wedding day details in 2021 v02 artistic guild

2021 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2021 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.

View this imaginative Perth wedding image of The brides dress in BW, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Western Australia from the WPJA

Jacob Gordon

View this stylish Gers wedding image showing the details of the wedding dress designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in France from the WPJA

Isabelle Bazin

View this poetic Wenzhou wedding image of the Bride and two grandmas holding hands, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Zhejiang from the WPJA

Haoce Sun

View this tasteful Tickton Grange wedding image showing The groom carries his brides shoes, as she walks barefoot in the background, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Beverley, UK from the WPJA

Patrick Mateer

View this pictorial Saint Victurnien wedding pic showing the bride and grooms daughter, immersed in reading the new family booklet, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Haute Vienne from the WPJA

Gaelle Caré

View this graceful Zvolen wedding rings detail pic with a string, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Slovakia from the WPJA

Martin Almasi

View this decorative Bielefeld Sunny wedding details of the rings in sunflowers, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Germany from the WPJA

Monique De Caro

View this decorative Varna picture of The wedding suit of the groom, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Villa Chinka in Bulgaria from the WPJA

Detelina Krasteva

View this elegant Sichuan wedding image showing After the ceremony, the bride took off her wedding high heels and the bride's sister put on another pair of comfortable, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in China from the WPJA

Cheng Guo

View this stylish Quinta Redolho de Cima wedding ceremony pic of the union of hands, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Lousada, Portugal from the WPJA

Paulo Castro

View this imaginative Sichuan wedding image showing a newspaper display column near the ceremony site and on the column are recent social and realistic news

Cheng Guo

View this imaginative Gemozac image of A guest preparing the wedding decoration which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in France from the WPJA

Audrey Morisson

View this aesthetic Savannah, Georgia wedding pic illustrating - Nevertheless she prevails, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Kehoe House from the WPJA

Cindy Brown

View this aesthetic Frigiliana wedding detail pic of the hands of the couple as they hug, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Málaga from the WPJA

Pedro Volana

View this elegant Izmir wedding image of a Bridal gown hung in an old restaurants chandelier, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Turkey from the WPJA

Emre Nesli

View this decorative Château de Roquefoulet wedding detail pic showing Invitations, shoes and bouquet with sunlight, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Occitanie, France from the WPJA

Sophie Stacino

View this emotional France wedding image of the tear of the bride during the ceremony, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Lea Torrieri

View this aesthetic Chicago detail picture of the Wedding Bands with bokeh, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at the Blackstone Hotel from the WPJA

Sarah Nader

View this creative France wedding detail pic of the bride in a red vintage car which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Lea Torrieri

View this creative Yorkshire wedding detail shot of raindrops as they collect on a window, with the bride seen in the background as she gets ready which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in United Kingdom from the WPJA

Patrick Mateer

View this sensitive Sichuan wedding image of hair spray during bridal prep, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in China from the WPJA

Yuan Man

View this aesthetic Saint Porchaire wedding image showing The bride puts on the dress, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in France from the WPJA

Audrey Morisson

View this tasteful Philadelphia wedding pic showing the Bride adjusts her dress, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Pennsylvania from the WPJA

Johnny Shryock

View this stylish Italy wedding image in BW of the brides dress at home, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Marco Colonna

View this dramatic Sichuan wedding image showing The groom puts on the dentists mouthpiece and needs to blow out the candle with his mouth, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Cheng Guo

View this stylish Brewster wedding image of ceremony details with hands and shadows, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Massachusetts from the WPJA

Alex Paul

View this exquisite Poland wedding image of the Engagement Ring at the hotel, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Marek Hanyzewski

View this elegant Goliama Zelezna photo of The wedding table of bride and groom, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Raiski Zaliv in Bulgaria from the WPJA

Detelina Krasteva

View this creative Dalat wedding day detail pic of heart shaped hand shadows on a tree, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Vietnam from the WPJA

Thai Le

View this graceful Hotel Marina wedding image of the bride Getting Into The Dress in all white, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Lachen, Switzerland from the WPJA

Mischa Baettig

View this stylish Florida wedding image of The boys, not the rings, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Julie Ambos

View this elegant Heritage Prairie Farm wedding image of the Engagement and wedding band surrounded by bokeh which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Illinois from the WPJA

Matt Wilson

View this dramatic Alblasserdam City Hall wedding image showing The bride is walking up the stairs towards the wedding venue, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Netherlands from the WPJA

