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Best Wedding Photographers in 2018 V13 Photography Competition

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2018 v13 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Damon Winter, David Stephenson, Dennis Brack

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2018 v13 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.

Nevada, United States
South Lake Tahoe, Nevada wedding image of the bride in the limo putting on makeup.
Tara Theilen
Murcia, Spain
Murcia Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom leave the church after the ceremony as guests throw flower petals at them
Eduardo Blanco
Vermont, United States
Stowe, Vermont Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom exit the outdoor ceremony and rejoice with each other
Jacob Hannah
Portugal
Porto Wedding Photojournalist | the wedding reception head table at this Portugal celebration
Daniel Monteiro
Harghita, Romania
Harghita Wedding Photojournalist | a wedding guest jumps high above others on the dance floor at the reception
Szabolcs Sipos
Vermont, United States
The bride and her father make the long walk through the field to the outdoor ceremony in Chittenden, Vermont
Megan Hannah
Hessen, Germany
Hesse Wedding Photojournalist | the bride steams her veil while getting ready in Germany
Steven Herrschaft
Budapest, Hungary
Havana, Cuba Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and flower girl make faces while getting ready
Tunde Koncsol
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France
Birde get dressed in front of her child | Wedding in Biarritz
Sylvain Garderes
Virginia, United States
Baltimore Country Club wedding photograph of the bride and groom climbing steps with their shadows on a brick wall.
Johnny Shryock
Ancona, Italy
Ancona Wedding Photojournalist | the groom is at the hair salon under a hairdryer
Samuele Ciaffoni
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Ss Peter and Paul Kettering - Bride and groom signing the register below wonderful window light
Hannah Hall
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Wedding Photojournalist | Hungary bride having make up applied with City lights behind her
Tunde Koncsol
București, Romania
Bucharest Wedding Photojournalist | let the dance party begin at this Romania wedding reception
Mihai Zaharia
California, United States
Garre Vineyard & Winery, Livermore wedding photograph of the bride on the dance floor surrounded by family and guests while the groom retreives the garter from under her dress.
Chris Shum
London, United Kingdom
Ikaria - Greece Wedding Photojournalist | the groom receives hazing treatment from the groomsmen
Panayis Chrysovergis
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Ouro Preto Wedding Photojournalist | multiple generations wait for the wedding ceremony to begin - Black and white photo of a young flower girl looking out the window
Vinicius Terror
Italy
Cherasco Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white photo of boys watching the bride and groom saw a log together
Sergio Bruno
Herault (34) , France
Cutting Cake wedding photography humor with the bride and her knife in Beziers, FRANCE
William Lambelet
Genova, Italy
Portofino Wedding Photojournalist | the bride waits during the ceremony in this black-and-white photo
Julian Kanz
Guipuzcoa, Spain
Gipuzkoa Wedding Photojournalist | large face tattoo showing on the back of the groom as he gets ready
Monika Zaldo
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Bridesmaid carries bride's dress at Church, Bromsgrove
Hannah Hall
Herault (34) , France
Movement wedding photography in Beziers, FRANCE | bride and groom kissing in the back of a convertible car
William Lambelet
Montana, United States
Glacier National Park Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom console an emotional woman during their outdoor ceremony
David Clumpner
Vietnam
Croatia Wedding Photojournalist | very colorful Image of guests dancing at the wedding reception
Khoi Le
France
Chateau du Calaoué wedding photograph of bride and groom under tree during ceremony.
David Pommier
New Jersey, United States
Crossed Keys Estate, New Jersey | bride dancing on her back
Todd Laffler
New Jersey, United States
Pennsylvania Wedding Photojournalist | the bride is helped curling her hair and applying makeup while getting ready
Danette Pascarella
Florida, United States
Saint Tropez, France image of the bride about to throw her bouquet outside.
David Zaoui
Finland
Turku wedding photography in black-and-white
Janne Miettinen
China
Hangzhou City Wedding Photojournalist | the bride has her hair prepared for the ceremony as her groom waits as visible in the reflection
Mango Gu
Bern, Switzerland
Les Rasses, Switzerland Wedding Photojournalist | the ring bearer and flower girl Play on the floor together at the reception
Vincent Bourrut
New Hampshire, United States
The groom gets into his suit inside one of the camp cabins | Dublin, NH
Sarah V. Martinez
France
Wissant Wedding Photojournalist | the groom tosses the brides bouquet to a group of men outside on a hill
David Merat
London, United Kingdom
Athens - Greece Wedding Photojournalist | the bride waited in the car covered with rain droplets before the ceremony
Panayis Chrysovergis
Madrid, Spain
Miguel Onieva, of Madrid, is a wedding photographer for Sigüenza, Castilla y León (Spain)
Miguel Onieva
Bari, Italy
wedding photography in puglia | bride tossing bouquet of flowers at night
Matteo Lomonte
Greece
Veria Wedding Photojournalist | the bride has multiple hands and helping her fit into her dress
Vasilis Maneas
Firenze, Italy
Florence Wedding Photojournalist | outdoor ring exchange during the ceremony
Donatella Barbera
Quintana Roo, Mexico
father crying | loving you | wedding photojournalism
Gisselle Gonzalez
Colorado, United States
Shupe Homestead CO wedding photograph of dancing party guests at the wedding reception.
