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2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Damon Winter, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2019 v07 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.

Oaxaca, Mexico
Quinta Real, Oaxaca, Mexico Wedding Day Photography | Bride and groom's daughter at the ceremony and her uncle with his selfie stick
Nikhol Esteras
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Casa das Canoas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Bridal party ladies dancing at the reception party
Clara Sampaio
Padova, Italy
Torreglia Wedding Photographer - The bride before getting into the church
Edgard De Bono
France
Wedding Day Photograph from Domaine de la Ruade - Nephew discovering the bride
Sybil Rondeau
United Kingdom
Phuket, Thailand Bride and Bridesmaid Preparing for the Wedding Ceremony
Stam Chananakhon
France
Guests fight to catch the bride's bouquet at the Chateau Valery in this black and white wedding image composed by an award-winning Paris, France photographer.
Simon Cassanas
China
A dog looks past the camera as he sits next to the bride while she gets her makeup done in Fuzhou in this image captured by a Fujian, China wedding photographer.
Kai Xiao
Arad, Romania
Timisoara, Romania Church Photo taken during the religious ceremony
Claudiu Negrea
Napoli, Italy
A girl covers her face while two others watch the ceremony in Lettere in this black and white photo by a Naples, Campania wedding photographer.
Federica Ariemma
Pistoia, Italy
The bride and groom play a silly game during their reception at Montecarlo in this wedding photo composed by a Pistoia, Tuscany photographer.
Alice Franchi
Milano, Italy
Antico borgo della rocca, Rocca Susella, PV, Italy Photographer: "The cake cutting, the groom shook the prosecco before to open it, I had to clean all my lenses and gear but I got the image"
Stefano Ferrier
Miranda, Venezuela
Guests watch as the bride and groom dance in Caracas holding champagne in this black and white documentary wedding photo captured by a Miranda, Venezuela photographer.
Victor R. Urosa
Florida, United States
Reception Photos at The Hyatt Centric - First Dance with bride and groom.
Julie Ambos
Overijssel, Netherlands
Het Stift Weerselo Wedding Photo of Mother and daughter moment
Jola Mulder
China
The room is full of people getting themselves ready for the ceremony in this award-winning image composed by a Sanming, China wedding photographer.
Kai Xiao
China
A man puts a bandage on a woman's heel in this wedding photo by a Fujian, China documentary photographer.
Joy Qin
France
A man checks his watch before the ceremony in Checy in this black and white wedding photo composed by an award-winning Val de Loire, France photographer.
Henri Deroche
Sofia, Bulgaria
The groom flips the bride over his shoulder on the dance floor in NDK in this photo created by a Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer.
Ivelina Cholakova
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Wedding Photo from Harry's Shack Portstewart | The afternoon reception from inside Harry's Shack
Andrew Billington
Dublin, Ireland
Medley, Dublin Ireland Photo of Kids taking the signing board very seriously
Annie Kheffache
France
The bride's sister helps her with her veil before her wedding at Neuville-aux-bois in this black and white photo by an award-winning Centre-Val de Loire, France wedding photographer.
Henri Deroche
Western Australia, Australia
The family has a nice moment together as they get ready for the ceremony at Tay Ninh in this black and white wedding photo composed by a Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam photographer.
Jacob Gordon
Utrecht, Netherlands
Cannes wedding photo of dog after the cutting of the wedding cake
Corrine Ponsen
Malaga, Spain
Wedding Photography at Hacienda del Alamo - Waiting to see the bride - women with hats
Jesus Merida
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Plum Park Hotel, Towcester Wedding Photo of The Dip.
Jason Huckle
United Kingdom
Bride and her dad head for the outdoor ceremony under the palm trees in Phuket, Thailand
Stam Chananakhon
Berlin, Germany
Reggio Calabria-Villa Tramontana Wedding Photographer | The bridesmaid looks timidly out before entering the scene
Mauro Santoro
Reggio Calabria, Italy
India Ahmedabad - Indian traditions, photo of the groom and the brother
Pasquale Minniti
Overijssel, Netherlands
A bride accidentally drapes her veil over a guest at her Delden - Hoeve de Haer wedding in this photo captured by an award-winning Overijssel, Netherlands photographer.
