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2019 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2019 v02 artistic guild Contest. Since 2002, the WPJA has only worked with highly respected and awarded picture editors and newspaper photojournalists for the judging of our contests. Winning an AG WPJA competition award is a major accomplishment in the wedding photography industry.

The bride, holding a beautiful bouquet, sat on a pew at St. James Church in Florence, the stained glass windows casting a soft light in the darkened room
Edoardo Agresti
The beautiful night portrait of the lit wedding venue at Villa Subaglio, with its blue and pink lights and lit water fountain, was a perfect setting for the special day
Luigi Rota
The bride and groom posed for their wedding pictures under the bridge in Kasiserslautern, creating a beautiful and unique wedding picture
Andreas Pollok
An Attica wedding photographer captures the bride's reflection in mirrors as she prepares for the special day before the ceremony begins in striking black and white
Elena Haralabaki
A Chinese bride is captured in a portrait, her veil creating a tunnel-like effect towards the camera
Chenjie Tan
The bride and groom were glowing as they posed for their pre-ceremony portraits at the beautiful Hotel Jerome. The wind played around them, adding a romantic touch to their special day
Trent Gillespie
At the beautiful Sodo Park in Seattle, WA, the groom was filled with emotion as he saw his bride for the first time during this unique wedding portrait.
Jennifer Tai
A romantic portrait of the newlyweds at Iris Forest Farms at Placerville, illuminated by an umbrella, creates an artistic and dreamy atmosphere
Raymond Nguyen
The beautiful bride posed for her portrait at the Podyum Davet wedding in Bursa, her lace dress against the darkened backdrop
Serenay Lokcetin
A wedding photo taken at Il Mirto, Rosolini Italy, featuring the bride, groom, and groomsmen, was captured in an artistic style with six phones
Simona Cancelli
This wedding photo taken in Phuket, Thailand features an artful combination of warm lighting on the bride and a silhouette of the groom against a dark blue sky
Stam Chananakhon
An aerial image of a newlywed couple in a red convertible sports car amidst a picturesque Tuscan landscape at Castiglioncello
Alessandro Colle
A picture of a bride smiling broadly beneath a large, lush tropical tree in Hawaii, United States was taken on wedding day
Mango Gu
The bride and groom were radiantly beaming in the sunny room of Puerta De Jeronimos, the light streaming through the glass
Emin Kuliyev
The newlyweds, a bride and groom, stood in silhouette against the backdrop of the Atlanta city skyline at nightfall, their contours illuminated by the contrast of the red inner city lights and the darkness of the night at the Upstairs Atlanta
Orlando Suarez
The black and white photograph taken in San Diego, California captures a groom seated in a chair, providing an insightful glimpse into the wedding day
Tanya Parada
At the wedding in Eltville, the groom was captured in a stunning portrait that highlighted his features in both shadows and light
Andreas Pollok
California bride and groom in a silhouette with a red light background
Kristina Cazares Neri
This romantic wedding image captures the bride and groom in Calabria as she gracefully descends the stairs towards him
Pasquale Minniti
A bride is pictured sitting on a comfortable couch outdoors in the sun on her wedding day at Töpferhaus Alt Duvenstedt
Rosa Engel
The couple gazed into each other's eyes, surrounded by the smoky haze at La Colombaia, as they celebrated their wedding day
Edoardo Agresti
In a timeless black and white portrait of resounding beauty, the bride readies herself in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, to embark on the start of a new journey
Renan Radici
The beautiful Udaipur, India wedding was filled with love as the couple shared a romantic night portrait and a sweet kiss on the forehead
Ankita Asthana
This picture captures a romantic pose of a bride reaching out to her groom hidden behind a pillar on their special day in Levanto
Matteo Originale
The beautiful silhouette of the bride and groom at the DUMBO Loft in Brooklyn made for a perfect wedding portrait
Tim D. Yun