Jesse La Plante
France
Morbihan Wedding Photojournalist | the bride crosses her eyes as she reacts to her dress being buttoned up from behind
Didier Ropers
Georgia, United States
The Celebration Begins with flower petals at the end of this Ipswich MA outdoor wedding ceremony
David Murray
Firenze, Italy
Florence Wedding Photojournalist | dancing and hugging in Tuscany
Damiano Salvadori
France
Hérault Wedding Photojournalist | South of France a wedding guest is help with his drink as he holds a small boy in suspenders and a bowtie
Kerry Morgan
Portugal
Guimarães, Portugal Wedding Photojournalist | the bride heads upstairs with her dress still on a hanger
Paulo Castro
Manitoba, Canada
Ring Bearer anticipation during wedding ceremony in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Curtis Moore
Florida, United States
Key West Wedding Photojournalist | Florida bride putting on her dress on wedding day
Julie Ambos
Roma, Italy
Rome wedding photographer for Palazzo Brancaccio
Alessandro Iasevoli
Torino, Italy
Comune di Azeglio wedding photograph of the bride and groom hugging under confetti.
Maurizio Gjivovich
Antwerpen, Belgium
Chateau de l'Ardoisière Wedding Photojournalist | a walk outdoors with the bride and bridesmaids in the beautiful sunlight
Joshua Dhondt
Russia
Saint-Petersburg Wedding Photojournalist | Russia black and white reception photo of the bride on the dance floor
Artem Pitkevich
Alicante, Spain
Muro Wedding Photojournalist | bride and groom watch hugs through glass reflections at the reception
Toni Miranda
Virginia, United States
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort wedding photograph of the bride and groom with an elephant.
Brittany Diliberto
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Zuid Holland Wedding Photojournalist | shhhhh.... The boys are trying to be quiet during the indoor wedding ceremony
Ingeborg van Bruggen
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro/RJ - Brazil bride and her entourage dance under red and blue DJ lights at the reception
Bruno Montt
Varese, Italy
Matteo Reni, of Varese, is a wedding photographer for ITALY - Green Garden Carate Brianza
Matteo Reni
New Jersey, United States
New Jersey Wedding Photojournalist | Color photograph of the bride walking to the ceremony under a red umbrella
Danette Pascarella
Firenze, Italy
Tuscany wedding photographers | bridal party getting ready to party
Damiano Salvadori
Leon, Spain
indian destination wedding Munich | sister paints the groom eye special indian ceremony
Rocio Vega Roa
France
Morbihan Wedding Photojournalist | flower girl in her dress with flowers in her hair watches a man tie his tie
Didier Ropers
București, Romania
Spain Wedding Photojournalist | the bride is carried by her husband at this reception party
Vlad Lodoaba
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Alessandro Banchelli, of Quintana Roo, is a wedding photographer for Cancun
Alessandro Banchelli
Varese, Italy
Matteo Reni, of Varese, is a wedding photographer for ITALY - Villa Bossi Bodio Lomnago
Matteo Reni
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Wedding Photojournalist for brides in Reggio Calabria
Pasquale Minniti
Ontario, Canada
ARGONAUT ROWING CLUB, TORONTO wedding photograph of bride walking with veil flowing
Cafa Liu
Massa-Carrara, Italy
photo of happy bride at ceremony | valle di badia buti
Alessandro Colle
Massachusetts, United States
Boston Wedding Photojournalist | symmetrical Image of the bride in black-and-white
Alex Paul
Overijssel, Netherlands
Dinteloord Wedding Photojournalist | Young toddler plays on the floor under the brides dress
Indra Simons
Firenze, Italy
The bride is being escorted to her at wedding ceremony by her father who is wiping tears in Tuscany
Damiano Salvadori
California, United States
Lake Tahoe Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom Exchange a passionate kiss during their outdoor California wedding ceremony
Matt Theilen
Portugal
Porto Wedding Photojournalist | curlers and makeup as the women prepare for the wedding ceremony
Daniel Monteiro
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Wedding Photojournalist | smoke and blue lights fill the air at this Bulgaria wedding reception party
Boni Bonev
Lecco, Italy
Lecco Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom leave the church and are sprayed by a firefighter using a fire extinguisher
Luigi Rota
Attica, Greece
Athens Wedding Photojournalist | bride received hairspray in this black-and-white photo from Attica wedding
Elena Haralabaki
New Jersey, United States
Bride and Bridesmaids sharing a laugh from this new Jersey getting ready bridal suite
Danette Pascarella
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
Cotes-d'Armor Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white photo of flower girls and children wedding guests playing outside at the reception
Hong Phuc Bui
Georgia, United States
bridesmaids, bride during post ceremony celebration | Finally Married | Ipswich MA
David Murray
France
Paris Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and her mother share an emotional moment together at the wedding
Jacques Mateos
Slovenia
Ljubljana Wedding Photojournalist | Slovenia reception party gets wild with the guys
Samo Rovan
United Arab Emirates
Ambalama, Thalpe, Sri Lanka wedding photograph of guests jumping in the pool at the reception party.