Indra Simons
California, United States
Weddings Outdoors at Edgewood, Lake Tahoe, NV | The groom surprises the bride by dipping her and kissing her as they leave the wedding ceremony.
Matt Theilen
Utrecht, Netherlands
Camping de Lievelinge wedding photograph of bride and friends at the dance floor
Leonard Walpot
British Columbia, Canada
Wedding Photography from Fruitvale BC - Flower girls and ring bearer see bride
Bobbi Barbarich
California, United States
Monterey Peninsula Country Club - cake cutting photograph with the bride and groom
Siliang Wang
China
Fujian Fuzhou Wedding Photography of Little girl peeking at the bride
Xin Liu
China
A man watches the wedding party proceed from afar in this black and white wedding image by a documentary Fujian, China photographer.
Joy Qin
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
AM PM Belfast Photography - Bride prep taking place in an Air BnB in Belfast
Andrew Billington
United Kingdom
Vestry Hall, Sutton, UK reception photography showing dance floor chaos
Wayne La
Utrecht, Netherlands
Camping de Lievelinge Wedding Photograph of little moments at the wedding day; between bride & her friend and other wedding guests.
Leonard Walpot
Jalisco, Mexico
Velas Vallarta Resort, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. - Bride's father fixing her dress.
Juan Carlos Calderon
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Kasteel Dussen - Netherlands Wedding Photograph showing that kids will be kids - throwing of flower petals after ceremony
Marlies Dekker
New Jersey, United States
Bear Brook Valley New Jersey Wedding Image of bridesmaids seeing the bride in her dress.
Michelle Arlotta
Victoria, Australia
One guest takes a seat in the reception hall at Domaine de L'Abbatiale in Kerdréan, France in this wedding photo by a Melbourne, Australia photographer.
Gaelle Le Berre
Padova, Italy
Villa Molin - Padua - Italy | Photograph of getting ready True Emotions
Daniele Borghello
Herault (34) , France
Fon de Rey, Pomerols, France Family love photo of hugs and kisses after ceremony
William Lambelet
California, United States
Monterey Peninsula Country Club reception photography in great lighting
Siliang Wang
Padova, Italy
Padua Church pre-ceremony photo of the bride's Emotions and Reflections
Daniele Borghello
China
A man holds an umbrella over the bride as she steps out of her car and into the snowy night in this documentary-style photo by a Fujian, China wedding photographer.
Joy Qin
Bristol, United Kingdom
Penterry Farm Wedding Reception Photographer - Father of the bride broke his leg on the stag due, but still wanted to be close to the action on the dance floor
Martin Dabek
Valencia, Spain
Guests smile and cheer as the groom kisses the bride during their reception at El Puig in this black and white image composed by an award-winning Valencia, Spain wedding photographer.
Antonio Calatayud
France
The bride appears as if beams of light are bursting from her as she dances at her Provence wedding in this photo by a documentary-style PACA, France photographer.
Karol Robache
Catania, Italy
A man examines the bride's gown before her wedding at San Francesco all'Immacolata in this black and white photo by a Catania, Sicily photographer.
Salvo Moroni
Oaxaca, Mexico
Wedding Photography in the streets of Museo Belber Jiménez Oaxaca | Grandmother at the wedding calenda framed in the Chinas Oaxaqueñas
Nikhol Esteras
United Kingdom
Royal Hospital Chelsea Wedding Photo as A Groomsmen walks past some lovely light with some colourful balloons
Kristian Leven
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Wassenaar Wedding Photos - two grandmothers enjoying the ring ceremony
Peter Kos
France
Annecy Wedding Day Photo | The father of the groom jump in the lake.