At the Antica Fattoria di Paterno in Tuscany, the groom and his groomsmen posed for a portrait with their hats being thrown in the air, creating a memorable moment for the wedding
Damiano Salvadori
The cloudy skies at Burg Rheinstein created a beautiful contrast of light and shadows, with the groom silhouetted in the foreground and the bride standing in the light near the castle
Andreas Pollok
This photograph captures the bride posing by an open window in Kasteel Dussen, her dress billowing in the wind
Marlies Dekker
The couple stood at the bottom of the grand staircase in The Rookery Building in Chicago for this wedding portrait
Victoria Sprung
This black and white photograph depicts a newlywed couple in an antique truck at the scenic Fort Vechten
Corrine Ponsen
The newlyweds, bride and groom, posed for a beautiful Pirenópolis wedding image outside in nature at Estalagem Alter Real, Pirenópolis, celebrating their marriage as a married couple
Claudia Amorim
The bride and groom looked like a fairytale image as they sat in the garden of Schloss Eberstein on their wedding day
Andreas Pollok
A romantic silhouette portrait of a happy couple taken in front of white window light at the stunning Castello di Rossino serves as a beautiful memory of their wedding day
Alessandro Colle
An engaged woman is captured in an iconic black and white image as she prepares for her upcoming marriage ceremony in San Francisco
Raymond Nguyen
The bride was radiant as she posed for her getting ready portrait at Tenuta la Morra in Cavour, the perfect setting for her special day
Edoardo Agresti
The happy couple, standing next to the billiard table at Wyndham Ankara, celebrated their wedding with joy and laughter
Orçun Yalçın
A picture of a couple taken at sunset under a tree in San Vincenzo, Tuscany with a vibrant sky and golden light captures the atmosphere of their wedding day
Alessandro Colle
The Newlyweds in Zuid Holland smiled happily as they leapt and bounced joyfully on the trampoline, captured forever in an artistic wedding photograph that immortalizes their union
Natalja van Ommeren
A portrait of the groom from Valencia, sitting in a chair, was taken before the wedding
Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez
The newlyweds posed for a romantic wedding portrait in Caracas, lounging on chairs near the pool and looking up at the overhead shot
Victor R. Urosa
Ibiza drone beach shot of bridesmaids spelling out Love
Julien Laurent Georges
In the bustling city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, the groom stands under the clouds of the urban metropolis, forever capturing the beauty of his inner-city wedding
Renan Radici
A black and white wedding portrait of the bride and groom with smiling expressions was taken at Tenuta La Michelina
Alessandro Vargiu
Nanping bride and groom portrait with man smoking in foreground
Xiang Liu
At the end of the day, the bride and groom posed for a romantic wedding portrait in Fort Tryon Park
Emin Kuliyev
At the beautiful wedding in Carate Monza, Brianza, the Bride's portrait was stunning with a splash of light over her face
Luigi Rota
A professional photographer captured a large bridal party picture at The St. Vrain, bathed in light
Jesse La Plante
The couple looks at each other in the beautiful Renaissance Hotel in Chicago on their wedding day, a meeting they will never forget
Victoria Sprung
A wedding photograph captured at Zhejiang Hotel Park shows a Chinese bride standing by the water and surrounded by trees while embracing Chinese culture
Haoce Sun
This wedding photo captured the luxurious and romantic atmosphere of a Great Gatsby themed period costume wedding at Kasteel Keukenhof
Corrine Ponsen
The newlyweds posed for a romantic portrait in the beautiful Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca on their wedding day
Nikhol Esteras
A bride and groom were photographed hiking in the beautiful Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park on their wedding day
Jesse La Plante
The happy couple tied the knot at Prairie Street Brewing in Rockford, IL, with a stunning smoke bomb display to celebrate their special day
Victoria Sprung
A wedding picture captures a Chinese bride standing in a red dress surrounded by a nearly black and white environment at a Zhejiang Store, showcasing Chinese culture
