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Best Wedding Photographers in 2018 V12 Photography Competition

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2018 v12 Photography Competition Judges

Carol Guzy, Gary Porter, Mary Vignoles, Ross Taylor

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2018 v12 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.

Rhode Island, United States
Emotional moment for bride during ceremony
Kevin Trimmer
France
Paris Wedding Photojournalist | the bride celebrates with the excitement and a hug at the outdoor wedding
Simon Cassanas
Varese, Italy
Lucca - Italy Wedding Photojournalist | Beautiful lighting in blue at this elegant reception
Matteo Reni
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Birmingham, UK Wedding Photojournalist | black-and-white photo of the bride receiving a kiss the back of her hand
Emil Boczek
China
Hunan Wedding Photojournalist | the groomsmen are grouped together in this black-and-white photo of games
Andy Ren
California, United States
Mendocino, California Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom are framed in the barn door in this silhouette Image during their first dance at the reception
Deborah Coleman
Siena, Italy
Siena Wedding Photojournalist | the dancing bride and groom our frames by a saxophone and trumpet in this black and white reception photo
Federico Pannacci
Massachusetts, United States
Boston Wedding Photo of the bride and groom coming face-to-face with her veil still covering her
Alex Paul
New South Wales, Australia
Wedding Dance Floor Celebration in NSW
Dean Dampney
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
GNU - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul Wedding Photojournalist | an elderly couple is health up the stairs to the church by Usher groomsmen
Renan Radici
Vietnam
Spain Wedding Photojournalist | Color image of the bride tossing her bouquet with red flower petals filling the air
Khoi Le
Bulgaria
Lovech Wedding Photo of the bride greeting an elderly guest outdoors
Hristina Handzhieva
Valencia, Spain
Valencia Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white silhouette image of wedding day preparations at the hotel
Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez
South Carolina, United States
Groomsmen taking a limo ride to wedding reception | Greenville, South Carolina
Matthew Pautz
Cosenza, Italy
coronation during arbereshe ceremony in cosenza for the bride and groom
Raffaella Arena
Russia
Saint-Petersburg Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom exit the church and are showered with flowers rice and confetti as they come down the stairs
Gleb Shirokov
New York, United States
Dad wiping tears during ceremony at Tavern on the Green
Denis Gostev
Genova, Italy
Portofino Wedding Photojournalist | the bride steps into her wedding gown with the help of friends and family
Julian Kanz
Nova Scotia, Canada
Oak Island Resort, Nova Scotia, Canada wedding photo of bride doing dishes
Emma Rose
São Paulo, Brazil
SÃo carlos Wedding Photojournalist | the bride has her hair worked on at the salon in this black-and-white photo
Vinicius Fadul
France
Savoie Wedding Photojournalist | Color photo of a gentleman about to catch the brides bouquet outside with just one hand
Nadine Court
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
A wedding couple perform their first dance at Venetsanos Winery Santorini
Mark Wallis
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Netherland Wedding Photojournalist | Image of two young flower girls next to a very large I do electric sign
Natalja van Ommeren
France
Rice everywhere for this bride in Lille
Julien Laurent Georges
Montana, United States
Stevensville, Montana Wedding Photojournalist | the bride gets her dress bustle as vendors cut up the cake
Kent Meireis
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hotel Ritta Hoppner - Gramado wedding photograph of bride kissing mom on the head
Renan Radici
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Wedding Photojournalist | the bride dances in a black-and-white image - swimming in a sea of clapping hands
Melinda Guerini Temesi
France
Nerac, France Wedding Photojournalist | the bride talks to a young flower girl at the outdoor reception it is black and white photo
Franck Petit
California, United States
Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco wedding photograph of the groom dipping and kissing the bride on the dance floor under green fog.
Chris Shum
Pomorskie, Poland
Poland Wedding Photojournalist | dance floor kiss for a couple during the reception
Katarzyna Mrugala
Varese, Italy
Lucca - Italy Wedding Photojournalist | the bridal team helps the bride prepare for the wedding in this black-and-white photo
Matteo Reni
South Carolina, United States
Father of bride and her sister react to seeing bride for the first time | Spartanburg, South Carolina
Matthew Pautz
Antwerpen, Belgium
Roeselare Wedding Photojournalist | the groom the hand of the ring bearer with a flower girl close by
Joshua Dhondt
California, United States
The bride applies eye makeup in the mirror under inflated Mr. and Mrs. Balloons
Shaunte Dittmar
Vietnam
Croatia Wedding Photojournalist | silhouette reflections and balloons filled this blue tone wedding reception image
Khoi Le
United Kingdom
London Wedding Photojournalist | the young girl is dressed for the wedding as she watches the bride receive help getting into her wedding gown
Lyndsey Goddard
Torino, Italy
Cerrione Tenuta Castello wedding photo of ring bearer getting dressed.