Sylvain Bouzat
Varese, Italy
Chiesa Sant'Antonio Abate Varese Wedding Photo of kids looking at priest during ceremony
Alessandro Arena
Macerata, Italy
Chiesa Santa Croce Mogliano photograph of the rice throwing at bride and groom after church ceremony
Sabrina Vinci
Antwerpen, Belgium
A young boy and girl lean over the backs of their chairs in this black and white wedding photo composed by a documentary-style Antwerpen, Flanders photographer.
Joshua Dhondt
Brabant Wallon, Belgium
Wedding Photo from Chateau Bayard Brabant-wallon - Little girl at reception with her dad
Emilie Marchandise
Herault (34) , France
Throwing lavender at the bride and groom following ceremony at Millau, France church
William Lambelet
Vicenza, Italy
Wedding Photography at Cornedo Vicentino (Veneto)- San Marco Evangelista - Coriandoli after ceremony
Luca Fabbian
United Kingdom
Wedding Photography from Trinity Buoy Wharf | Wedding guests and bride refelected in window
Lyndsey Goddard
France
Château d'Azy photography of emotion between father and bride during wedding ceremony
Sybil Rondeau
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
Hayne House, Kent, UK Wedding Photography | The bride arrives in windy conditions as her father and bridesmaid help with her dress
Catherine Hill
Italy
Castello di Rosciano Wedding Ceremony Photo of the Grandmother bringing the rings outdoors
Stefano Snaidero
California, United States
West Shore Cafe Lake Tahoe Wedding Photos - Bride and Groom are lifted up in celebration
Shaunte Dittmar
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Bristol ZOO, Bristol, UK post ceremony photo of the confetti run
Emil Boczek
Utrecht, Netherlands
Erfgoed Bossem wedding photo showing the Bride getting ready with her mom and sister
Leonard Walpot
Alicante, Spain
A woman holds a little girl's hand while the bride kneels down and smiles at her before the ceremony in Alcoy in this wedding photo by an Alicante, Valencia photographer.
Toni Miranda
Quebec, Canada
Espace Canal - Montreal Photography - First dance at Espace Canal wedding reception venue in Montreal
Esther Gibbons
Texas, United States
Helotes, Texas - The Oaks at Heavenly Photography - Mother and sister of the bride help add her garter in a humorous moment
Philip Thomas
China
Ritz-Carlton, Krabi, Thailand Wedding ceremony photography in a rainstorm with red umbrellas
Leon Wong
Latina, Italy
The bride raises the flower girl's arm to get a better look at her dress before her wedding at Le Chiacchiere Artena in this image composed by a documentary-style Lazio photographer.
Giuseppe De Angelis
Reggio Calabria, Italy
The bride turns toward her reflection as she tosses her bouquet over her shoulder in front of the Villa Blanche in this wedding photo composed by a documentary-style Calabria photographer.
Danilo Muratore
Virginia, United States
Stoneyman Ranch, Luray, Virginia Wedding Photography | bride hugs her father after he walks her down the aisle
Brittany Diliberto
Portugal
Forte da Cruz Wedding Reception Photography of the Bestman speech
Pedro Vilela
São Paulo, Brazil
Ceremony Photograph Santo André Igreja Matriz do Carmo - The bride entering the church (in Brazil some brides choose these walkways of mirrors). detail of the contact with the father on the upper plane, and the smile on the bottom when seeing the groom
Eric Corbacho
Puy-de-Dome (63) , France
Cloître de Carennac, France Photo of the Bride walking to the reception venue
Ambre Peyrotty
Nevada, United States
Valhalla, South Lake Tahoe, California Black and White Wedding Photography - The bride and her daughter simultaneously wipe sweat from their brows before the ceremony.
Tara Theilen
Quebec, Canada
Montreal West United Church - Photo of the Bride in limo with dog on way to wedding in Montreal
Esther Gibbons
France
Chateau de Malliac wedding photo of bride revealing dress as door rolls up
Franck Petit
Utrecht, Netherlands
Women get ready for the ceremony by a school bus at Camping de Lievelinge in this picture created by a documentary-style Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer.