Geeshan Bandara
China
Shandong Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom are showered with confetti by guests as they exit the wedding reception at night
Vincent Mu
Vermont, United States
Stowe, VT Wedding Photojournalism | rays of light Stream through storm clouds overhead at this outdoor new England wedding ceremony
Megan Hannah
Bari, Italy
Puglia Wedding Photojournalist | Black and white image of an emotional father giving his daughter away to the groom during the ceremony
Matteo Lomonte
Portugal
Porto Wedding Photojournalist | overhead view of this Portugal dance floor
Daniel Monteiro
Catania, Italy
Sicilia Wedding Photojournalist | grandmother gently touches the brides face under her veil after the ceremony
Salvo Moroni
Goias, Brazil
Goiás Wedding Photojournalist | Goiânia wedding reception dance floor image of the bride and groom dancing
Claudia Amorim
United Kingdom
Nick Tucker, of London, is a wedding photographer for Reykjavik, Iceland
Nick Tucker
London, United Kingdom
Grandmother and bride | Athens - Greece
Panayis Chrysovergis
Istanbul, Turkey
kyrenia wedding photojournalism | preperation room of the bride | kyrenia, cyprus
Ufuk Sarisen
New Jersey, United States
bride throws bra as maid of honor helps her into her dress for bear brook valley | New Jersey wedding photographer
Michelle Arlotta
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia Wedding Photojournalist | Mexican wrestling mask on the groom as he dances with the bride at the reception
David Hallwas
Brescia, Italy
emotions and laughter during wedding in Brescia
Alessandro Di Noia
France
PACA Wedding Photojournalist | France black-and-white photography of getting ready for wedding day
Karol Robache
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia Wedding Photojournalist | wedding ceremony in Germany with the groom slipping the ring on the brides finger
David Hallwas
Dublin, Ireland
Wicklow, Ireland Wedding Photojournalist | black-and-white first dance image of the bride and groom
Annie Kheffache
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and groom walked quickly down a cobblestone street on wedding day
David Hallwas
California, United States
Face down party guest at this wedding reception in Graeagle, Ca
Shaunte Dittmar
Ontario, Canada
Wedding ceremony photography at the ARGONAUT ROWING CLUB, TORONTO
Cafa Liu
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo Wedding Photojournalist | Brazil first dance photo in black-and-white
Vinicius Fadul
Genova, Italy
Portofino Wedding Photojournalist | children hold balloons as Rice is thrown at the bride and groom leaving the church
Julian Kanz
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Boughton Monchelsea Place, UK wedding photograph of a bored boy lying on the reception grass.
Paul Rogers
Cosenza, Italy
wine drips from the grooms mouth - Eucharist detail from this cosenza Church ceremony
Raffaella Arena
Limburg, Belgium
Lasne Wedding Photojournalist | emotional face time moment while the bride is getting ready
Kobe Vanderzande
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Newlyweds and confetti at this Bawdon Lodge Farm wedding ceremony
Hannah Hall
Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada outdoor wedding ceremony celebration high-fives
Curtis Moore
Montana, United States
Hamilton, Montana Wedding Photojournalist | the bride and bridesmaid work on their hair in mirrors while getting ready
David Clumpner
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Wedding Photojournalist | Hungary Family members embracing at the reception - Black and white photography
Tunde Koncsol
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Ticehurst, East Sussex, UK wedding photograph of sleeping flower girl in the church pews during the ceremony.
Paul Rogers
New York, United States
Marina Del Rey Wedding Photojournalist | California bride dancing with her father at the wedding reception
Denis Gostev
Manitoba, Canada
A bride and her mother share a moment while getting ready for the wedding in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Curtis Moore
New Jersey, United States
Oyster Bay, New York wedding photograph of bride toasting surrounded by groomsmen.
Kristy May

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.