Maurizio Gjivovich
Surrey, United Kingdom
Karen Flower, of Surrey, is a wedding photographer for Kingston upon Thames
Karen Flower
United Kingdom
HAC, London Wedding Photojournalist | grandma in wheelchair is facing a baby in a stroller outside of the church wedding
Lyndsey Goddard
France
Chateau de Meridon Paris wedding photograph of the groom surrounded by women.
Jacques Mateos
Nevada, United States
Flower girl seeing the bride in her dress for the first time at this South Lake Tahoe, California wedding
Tara Theilen
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Netherland bride uses her wedding gown to wipe the nose of a small boy
Natalja van Ommeren
New York, United States
Bronx, NY Wedding Photojournalist | the ushers open the door to allow the guest to enter the ceremony
Emin Kuliyev
Mantova, Italy
Mantova Wedding Photojournalist | a single lady catches the brides bouquet at this outdoor reception
Fabrizio Demasi
Victoria, Australia
Manoir de Penfao wedding photo of bride about to throw bouquet.
Gaelle Le Berre
Massachusetts, United States
Boston Wedding Photojournalist | MA bride and groom use ping-pong paddles to hit balls and confetti at the reception
Alex Paul
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Reggio Calabria Wedding Photojournalist | reception party good times with family and friends
Pasquale Minniti
Quebec, Canada
Grandmother hugging bride with enthusiasm in Montreal, Quebec
Esther Gibbons
California, United States
The bride hugs her father during the ceremony at this outdoor wedding in Reno, Nevada USA
Matt Theilen
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
bride's veil catches the wind outside of the church in Ticehurst, UK
Paul Rogers
Vietnam
Spain Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom come down the stairs as guests throw Rainbow colored confetti
Khoi Le
France
Wedding Photojournalist captured bridesmaids getting ready at Thornewood Seattle.
Jacques Mateos
France
Savoie receives a kiss on the cheek by a man with a cane
Nadine Court
New South Wales, Australia
New South Wales Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom kiss during the first dance under a reception spotlight
Dean Dampney
Siena, Italy
Tuscany wedding photographer for ceremonies at San Galgano Abbey, Siena
Andrea Sampoli
France
Chaumerie en Vendée Wedding Photojournalist | Image of the bride and groom and kissing and she holds her flowers
Sybil Rondeau
Nevada, United States
South Lake Tahoe, California indoor wedding ceremony kiss
Tara Theilen
France
Groom cries on seeing his bride, bestman puts a hand on his shoulder | Essex Groom and Bestman
Kerry Morgan
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Addington Palace, London wedding photo of the bride and groom dancing.
Paul Rogers
Noord Holland, Netherlands
two young brothers at the ceremony | Amsterdam wedding photo
Peter Kos
Surrey, United Kingdom
Hair Rollers and Bridesmaids | The Spread Eagle Hotel
Katie Roberts
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen Wedding Photojournalist | colorful confetti Falls over the bride and groom as they dance
Nathalie Moors
Portugal
Guimarães, Portugal Wedding Photojournalist | the bride watches as her groom kisses her ring
Paulo Castro
São Paulo, Brazil
São Carlos Wedding Photojournalist | amazing theatrical DJ lighting for the bride at this reception party
Vinicius Fadul
Montana, United States
Thompson Falls, Montana wedding reception speeches - dad offers hugs and tears as he speaks to the bride and groom
David Clumpner
China
Sanming Wedding Photojournalist | magnification helps when finishing the brides eyes
Kai Xiao
Cosenza, Italy
during wedding reception in cosenza a little girls is inside a bubble soap | cosenza photographer
Raffaella Arena
China
Fuzhou Wedding Photojournalist | the bride receives help with her gown in this black-and-white image
Vinci Wang
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Raining Wedding, Rain, Umbrella, Bride, Boho, Bouquet | Sítio Bodocó, Betim - MG - Brazil
Wander Faria
Surrey, United Kingdom
Pembroke Lodge wedding photograph of bride and groom after ceremony with tossed flower petals.
