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2019 v01 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Michael Ainsworth, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2019 v01 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.

France
Agen bridal party Getting ready before the ceremony begins
Ronan Jégaden
Dublin, Ireland
Galway, Ireland wedding photograph after the ceremony of the Guests and their phones.
Annie Kheffache
California, United States
Japanese Friendship Gardens. San Diego, CA - The bride with her grandfather in his wheelchair.
Shaun Baker
New Jersey, United States
Bride has emotional hug from sister of the bride after toasts at Tribeca 360 NYC wedding
Michelle Arlotta
California, United States
Herb and Wood. San Diego, CA - The dancing begins under Moody lighting on the dance floor
Shaun Baker
Arizona, United States
Phoenix, AZ Champagne sword - the groom opens the bottle outdoors
Laura Segall
California, United States
Santa Barbara, California wedding photo - The bride gets help from her family and friends as she puts her wedding dress on.
Annie Bang
Padova, Italy
Sants Metges hotel - The entrance of the bride and the groom at the dinner in miniature red cars
Edgard De Bono
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
porto alegre - brasil | bride laughing with bridesmaid while getting ready before the ceremony
Renan Radici
New Jersey, United States
Groom intensely smiling and dancing on dance floor of Ryland Inn New Jersey wedding
Michelle Arlotta
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tribuna B, Jockey, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil wedding reception party with Great DJ lights
Clara Sampaio
Vietnam
Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Vietnam - Newly weds' exit from up their outdoor ceremony on the beach Sand
Van Tran
Siracusa, Italy
siracusa wedding reception cake - the bride holds a small boy as he tastes the cake
Simona Cancelli
California, United States
MacCallum House, Mendocino outdoor ceremony - the bride and father of the bride ceremony walk through lush trees
Joyce Perlman
Portugal
Santo Tirso, Portugal - Game during Wedding Party. The couples needed to dance without the ball fall of.
Luis Efigénio
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Wolverhampton, UK Wedding reception dance party with guests
Emil Boczek
China
zhengzhou Henan wedding traditions - What was the bride seeing? She was so happy and stared at somewhere.
Wenbo Si
Overijssel, Netherlands
Netherlands wedding photographer - Hengelo bride with her veil being lifted by three young flower girls outside in the sun
Indra Simons
Devon, United Kingdom
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London - Israeli dancing traditions with chairs
David Pullum
Padova, Italy
Venice - Pisani Moretta Palace wedding reception photograph of cheerful toast with friends
Daniele Borghello
Colorado, United States
The Pines at Genesee indoor wedding ceremony - Receding down the isle as husband & wife to a ball toss by their guests.
Trent Gillespie
Ohio, United States
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church; Potomac, MD wedding ceremony - Photo of the bride and groom getting Showered With Roses
Andrew Morrell
Arizona, United States
Phoenix, AZ pre-wedding getting ready with the bride Sharing champagne with her dog
Laura Segall
France
Florensac, France Church ceremony photograph of a young flower girl pulling on the brides Vail - Do not leave me alone
Laurent Piccolillo
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Fonteinhof reception Party showing for bridesmaids dancing
Philippe Swiggers
Florida, United States
Key West wedding photo of Guests Prepping for a bubble exit after the outdoor ceremony
Julie Ambos
China
China Zhuhai wedding party - The moment the groom got out of the car and arrived at the wedding scene
Eric Liao
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Kasteel Hooge Vuursche - the bride prepares to toss her bouquet of Flowers
Ingeborg van Bruggen
Berlin, Germany
Palmi wedding photograph from a game during the dinner with couples holding apples between their heads
Mauro Santoro
Pistoia, Italy
Agriturismo Collina Toscana Resort outdoor wedding ceremony - a selfie with Friends
Alice Franchi
California, United States
Topanga, California wedding ceremony under a clear tent - Tart as a Lemon
Tanya Parada
China