Haoce Sun
The beautiful bride, was radiant in her white gown, holding a bouquet of flowers as her helpers fanned her on her special day
Danilo Muratore
A wedding photo of a couple sharing a kiss in Valle ell'Aquila, Settefrati, France, with the bride wearing her veil over them
Paolo Ferrera
The groomsmen posed for a portrait at Museo Textil in Oaxaca, Mexico, having fun and wearing their hats in the tree shadows of the wedding venue
Nikhol Esteras
At the wedding in Freudenstadt, the Groom's witness was seen laughing in front of the camera while in the driver's seat, adding a lighthearted moment to the special day
David Anton
The Lamot Mechelen wedding was beautiful, with silhouettes of the bride and groom framed in the night sky, illuminated by the hanging lights and large windows
Simon Leclercq
The newlyweds posed for a beautiful wedding photo outside a rural chapel in the countryside of Madrid, surrounded by the stunning natural landscape and scenery, celebrating their union at the Hacienda San Rafael
Sergio Cueto
A wedding photo taken at Hram Pokrov Na SV.Bogoroditsa shows the bride, flanked by two children, seated in the back seat of a car
Ivelina Cholakova
Beautiful couple's outdoor BW portrait captured at Villa Scorzi - romance evident
Federico Pannacci
The wedding portrait of the couple in Nha Trang, with palm leaves above them and the sky as the background, was truly a magical moment
Huy Nguyen
The groom is seen descending the stairs to join his bride, who is seated with her bouquet, for a beautiful wedding portrait
Emre Nesli
A portrait photograph taken from the breathtaking green hills of Gaiole in Tuscany, featuring a walking couple at the Castello Spaltenna with some Cypress trees in the backdrop
Luca Fabbian
Ibiza, Spain bride portrait holding hands with the groom with the sea behind her
Julien Laurent Georges
The bride and groom dipped in front of the lit stone wall of Schloss Romrod, creating a beautiful night portrait
Andreas Pollok
The couple's multi-level portrait taken at the beautiful Galle Fort in Sri Lanka was the perfect way to capture the joy of their wedding day
Geeshan Bandara
The bride posed for her portrait in the Londonhouse in Chicago, the city skyline reflected in the glass windows behind her creating a stunning backdrop for her special day
Victoria Sprung
The wedding couple in Epinal, France had a romantic session lit up by lamps, creating a beautiful atmosphere for their special day
Julien Maria
A wedding couple in silhouette embracing against the evening skyline of Nové Adalbertinum can be seen in this romantic wedding photo
Matouš Bárta
Fujian, China wedding day portrait of bride in the rain with red umbrella
Joy Qin
The happy couple embraced in the cloudy Derbyshire, captured in a timeless black and white image of their special wedding day
Ashley Davenport
The bride and groom posed for a romantic portrait by an arched building in Kalymnos, Greece, with the shadows and light creating a beautiful atmosphere for their special day
Elena Haralabaki
Baby Whale Restaurant, Washington DC portrait | A wedding portrait of two grooms in ribbons
Johnny Shryock
The beautiful sunset silhouetted the newlywed couple at The Ritz in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower and a bird in the background
Ashley Davenport
A wedding couple can be seen as silhouettes in a yellow walled garden setting at Finca La Marina in La Solana, Ciudad Real, Spain
Miguel Onieva
A drone camera shot captures the groom and bride in a colorful convertible car driving in a field on their wedding day at Dvorec Rakičan, Slovenia
Dejan Zagar
A nighttime portrait of the newly married couple was taken at The St. Vrain wedding venue
Jesse La Plante
A black and white portrait of a smiling bride taken on her wedding day at Mayfair Resort Goa
Sunny Pariani
A couple were captured on their wedding day having a romantic look at each other while seated together in a park between Leptokaria and Agios Nikolaos, and Litoxoro and Ktima Faki
Vasilis Maneas
The wind gently blew the veil of the bride, adding a romantic touch to the couple's wedding portrait
Roque Reyes
A wedding photo taken at Fattoria Mottava in Siracusa, Italy, captures the bride and groom in a historic structure
Simona Cancelli