Leonard Walpot
Florida, United States
The Hyatt Florida Wedding Photography - Grandma scared off of the dance floor...
Julie Ambos
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
A man supports his friend after he's had a little too much fun at La Petite Fabriek in this image composed by an award-winning Flanders wedding photographer.
Simon Leclercq
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Bovendonk, Hoeven Photographer: "Getting ready, when your busy, your baby tries to catch the mothers glasses"
Caroline Elenbaas
United Kingdom
Phuket, Thailand Groom and Groomsman Photography on Actual Wedding Day
Stam Chananakhon
Massachusetts, United States
Tupper manor beverly massachusetts - photography of wedding guests at cocktail hour reflected in windows
Ben Schaefer
China
Stockton Wedding Photographer: "It was raining when preparing for the ceremony."
Vinci Wang
China
The bride gets her hair done while her family waits in the other room in this award-winning photo by a Fujian, China wedding photographer.
Joy Qin
Lancashire, United Kingdom
The Mere Wedding Photographer - Groom hugging his dad after opening a card from his bride
Andy Griffiths
Lodzkie, Poland
A boy gives a man a strong handshake after the ceremony at Parish of Bl. Władysława in Warsaw in this wedding photo created by a Lodz documentary photographer.
Piotr Maksa
California, United States
Hyatt Sacramento Wedding Photographer: "It was so hot that day" Bride and groom with fans in the back of the limo
Raymond Nguyen
China
Lijiang Hotel Fujian/Fuzhou Wedding Day Photography - The groom is playing games at present.
Xin Liu
California, United States
Wedding Reception Photo at Monterey Peninsula Country Club - "Aladdin's lamp" Bride on the dance floor.
Siliang Wang
China
Beijing wedding day games - photography of groom and groomsmen
Peng Zhang
Dublin, Ireland
Medley, Dublin Photographer - Nieces and nephews see bride getting dressed before an Ireland wedding ceremony
Annie Kheffache
Goias, Brazil
A young girl scoffs as another holds the bride's bouquet in the air at Bella Eventos in this wedding photo by a Goias, Brazil photographer.
Claudia Amorim
Reggio Calabria, Italy
A baby sips from his bottle while the adults enjoy champagne and beer in Puglia in this photo composed by a Calabria wedding photographer.
Pasquale Minniti
Oaxaca, Mexico
Wedding guests walk down a pathway carrying umbrellas on a rainy day in Santo Domingo de Guzman in this wedding picture created by a Oaxaca, Mexico documentary photographer.
Nikhol Esteras
Poland
Two girls dance together in Sandomierz in this wedding picture created by a Krakow documentary photographer.
Wojciech Marzec
Victoria, Australia
Singing Gardens of CJ Dennis Wedding Photography | This is during the intimate ceremony as the celebrant was talking about the couple's love story. The bride got a bit teary so the groom took her hand.
Carley Payne
Bristol, United Kingdom
The Grand Pier Go-Kart Photography - The wedding reception was at theme park, so the couple had some fun before the evening due
Martin Dabek
Overijssel, Netherlands
Delden - Hoeve de Haer Post Ceremony Wedding Photo - Warm welcome to the new family member
Indra Simons
Texas, United States
Cypress, Texas - Bridal Oaks Weddings and Events Wedding Photography - Funny moment of little girl blowing vapor fog around chilled ice at a wedding reception
Philip Thomas
Georgia, United States
Buford Community Center Wedding Reception Photograph - Dragging kids on the dance floor
Joshua Grasso
China
Fujian Wedding Day Photography - Bridal bedroom - Say goodbye to grandmother
Xiang Qi
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
The bride is photographed through the car window as she exits her Kirche Bollensen Uslar ceremony in this award-winning photo by a Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia wedding photographer.