beijing wedding ceremony outdoors - Photo of the groom waiting for the ceremony with two Young flower children
Moana Wu
France
Paris Ceremony photograph of a red car, the bride and groom, and guests
Ronan Jégaden
Alicante, Spain
Photograph of the bride and groom celebrating during their wedding reception wall standing on their chairs
Toni Miranda
Illinois, United States
The allegro Hotel chicago - bride and groom cut the cake and feed each other
Milan Lazic
New York, United States
Baku Palace Restaurant wedding venue - the bride and groom participate in the Hora Dance
Denis Gostev
France
france wedding photography depicting dual family hugs in black-and-white
Simon Cassanas
Alberta, Canada
Edmonton Facetime with Family - Alberta Wedding Photography
Chrystal Stringer
China
Traditional traditional Chinese door games entertainment this bridal party
Binbin Wong
New York, United States
501 Union wedding - Bridesmaids getting makeup - New York Wedding Photograph
Tim D. Yun
Czech Republic
Nové Adalbertinum what a photography - bride getting ready with the curling of her hair
Matouš Bárta
Vosges (88) , France
Epinal (France) reflection of many guests in this Wedding Photograph
Julien Maria
Michigan, United States
Detroit Athletic Club wedding reception - Sisters getting wild on the dance floor
Ray Iavasile
Nebraska, United States
Wedding reception photo of an Elkhorn, NE Bride belting it out, singing her heart out
Janine Cooper
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort Wedding Ceremony - the son kissing is Dad as the bride speaks into a microphone
Alessandro Banchelli
Overijssel, Netherlands
Wedding photograph from Enschede NL - the bride sits while waiting for the groom
Indra Simons
Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico photograph of the Veil. Mind of its own, going upwards and getting snagged in the tree
Nikhol Esteras
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
highbury hall wedding photograph of the dad ready to take his daughter to the church, but fighting back tears
Darren Powell
Victoria, Australia
Victoria-AU what a photography of a Bridesmaid helping the bride to wear socks
Jiake Yang
Illinois, United States
chicago processional during this beautiful glass house wedding by the water - Illinois wedding photography
Victoria Sprung
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City actual wedding day - Everybody is getting ready in this photograph with reflections
An Le
North Carolina, United States
Sanderling Resort, Duck, NC, wedding photographer - Groomsmen pour sugar packets on the groom as he removes the bride's garter.
Neil Thurston
Ankara, Turkey
Orthodox Patriarchate Istanbul - Bride and Groom Doing The Ceremonial Walk
Orçun Yalçın
China
Hangzhou China wedding photograph - Moment between groomsmen during lipstick door games
Mango Gu
Padova, Italy
LA FORTALESA DE SANT JULIÀ DE RAMIS - The ceremony is over has the bridegroom celebrate under confetti showers
Daniele Borghello
Miranda, Venezuela
Caracas wedding photographer - You finally did it!!.. Hugs following the wedding ceremony
Victor R. Urosa
Tokyo, Japan
Otaki Rose Garden weddings - Love from the back. Photo of the bride hugging a Woman holding a photograph of a man
Takafumi Iikura
Reggio Calabria, Italy
india wedding day - children who sleep on sofa couches during the reception party
Pasquale Minniti
São Paulo, Brazil
Fazenda das Cabral - fun at wedding reception, filled with dancing laughter and drinks
Vinicius Fadul
Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada wedding reception photograph of The Father and Daughter Dance
Lori Anne Crewe
Russia
Perth Vineyard outdoor wedding ceremony in the sun for this bride and groom
Maria Shalaeva
Pennsylvania, United States
Feasterville, PA wedding reception - the drink is very Sour
Meg Brock
North Carolina, United States
Second Presbyterian Church, Knoxville TN - Groom and pastor pray before the ceremony
James Nix
Lima, Peru
Wedding photograph from Club de Playa Solimar - the bright kisses the grooms hand during the ceremony - Lima, Peru wedding photographer
Omar Berr
Vermont, United States
Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, VT - A groomsman swings a boy around by his ankles during the reception
Jacob Hannah
Idaho, United States
The bride and groom react to almost knocking over their wedding cake while cutting it during their reception at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake in Nordman, Idaho.