The bride and groom are reflected in a mirror held by the bridal party in a stunning wedding image taken in Il Mirto, Rosolini, Italy
Simona Cancelli
A vintage wedding photo of a newly married couple inside of a car, lit from inside, was taken after their ceremony in Lorca, Spain
Eduardo Blanco
The bride looked stunning in her traditional dress as she posed for her bridal portrait in the beautiful Syon Park in London
Sheraz Khwaja
The bride and groom shared a romantic kiss in the beautiful sunset at Tree House Cosoba on their wedding day
Petrica Tanase
The newlyweds had a beautiful couple session at sunset at Relais La Costa in Siena, Tuscany, to capture their wedding day
Marco Vegni
This wedding photograph captured the happy couple in front of Villa Acquaroli in Carvico, Italy, on their special day
Massimiliano Beccati
A drone shot of the bride and groom lying in the courtyard of the Skyland Manor
Tim D. Yun
The couple embraced outside of the beach in Lerici, with the wind of love blowing around them, making their wedding day even more special
Matteo Originale
A photograph of the happy couple beaming on their special day inside the historic Stanley Hotel
Jesse La Plante
The beautiful wedding of the Rockford couple was held at the Anderson Japanese Gardens, with a stunning portrait of the couple and koi fish swimming in the pond
Victoria Sprung
A picture of newlyweds taken at sunrise in Key West displaying a beautiful backdrop of a lightning strike in the distant sky
Kathleen Ricker
A couple pose for a portrait on a staircase at the Buell Mansion in Denver as a storm looms above.
Justin Edmonds
The bride and groom posed for a wedding portrait while walking down a street in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Au Nguyen
A wedding photo was taken near The Stanley Hotel of the bride and groom in Rocky Mountain National Park
Jesse La Plante
At the Wyndham Ankara, the groom serenaded the bride with a romantic piano piece while sipping whiskey and the bride sipped champagne in delight
Orçun Yalçın
A picture from a wedding at Chiva shows the couple descending stairs with the groom assisting with her dress in good lighting
Antonio Calatayud
A couple posed for a romantic wedding photo in front of an archway at Faura during the blue hour just before sunset
Antonio Calatayud
Fujian, China wedding day portrait of the bride and groom
Lily Zeng
The bride and groom were filled with anticipation as they prepared to have their first look from an overhead angle on their wedding day
Lin Yang
A wedding photo captured the moment newlyweds departed Ellis Preserve Ballroom after a sparkler send-off
Miguel Gonzalez
A wedding photo was taken of the bride and groom silhouetted against a windmill in Dearborn's Greenfield Village at dusk, within the grounds of the Henry Ford Museum
Ray Iavasile
A wedding photo taken at Castello del Solacium captures a slice of light illuminating the couple
Alessio Camiolo
The bride and groom stood in the beautiful Toplice, Slovenia, surrounded by a freshly cut field
Dejan Zagar
The bride and groom are reflected in the wedding car's mirror in Le Touquet, France
Julien Laurent Georges
A bride and groom were captured in a wedding photo while taking a romantic sunset cruise at Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Jesse La Plante
A memorable wedding photo was taken at Villa Divina - Vietri Sul Mare, where the groom posed with his friends and celebrated his joy with toasting glasses while they put their hands on his head
Luigi Reccia
The bride and groom celebrated their special night at Villa Valenca in Brescia, posing for a lit portrait
Luigi Rota
The couple posed for a beautiful abstract wedding portrait at the Hotel Tamarises in Bizkaia
Monika Zaldo
The beautiful wedding of the couple took place in Palacio de Aldovea, where they shared a romantic kiss amidst a shower of yellow holi powder
Sergio Cueto
The beautiful orange sky over Lake Como provided a stunning backdrop for the couple portrait, with the sunset adding a romantic touch
Luigi Rota
The bride in her bridal gown posed for a beautiful portrait in the shadows of Alegranza
Claudia Amorim
Shanghai Portrait of the groom as he was getting ready for the ceremony
Henry Xu
The bride was getting ready for her special day at the Ashford Estate, while her beautiful wedding dress hung in the other room