Nadine Lotze
United Kingdom
Wedding Photo from Longton Wood - The Bride's nephew watches on as guests tuck into the cake
Kristian Leven
United Kingdom
Wedding Photography at Hestercombe House - The Bride's grandma makes her way into the reception
Kristian Leven
Sofia, Bulgaria
Wedding Photo at Villa Ekaterina , Sofia, Bulgaria - Help for removing a garter
Boni Bonev
New Hampshire, United States
Jackson, New Hampshire Wedding ceremony photography | The flower girl hands the groom the rings under the chuppah
Sarah V. Martinez
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
A little girl and her mother run out of the Brugge Town Hall in La Petite Fabriek in this wedding photo by a Flanders photographer.
Simon Leclercq
Jaen, Spain
Jaén - Casería de las Palmeras Wedding Photography | While the bride finished dressing, she received the visit of her grandmother, her gaze upon seeing her will be an eternal memory
Pedro Volana
Valencia, Spain
A father hugs the bride and her sister at El Puig in this black and white photo by a Valencia, Spain documentary wedding photographer.
Antonio Calatayud
United Kingdom
Phuket, Thailand Bridal's dress image from the outdoor wedding ceremony
Stam Chananakhon
United Kingdom
Koh Samui, Thailand Wedding Day Photography showjng Groom and Groomsmen before ceremony
Stam Chananakhon
Massachusetts, United States
Photo of the Bride and father entering the ceremony at Bourne Farms Massachusetts
Ben Schaefer
Arad, Romania
Romania Wedding Photography | Photo taken during the party, where the groom and the bride were standing on the chairs, in front of everybody
Claudiu Negrea
Victoria, Australia
The bride prepares to exit her vehicle for the ceremony in Ploemeur, France in this black and white award-winning image by a Melbourne, Australia wedding photographer.
Gaelle Le Berre
Texas, United States
Houston, Texas - JW Marriott Houston Downtown Pre Wedding Ceremony Photography - Bride wipes a tear as she reads a letter from her husband to be before the wedding ceremony.
Philip Thomas
Massachusetts, United States
Bourne Farms Massachusetts Wedding Day Photography - Groom dancing at the wedding reception
Ben Schaefer
China
A little boy looks at the large plate of food being placed in front of him in this image captured by a Fujian, China, wedding photographer.
Joy Qin
West Sussex, United Kingdom
Plush Manor, Dorset, UK Photography | Bride enters the chapel, with her children during ceremony
Martin Beddall
Milano, Italy
Wedding photo from Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Resort - A candid moment after the ceremony and guests cheers at the mirror
Stefano Ferrier
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Lickebaertshoeve, Maasland wedding photograph showing throwing the bouquet and the bridesmaid is catching it.
Caroline Elenbaas
Berlin, Germany
Reggio Calabria - Royal Garden Wedding Photography | The bridesmaid arranges the veil of her best friend
Mauro Santoro
Colorado, United States
Photo of bride and groom sharing their first dance together during their wedding reception at Briar Common Brewery in Denver, Colorado.
Justin Edmonds
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Netherland, Bergen-op-Zoom Wedding Photography Showing the Helping hands of bride's little sisters
Huibert van Rossum
Portugal
Montes Claros Wedding Photo of the Bride before the ceremony
Pedro Vilela
Firenze, Italy
The bride and guests dance and celebrate a traditional Indian wedding in Tuscany in this wedding image created by a Florence photographer.
Donatella Barbera
Utrecht, Netherlands
The groom checks his outfit in a caravan mirror, bride is watching at Camping de Lievelinge
Leonard Walpot
Sofia, Bulgaria
Photography at The Bridge Restourant - Svilengrad, Bulgaria - The Cake kiss at the reception
Boni Bonev
Padova, Italy
A moment photographed during the wedding dinner reception in Torreglia
Edgard De Bono
Slovenia
Bled Church, Bled, Slovenia Wedding Ceremony Photos - Their kid is checking if everything goes by the plan
Dejan Zagar
Nevada, United States
Granlibakken, Tahoe City, CA Wedding Reception Photo of the Groom & a friend party at the reception on the dance floor.