Jerome Pollos
Overijssel, Netherlands
Osnabruck, NL what a photographer - grandma love is visible in this photograph of her holding hands with the bride
Indra Simons
Kent, United Kingdom
Wiltons Music Hall weddings | First Dance for the bride and groom
Michael Jackson
Germany
Schramberg-Tennenbronn wedding - a Kid playing Soccer in the church
David Anton
Pennsylvania, United States
Wedding reception and Feasterville, PA - I Do letter sign with lights
Meg Brock
Texas, United States
San Antonio, Texas wedding photography - Father and daughter line up pre ceremony in front of a statue of Jesus hanging on the cross
Philip Thomas
New South Wales, Australia
NSW Australia wedding photograph of the Celebrations at Kangaroo Valley Hall
Dean Dampney
Kent, United Kingdom
Wiltons Music Hall wedding reception photograph of the bride and groom in the hall filled with guests
Michael Jackson
Victoria, Australia
Melbourne Groom learns to tie a bow tie with the help of a video, Friends and a mirror
Jiake Yang
Massachusetts, United States
Olowalu Plantation House reception dancing in Maui, Hawaii - Destination wedding photographer
Nicole Chan
Quebec, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - photograph of the Maid of honour speech during the wedding reception
Esther Gibbons
Herault (34) , France
Mumbai, India wedding reception for the bride and groom - Indian wedding function
William Lambelet
France
Paris - France Wedding Photography - I don't want a Kiss - a young boy is hesitant about receiving a kiss from The bride during the ceremony
Julien Laurent Georges
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Mahekal Hotel weddings - the bride is Reading a letter from her future husband
Adrian Bonet
Overijssel, Netherlands
Oldenzaal Hengelo - the bride receives a helping hand in the form of a tissue as she is crying
Indra Simons
Devon, United Kingdom
Devon, UK indoor wedding ceremony with tophats - Photo of the Bride and groom first kiss
Anna Poole
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City bride and groom on their wedding day after the ceremony
An Le
Midlothian, United Kingdom
Bagpipes at Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh - the Bride comes down the stairs before the ceremony
Lukas Powroziewicz
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Millbridge Court, UK photograph of Bridesmaids during wedding preparations
Paul Rogers
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
stanbrook abbey wedding photograph of a happy bridesmaide dancing down the stairs
Darren Powell
Miranda, Venezuela
Caracas wedding reception party - Rock on! Dance floor action
Victor R. Urosa
Utrecht, Netherlands
Spoorwegmuseum Utrecht, NL - The bride is preparing her dress so it can be photographed while hanging in the room. Her friend takes care of her short night dress that it won't crawl up and she pulls it down.
Thomas Jongbloed
Pisa, Italy
Villa Orlando, Torre del Lago, Lucca wedding photograph in black-and-white of the bride walking through the guests while celebrating
Alessandro Serravalle
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Strijbeekseweg 43b, Strijbeek, Netherlands - emotions of the family, during the outdoor ceremony in the sun
Caroline Elenbaas
Yunnan, China
Bride's home in china with relatives trying to fight the groom for his bride
Xiaoshui Zhao
China
TianJin Mischief lipstick for these groomsmen during the door games in China
Yifan Liu
London, United Kingdom
A groom gets prepared for the ceremony - Newbury Racecourse, UK
Jay Hoque
Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico - Wedding Calenda dancing in the streets with a jumping dog
Nikhol Esteras
China
China Reception Game for the groomsmen - faces smashing through clear plastic wraped on frames
Vincent Mu
Vermont, United States
The bride, who woke up the morning of her wedding sick, takes a break during the reception - Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, VT
Jacob Hannah
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Millbridge Court, UK photography - the brides grandmother embraces her on her wedding day
Paul Rogers
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
alto da capela - porto alegre - brasil | brother of the bride crying while giving her away during the outdoor wedding reception
Renan Radici
Minnesota, United States
Nicollet Island Pavilion wedding photograph - Bride Sobs While Dad Gives Her Away
Laura Robinson
Illinois, United States
chicago wedding ceremony photograph of the bride getting dads' help with her dress train