Karen Flower
Portugal
Green fog and lights on the dance floor for this bride and groom at their Santo Tirso, Portugal wedding reception party
Paulo Castro
São Paulo, Brazil
São Carlos Wedding Photojournalist | a little ringbearer sleeps with a pillow on a bench in this black-and-white photo
Vinicius Fadul
United States
ChongQing Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white photo of the groom holding the bride with her bouquet on her lap
Ray Poon
France
Château de Saint Marc à Saint Nazaire Wedding Photo of the bride and groom exiting at the ceremony
Sybil Rondeau
Cagliari, Italy
Cagliari Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white image of groom hugging his mother outside
Matteo Carta
Wisconsin, United States
The bride and groom are surprised as their cake topples over while they are attempting to cut it in Madison, WI
Romulo Morishita
Minnesota, United States
Wedding reception at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis
Bradley Hanson
Michigan, United States
A wild reception party for this bride and her friends at the Brengman Brothers Winery, Traverse City, MI
Ray Iavasile
Genova, Italy
Portofino Wedding Photojournalist | Color photograph of the bride having her hair prepared as she holds a bridesmaids hand
Julian Kanz
Reggio Calabria, Italy
italian wedding Photojournalist - bride and groom exit the church to a barrage of confett and flowers
Pasquale Minniti
United Arab Emirates
Beirut, Lebanon Wedding Photojournalist | a young flower girl is helped with her dress while getting ready
Bernie Richardson
China
Fuzhou Wedding Photojournalist | the bride has her makeup applied next to the hotel window
Henry Xu
Antwerpen, Belgium
The bride and Graham celebrate as a flower girl and guests throw flower petals over their heads
Nathalie Moors
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Wedding Photojournalist | a young girl cries while holding a microphone as she speaks to the bride and groom during this outdoor wedding ceremony
Clara Sampaio
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Reggio Calabria Wedding Photo of the bride and groom kissing in the backseat of their vintage wedding car
Pasquale Minniti
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
Romantic and fun French wedding | Château de la Colaissière, 49270 Orée d'Anjou
Estelle Offroy
Antwerpen, Belgium
Antwerpen Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white image of guests dancing and singing at this night time reception
Nathalie Moors
China
Fuzhou Wedding Photojournalist | the bridesmaids hang dresses near the window
Tony Lau
Vermont, United States
Putney, Vermont Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom exit during a blizzard of white confetti
Jacob Hannah
Quebec, Canada
Bridemaids laughing and hugging | Brockville, Ontario wedding photograph
Esther Gibbons
Valencia, Spain
Valencia Wedding Photojournalist | black-and-white photo of family fanning the bride and groom as they cry
Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez
Puy-de-Dome (63) , France
Balloons blowing up during wedding ceremony at Chateau la Durantie FRANCE
Matthieu Muratet
China
Hunan Wedding Photojournalist | the groomsmen wear paper masks as they look at the groom while the bride laughs
Andy Ren
California, United States
Lake Tahoe, CA Wedding Photojournalist | the outdoor wedding ceremony ends with a kiss
Matt Theilen
São Paulo, Brazil
São Carlos Wedding Photojournalist | the bride is surrounded by dancing female wedding guests on the dance floor in and this black-and-white reception photo
Vinicius Fadul
Portugal
This Braga, Portugal newly married couple inspect each others rings inside the church
Paulo Castro
United Kingdom
London Wedding Photojournalist | a very young toddler is getting dressed for the wedding ceremony with the help of a bridesmaid in a blue dress
Lyndsey Goddard
Ontario, Canada
Canada wedding photo of flower girl getting help with her shoes.