Tara Theilen
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
The bride and a little girl laugh as a man gives a speech during this wedding at Casa dos Novios by a Porto Alegre award-winning photographer.
Renan Radici
Romania
Padurile Regale Action Photography of people dancing during the reception party
Petrica Tanase
Minnesota, United States
Wedding Photo at Minneapolis Golf Club - Bride leads the conga train epic reception at Minneapolis Golf Club
Laura Robinson
Lecco, Italy
The bride brings her hands up to her face when she sees her groom waiting for her at their ceremony at Villa le Due Torrette Erbailla in this black and white image captured by a Lombardy wedding photographer. s
Luigi Rota
Firenze, Italy
Antica Fattoria di Paterno Photography of one moment during the ceremony
Damiano Salvadori
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Guests watch as the groom kisses the bride on the cheek in Gioia Tauro in this black and white award-winning photo by a Calabria wedding photographer.
Danilo Muratore
Arad, Romania
Photo taken during bride's preparation before ceremony at Timisoara, Romania
Claudiu Negrea
Sofia, Bulgaria
The bride and groom hold hands in the NDK in Sofia as guests watch in this black and white wedding image captured by a Bulgaria photographer.
Ivelina Cholakova
Dublin, Ireland
Wilton Castle, Ireland wedding ceremony photograph showing the handover by the father of the bride to the groom
Annie Kheffache
Romania
Mogosoaia Lake Wedding Photographer Captured People dancing in a traditional dance during the reception
Petrica Tanase
Vicenza, Italy
Cornedo Vicentino (Veneto)- San Marco Evangelista - Wedding Photography - Bride getting ready
Luca Fabbian
California, United States
Photo of a North Lake Tahoe Bride putting on her own makeup
Kevin Sawyer
Minnesota, United States
Bride and Groom Epic Limbo on the Dance Floor at Minneapolis Golf Club, Minneapolis, MN
Laura Robinson
Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography after ceremony in Santo Domingo de Guzman, Oaxaca, Mexico | Wedding guest hushing little girl next to a sleeping baby
Nikhol Esteras
United Kingdom
Clement St Danes Church, London Wedding Photography | The flowergirls after the ceremony
Lyndsey Goddard
California, United States
Reception Photography at the Edgewood, Lake Tahoe, NV - The groom retrieving the garter hands-free.
Matt Theilen
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Schloss Romrod First Dance Wedding Photographic Image
Andreas Pollok
Antwerpen, Belgium
Brick buildings are reflected in a car door as children prepare to exit the vehicle at De Lelie, Veurne in this black and white photo by an Antwerpen, Flanders wedding photographer.
Joshua Dhondt
California, United States
Bentley Science Park, Minden Nevada Wedding Photographer | Mom and sisters helping with the bride's dress.
Matt Theilen
Massachusetts, United States
Ocean Edge Resort, Brewster, MA wedding ceremony photograph of the bride's veil blowing in the wind outside. RI, VT, MA, NH, CT and New England wedding photography.
Alex Paul
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Grand Connaught Rooms Speeches captured in this black and white photo
Razvan Danaila
Budapest, Hungary
Lago di Orta, Italy Wedding Photography - church exit of bride and groom - just after the ceremony
Melinda Guerini Temesi
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
Wedding Photo from Petham Church, Petham, Kent, UK - A flower girl is mesmerized by the choir singing
Catherine Hill
United Kingdom
Guests toss confetti at the bride and groom as they exit their London, England ceremony in this image captured by a Phuket, Thailand wedding photographer.
Stam Chananakhon
Massa-Carrara, Italy
villa parisi - castiglioncello photograph of the judgment day as the bride comes down tha aisle
Alessandro Colle
France
The bride gets emotional as she watches a surprise video prepared for her and the groom during their reception at Château d'Azy in this black and white wedding picture composed by an award-winning Nantes photographer.
Sybil Rondeau

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