Victoria Sprung
China
China Getting ready Photo of the bride having make up applied with a small child sitting on her lap
Vincent Mu
Vietnam
HCMC - Viet Nam | Let's go pick up the bride … the groomsmen make their way down the street dressed in red
Tuan Duong
California, United States
Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe wedding ceremony - A touch of love. The bride gently touches the grooms face
Thanh Trung
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh wedding cake cutting ceremony - super groom transfiguration with "to infinity and beyond" shadowed on his face
Huy Nguyen
Victoria, Australia
Mont Du Soleil, Kalista, Australia wedding photograph of the bride holding and the hand of a woman seated in her wheelchair
Gaelle Le Berre
China
sanya getting ready photograph in silhouette and black-and-white
Miller Yao
France
Le Château Blanc d'Olivier Sinic wedding photography - the bride is about to come downstairs after getting dressed
Julien Laurent Georges
France
La Chatre wedding day preparations - Photo of the Hidden Bride under her dress getting help from bridesmaids
Henri Deroche
Czech Republic
Nové Adalbertinum kids are actively involved - cutting the cakes at the wedding reception
Matouš Bárta
China
beijing wedding bouquet flower toss - Indulge in a leap
Nan Zhao
Vosges (88) , France
Metz First dance Wedding Photograph from a France reception
Julien Maria
Maharashtra, India
goa bride during the haldi ceremony. Wedding photograph in black-and-white
Sunny Pariani
Thailand
phuket wedding photograph of a baby girl crying
Wasan Chirdchom
China
Zhuzhou, China wedding photo depicting Friends shielding the bride and groom from the rain during the ceremony
Andy Ren
California, United States
Mammoth Lakes, California wedding photograph - The bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony in blizzard, surrounded their friends and family.
Annie Bang
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City Wedding Day embrace for the bride and groom holding hands and looking at his ring on the dance floor
An Le
Bern, Switzerland
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland - jewish wedding traditions on the dance floor in switzerland
Vincent Bourrut
Massachusetts, United States
Bride and groom reception laughing in Maui, Hawaii - Olowalu Plantation House
Nicole Chan
California, United States
O'donnell House Palm Springs, California - photograph of the Bride and groom embrace each other as a bridesmaid dedicates a song to them
Shaunte Dittmar
Ontario, Canada
The groom on the dance floor surrounded by his friends at his wedding in Toronto, Canada.
Thomas Campean
Herault (34) , France
Mumbai, India wedding photography - many Mobile devices during Bride getting ready
William Lambelet
China
China hotel room makeup Application - black-and-white wedding day photo
Zhongkun Zhang
Bristol, United Kingdom
Ramada Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton - Groom, Handi Haldi
Richard Howman
Herault (34) , France
Mumbai, India weddings - photograph of Groom arrival with musicians in chairs hanging on an ivy wall
William Lambelet
Pennsylvania, United States
Feasterville, PA Group Selfie at this wedding reception venue
Meg Brock
China
Wenzhou China photographic moment of the groom trying to reach his bride against the resistance of relatives
Mango Gu
California, United States
Los Angeles, CA photography - Family members throw chestnuts and dates during Paebaek, Korean wedding ceremony.
Annie Bang
China
china huizhou wedding photograph of the moment the bouquet is to be caught
Max Ming
Overijssel, Netherlands
Dance floor wedding photograph from Osnabruck - Grandma on the dancefloor with the party guests
Indra Simons
Pennsylvania, United States
Feasterville, PA wedding reception - bride Groom On Fire
Meg Brock
Nebraska, United States
Omaha, NE photograph - Getting a bride dressed with her gown going over her head
Janine Cooper
Attica, Greece
Marousi wedding reception dance floor action - a guest Flying high
Elena Haralabaki
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Igreja N. S. Fátima Patos de Minas Church ceremony celebration with hats being thrown into the air
Vinicius Terror
China
china Zhuhai actual wedding day - The bride and groom kissed with Dinosaurs
Eric Liao
California, United States
The groom and guests, including his mom, burst out laughing during the ceremony. - Los Angeles, California weddings
Annie Bang
Dublin, Ireland
Wicklow, Ireland photograph of the Bride and Nana moment with escaping toddler in the back.