Cafa Liu
France
Paris Wedding Photojournalist | tightly framed photo of the bride and groom kissing
Ronan Jégaden
Quintana Roo, Mexico
The bride hugs her father after getting ready for her wedding in Playa del carmen Mexico
Alessandro Banchelli
Massachusetts, United States
Traditional dance ceremony for this Cape Cod, MA wedding couple
Alex Paul
Singapore
Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore wedding of the bride and groom at the reception
David Teo
Attica, Greece
Athens Wedding Photojournalist | the bride pushes a woman into the pool at this outdoor night wedding reception party
Elena Haralabaki
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Wedding Photojournalist | bride and mom hugging outside under the dark clouds
Melinda Guerini Temesi
New York, United States
Tavern on the Green wedding photograph of the bride dancing with friends at the reception
Denis Gostev
Ruse, Bulgaria
Silent Preparation of the Bride | Bridal Prep in Ruse Bulgaria
Bozhidar Krastev
Goias, Brazil
Goiânia Wedding Photojournalist | the bride enjoys time with dancing flower girls
Claudia Amorim
France
Haute-Garonne Wedding Photojournalist | the maid of honor wipes a tear under the brides veil during this ceremony
Florent Cattelain
District Of Columbia, United States
Somerset, VA Wedding Photo of a young girl dancing at the reception with her hair flying
Ken Pak
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Macaé Wedding Photojournalist | the brightest tossed overhead on the dance floor by the bridesmaids in red dresses
Aline Prado
District Of Columbia, United States
Arlington, VA Wedding Photojournalist | the ring bearing boys play on the floor after the ceremony
Ken Pak
Russia
Saint-Petersburg Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom hug and kiss in this black-and-white photo as guests watch from the church stairs under their umbrellas in the rain
Gleb Shirokov
Overijssel, Netherlands
Hengelo Wedding Photojournalist | the groom is tossed above the heads of Wedding guests on the reception dance floor
Indra Simons
France
Nantes Wedding Photojournalist | happy wedding guests are dancing at the reception in this slow shutter image
Sybil Rondeau
Massa-Carrara, Italy
dancing party crazy accident with the mother of bride jump from wheelchair | villa marigola - lerici
Alessandro Colle
France
PACA Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom kiss at the end of their indoor wedding ceremony
Karol Robache
South Carolina, United States
bridesmaids admiring the view at Pretty Place wedding venue | Greenville, South Carolina
Matthew Pautz
Herault (34) , France
Black and white Wedding Party - Photography by Paris France photographer
William Lambelet
Torino, Italy
Turin Wedding Photojournalist | the groom is lifted above the men as he holds a bouquet of flowers at the Tenuta castello Cerrione
Maurizio Gjivovich
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France
Childrens and dessert at wedding | Fief de la Thioire, Juigné sur Loire, Loire Valley
Estelle Offroy
New Hampshire, United States
Trenton Maine wedding where the flower man tosses flowers for the bride's entrance
Sarah V. Martinez
France
Paris Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and looks over her shoulder after throwing her bouquet to about a dozen women at this outdoor wedding reception
Ronan Jégaden
United States
ChongQing Wedding Photojournalist | the bride hugs a family member in this black-and-white Photo
Ray Poon
Utrecht, Netherlands
Getting ready- Oh Belle | Amerongen, Netherlands
Corine Nap
Georgia, United States
dad, bride, daughter, ring bearers, home | Departure Kiss | Kennebunkport Maine
David Murray
France
Paris Wedding Photojournalist | a group of elderly men are seated on the big couch under a painting at the reception
Simon Cassanas
France
Seigneurie du Bois Benoist Wedding Photo of the groom lifted by friends at the reception
Sybil Rondeau
Cagliari, Italy
Sardinia Wedding Photo of the bride and groom jumping into a pool at the reception party
Matteo Carta
United States
Hunan Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white image of the bride with her makeup in Amir
Can Tang
Antwerpen, Belgium
Roeselare Wedding Photojournalist | tight black-and-white photo of the groom at the ceremony
Joshua Dhondt
Overijssel, Netherlands
Denekamp Wedding Photojournalist | a small boy sleeps in the backseat of a vintage Sports car as the bride and groom prepared to get in
Indra Simons
Massachusetts, United States
Boston Wedding Photojournalist | the groom reads his vows to the bride during their outdoor ceremony 3 bridesmaids simultaneously wipe tears
Alex Paul
Genova, Italy
Portofino Wedding Photojournalist | silhouette image of the bride and groom standing in a doorway looking out
Julian Kanz
Minnesota, United States
Wedding exit from the church on the way to the reception in St. Paul, MN
Bradley Hanson
Overijssel, Netherlands
Enschede Wedding Photojournalist | the groom enters the room and sees the bride in her dress for the first time in this black-and-white photo
Indra Simons
Utrecht, Netherlands
Assisi, italy Wedding Photojournalist | the groom kisses a relative on the cheek after the wedding ceremony
Leonard Walpot
Montana, United States
Denver Colorado groom dances with his mother at the wedding reception
Kent Meireis
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Netherlands Wedding Photojournalist | a young girl and boy are close to the bride and groom as they're seated in a chair
Natalja van Ommeren
Siena, Italy
Fattoria la Loggia, Florence, Tuscany Wedding Photo of flower girl getting nails done
Andrea Sampoli

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