom
The neighborhood is reflected in this photo of the bride having her makeup applied at The George in Rye, UK
Lyndsey Goddard
Firenze, Italy
Elegant Tuscany wedding reception image of the bride and groom sharing in their first dance with guests seated under chandeliers
Damiano Salvadori
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Image from an indoor church wedding ceremony in Mexico-City with the groom helping with the bride down the steps
Isabelle Hattink
France
The bride's mother and father wait downstairs as she makes her way from above
Christophe Pasteur
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bride and groom hold hands as guests throw confetti on them after the wedding in Rio de Janeiro
Aline Prado
California, United States
Guests celebrating with the groom on best mans shoulders at the wedding reception in Malibu, California
Annie Bang
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Bride getting her make up done before the wedding at New house farm, UK
David Scholes
Catania, Italy
Outdoor photo of a band playing music for the bride and groom in Sicilia
Salvo Moroni
Thailand
Bangkok bride and groom are about to cut the wedding cake at the wedding reception
Chanarthip Cheingthong
France
Purple ambience and dual spotlights illuminate the bride and groom as they dance in CRACH, FRANCE
Christophe Pasteur
Colorado, United States
Picture of groom and best man laying on bed before the wedding ceremony at the Table Mountain Inn
Jesse La Plante
Ontario, Canada
Groom and groomsmen before the wedding in Brampton, Ontario
Ben Benvie
California, United States
Bridal party gets emotional at the wedding reception at Lake Tahoe
Shaunte Dittmar
Vermont, United States
Bride getting on her shoes before the wedding ceremony in Waitsfield, Vermont
Megan Hannah
Santa Fe, Argentina
Rosario, Argentina kids sitting down next to the bride in her wedding dress before the wedding
Andres Preumayr
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Photo of bride getting emotional from maid of honors speech at the wedding reception in Eaves hall, UK
David Scholes
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Image of the young flower girl trying on high heel shoes before the wedding ceremony in Salão Marcos Soares Sete Lagoas- MG
Gersiane Marques
London, United Kingdom
Picture of London bride looking in the mirror with the help of her bridesmaids
Obi Nwokedi
Tennessee, United States
Photo of the bride and groom doing rock paper scissors during their indoor ceremony at Fishermen's Inn
Leah Moyers
Portugal
A vendor sweeps the dance floor in front of a large electric sign that reads: dance
Daniel Monteiro
California, United States
Reception dance party revelers enjoy the colorful spotted lights at this Temecula, California wedding
Shaun Baker
Trapani, Italy
Photo of silhouetted bride getting her make up done before the wedding Santa Flavia, Porticello, Palermo, Sicily
Nino Lombardo
Nevada, United States
Bride looks in the mirror while her hair is getting done before the wedding ceremony at South Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Tara Theilen
Padova, Italy
Brides father kisses her on the cheek at the wedding in Veneto, Italy
Daniele Borghello
California, United States
Bride and groom feed each other cake at the wedding reception at the Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton
Chris Shum
Catania, Italy
Sicilia bride and groom hold hands and celebrate with guests after the wedding ceremony
Salvo Moroni
London, United Kingdom
The groom wait in anticipation as his bride is being escorted down the aisle by her father during the RYE, England indoor wedding ceremony
Stephen Bunn
Vermont, United States
Outdoor photo of bride and groom sharing the wedding cake at the tent reception in Greensboro, Vermont
Jacob Hannah
Roma, Italy
Titignano, Umbria outdoor wedding ceremony - the Gauntlet of guests for the bride and groom
Luca Rossini
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Photo of a boy sleeping on a table at the wedding reception at the Sudeley Castle, United Kingdom
Aaron Storry
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Guests begin to get emotional at the wedding ceremony Estância Lomba Grande, Lomba Grande, Rio Grande do Sul
Renan Radici
Quebec, Canada
Outside photo of bride and groom smiling at each other during the wedding in Auberge des Gallant, Saint-Marthe, Quebec
Esther Gibbons
Colorado, United States
Guests singing and dancing at the wedding reception in Wedgewood Boulder Creek
Jesse La Plante
Padova, Italy
Photo of bride and groom hugging in front of the wedding cake at Como Lake, Italy
Daniele Borghello

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