Annie Kheffache
Antwerpen, Belgium
La Brugeoise, Brugge bride chasing down two young flower girls running away with her shoes
Joshua Dhondt
California, United States
O'Donnell House Palm Springs, California | Bride and groom's first dance overlooking Palm Springs
Shaunte Dittmar
New South Wales, Australia
Berry, Australia reception photo - The wedding venue was tented with clear panels near silos
John Benavente
California, United States
Community Center, Palo Alto Reception dancing for these wedding party women
Chris Shum
New York, United States
Baku Palace Restaurant - wedding venue reception Photo of the Cake cutting
Denis Gostev
Overijssel, Netherlands
Wedding reception dance party in Enschede Netherlands - the Grandpa on the dancefloor with the bride
Indra Simons
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The bride gets a hug from a small boy at Tribuna B, Jockey, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the wedding party
Clara Sampaio
Goias, Brazil
Brazil wedding photo of the bride and groom dancing as she hold a drink
Claudia Amorim
France
Lille - France Wedding game at the reception - groom is thumbs up while retrieving garter from under the bride's dress
Julien Laurent Georges
Goias, Brazil
Bella Eventos - bride dancing with saxophone player - Goias Wedding Photography
Claudia Amorim
Portugal
Mafra, Portugal wedding reception with a projected slideshow of the bride and groom
Daniel Monteiro
California, United States
Secret Cove, NV - A still, quiet and private location for a Lake Tahoe elopement wedding ceremony
Lauren Lindley
France
anglet France wedding day photograph of three generations getting ready
Chrystel Echavidre
Budapest, Hungary
Gyongyossolymos, Hungary wedding - the Groom and his daughter hours before the wedding
Krisztian Bozso
Georgia, United States
Atlanta Georgia wedding photography from the outdoor ceremony - I definitely do
Joshua Grasso
London, United Kingdom
Newbury Racecourse, UK groom preparing for his wedding ceremony
Jay Hoque
Alicante, Spain
alcoy Wedding Photograph of a bride and groom smiling during their indoor wedding ceremony
Toni Miranda
China
Guangzhou China wedding reception - Scrambie for bouquet
Jinqi Tan
Illinois, United States
revolution brewing chicago wedding reception dance floor action with children and guests dancing
Milan Lazic
North Carolina, United States
The bride and groom take a moment for a first touch prior to exchanging their vows at Tuscan Ridge in Oakboro, North Carolina.
James Nix
Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico - Wedding Calenda, Brian Groom walking the streets with baskets on their heads
Nikhol Esteras
California, United States
Stanford Memorial Church, Palo Alto wedding Ceremony - Photo of the bride and groom exiting the church
Chris Shum
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
The William Cecil at Stamford - indoor wedding ceremony photograph of the bride and groom
Hannah Hall
Michigan, United States
Detroit Athletic Club wedding reception - guests Singing "Sweet Caroline" on the dance floor
Ray Iavasile
California, United States
Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe Sunset wedding - balcony shot of the groom dipping the bride during their first dance
Thanh Trung
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Strijbeekseweg 43b, Strijbeek, Netherlands - Ceremony in the nature, beautifull without any decoration
Caroline Elenbaas
California, United States
santa barbara, California wedding photographer - A flower girl sobs moments after the wedding ceremony
Brett Butterstein
New York, United States
Battery Gardens, New York - dance and kiss in black and white high above guests
Emin Kuliyev
Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico Cocktail hour at this wedding reception party on the grass outdoors
Nikhol Esteras
New York, United States
Baku Palace Restaurant wedding receptions - the groom is Taking a break on the dance floor as his bride continues to dance
Denis Gostev
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Sociedade Libanesa de Porto Alegre wedding - Mother and father thrilled with son
Renan Radici
São Paulo, Brazil
Fazenda Santa Gertrudes - Limeira - bride talks to the groom and guests at the reception
Vinicius Fadul
Bern, Switzerland
Champéry - Swiss wedding Photo showing the bride and groom getting sprayed by guests
Vincent Bourrut
Nebraska, United States
Elkhorn, NE Wedding Party knucks after scoring a goal during an air hockey match
Janine Cooper
Portugal
Trofa, Portugal Church wedding - Windy Wedding day with the red carpet blowing away
Luis Efigénio
Bristol, United Kingdom
Bath Assembly Rooms - the bride is Getting ready in a room filled with bright Spring flowers
Martin Dabek
California, United States
Garden Grove, CA wedding reception party - Sometimes, men want to catch the bouquet, too
Leo Do
Savona, Italy
Fortezza del Priamar, Liguria, Italy - Rice toss at the bride and groom as they leave the church
Fabrizio Gresti

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