Wenjie Han
It rained and the bride and groom hugged at the dinner venue
Lin Yang
A photo taken at Curzon Hall in Sydney features a large group of people arranged in a pattern on the floor, captured from an aerial drone view
Dejan Zagar
A romantic image of a couple embracing at sunset in front of a stone wall overlooking the water in Samujana, Koh Samui captures the essence of the wedding day
Liam Collard
As the sun was getting down at Castle Rheinstein, the couple posed for a romantic portrait to commemorate their special day
Andreas Pollok
A couple took a wedding photograph at Icona Avalon bar, as an alternative to a beach setting
Miguel Gonzalez
This black and white wedding photograph captured the bokeh of the rain during the reception at Borgo tre rose in Tuscany
Massimiliano Esposito
The bride and groom posed for a beautiful portrait with their bridesmaids and groomsmen at the cement plant on their wedding day
Shihao Yang
A couple had a silhouette session at dusk in Naples, Campania, with strings of lights illuminating the area for a lovely wedding photo
Federica Ariemma
A portrait of a newlywed couple in King City, CA, is captured in a stunning silhouette against a beautiful backdrop of pink and blue illumination
Thanh Trung
The newlyweds had a romantic portrait taken at Peckforton Castle, silhouetted in the night sky
Andy Griffiths
The beautiful bride and groom lie down on the dock in Cancun, Mexico, from a drone camera
Ankita Asthana
The newlyweds celebrated their special day at the beautiful Hotel Azul in Oaxaca, Mexico, capturing a romantic moment in their newlywed portrait
Nikhol Esteras
The bride and groom posed against a backdrop of a San Franciscan sunset at their wedding venue, captured with the wedding cake in the foreground
Raymond Nguyen
The bride and groom posed for a portrait at Sandals Grande St. Lucian in an overwater bungalow
Jesse La Plante
The bride at Villa di Bagno Mantova is pictured retrieving her wedding dress from the curtain rod as she prepares for the ceremony
Alessandro Colle
The newlyweds posed for a romantic portrait in front of the illuminated Castle Rheinstein at night, making their wedding an unforgettable memory
Andreas Pollok
Wedding Day Portrait of bride on staircase in Zhuhai, China
Eric Liao
Zhuhai, China bridal portrait of the bride in a car with her bouquet
Eric Liao
The newlyweds, a married couple from Hacienda de San Rafael, Spain posed for a beautiful wedding photo outside in nature at sunset, just as the late afternoon turned to dusk and nightfall
Emil Boczek
The happy couple walked hand-in-hand into the Revolution Brewing Taproom in Chicago, ready to celebrate their special day with family and friends at their unique wedding
Victoria Sprung
Modesto wedding portrait of the beautiful bride in a light , while the groom was silhouetted against the blue sky
Raymond Nguyen
A wedding photoshoot was held in the gardens of Rathsallagh House, a venue located in Wicklow, Ireland
Ewa Figaszewska
A wedding photographer in Mykonos captures a bride and groom portrait against a blue sky, with the ocean and rocks in the background
Elena Haralabaki
The beautiful bride and groom posed for their portrait at the foundry, the bride's veil billowing in the air against the stunning city skyline in the background
Tim D. Yun
An aerial photo of the bride and groom at Illetes Beach in Formentera, taken from a drone at a high angle
Damiano Salvadori
The groom posed for a stunning black and white portrait in the window light of his home in Bracciano, Roma, in preparation for his upcoming wedding
Massimiliano Esposito
Amidst the beauty of Toronto's nature, the newlyweds share a passionate kiss in their outdoor wedding portrait at the York Mills Gallery
Cafa Liu
At the beautiful El Convento de Blanes, the bride and groom celebrated their special day with a stunning red and blue silhouette bokeh portrait
Sergio Cueto
A wedding portrait of the bride and groom taken at The Grove, Watford, was captured to commemorate their special day
Rahul Khona
The happy couple celebrated their special day at the Martra Centre in the UK, embracing each other from behind in a beautiful Japanese archway
Ashley Davenport

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.