Thomas Jongbloed

View this decorative Landgut Stüttem Wipperfürth wedding image of a handkerchief for tears of joy, which was distributed to the guests, in the shadow of the grape arch, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Nadine Lotze

View this elegant Marina di Massa wedding image showing the brides embroidery on her gown, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Castello Malaspina from the WPJA

Matteo Originale

View this grand Bergerac wedding image showing the decoration of the 2cv, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in France from the WPJA

Isabelle Bazin

View this imaginative Domaine de Rieucoulon wedding detail of the marriage rings showing Alliance, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Montpellier from the WPJA

Johanna Marjoux

View this poetic Michigan Shore Club wedding image of the brides dress details, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in MI from the WPJA

Milan Lazic

View this tasteful Woodland Park wedding image from the Pouring of the last bottle of beer in the grooms beer glass, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in New Jersey from the WPJA

Jason Rhee

View this stylish Point Pleasant wedding image of the couple Holding hands after the ceremony, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at the Crystal Point Yacht Club from the WPJA

Jason Rhee

View this stylish Genoa wedding image of friends helping the bride, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Villa Sorgiva from the WPJA

Matteo Originale

View this decorative Alagoas wedding image of bride holding her veil, full of hand-embroidered butterflies, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Marechal Deodoro from the WPJA

Monica Guimaraes

View this creative Giritli Meyhanesi wedding image in BW of Hands and Love, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Turkey from the WPJA

Serenay Lokcetin

View this sensitive Poland wedding Detail of engagement ring just before the ceremony, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Marek Hanyzewski

View this tasteful China wedding image of bride Having a rest, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Jinqi Tan

View this ornamental Netherlands wedding image in BW of The bride putting her shoes on, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Caroline Elenbaas

View this elegant wedding Close-up pic showing the hands of the bride and groom which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Lodz, Poland from the WPJA

Piotr Maksa

View this ornamental Jaen wedding detail image of the rings on a red flower, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Spain from the WPJA

Pedro Volana

View this picturesque wedding image at the Barn at Sunset Ranch of Cairn with the wedding rings which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Buena Vista, Colorado from the WPJA

Matt Wilson

View this poetic Bodrum wedding detail image of the rings on the lily leafs on a lake, and a fish in the scene, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Değirmen 81 Hotel from the WPJA

Emre Nesli

View this elegant Szeged wedding shot taken before the ecclesiastical marriage ceremony which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Hungary from the WPJA

Szilveszter Szabados

View this elegant Boston wedding image of bride and groom Walking barefoot to the car, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Copley Square from the WPJA

Alex Gordias

View this decorative Guangzhou wedding image of red fans at home with sunlight and thumbs up gesture, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Jinqi Tan

View this stylish Nanping wedding image of showing the bridesmaids prepare to go out with wedding shoes, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in China from the WPJA

Xiang Qi

View this stylish Château Prieuré Marquet wedding image showing the details of the brides shoes on a floral rug, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Saint-Martin-du-Bois, France from the WPJA

Isabelle Bazin

View this decorative Domaine des Grillions wedding image of the hair brooch with dried flowers on lavender strands, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Drome, France from the WPJA

Isabelle Bazin

View this ornamental West Lake Tahoe wedding detail pic of pink Shoes in a tree, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in California from the WPJA

Kevin Sawyer

View this stylish Yorkshire wedding detail shot the brides engagement ring and extravagantly beautiful dressing gown, captured during the getting ready stage, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in England from the WPJA

Patrick Mateer

View this exquisite Trieste wedding image of the grooms Shoes and a piano, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Italy from the WPJA

Paolo Blocar

View this imaginative Argenton sur Creuse wedding took place in the family farmhouse and The bride took the opportunity to go for a walk near the farm animals

Gaelle Caré

View this stylish Pratagy Resort wedding image of shoes and brides details giving off a cute Smile, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Maceió from the WPJA

Renner Boldrino

View this aesthetic Fujian wedding image of the Bride doing makeup, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in China from the WPJA

Xiang Qi

View this imaginative Jaen wedding image of the bride and groom shoe details while lounging in a convertible car, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Iglesia de Santa María, Arjona from the WPJA

Rocio Sanchez

View this poetic Nottinghamshire wedding image of a flower girl searching for acorns, her basket containing her acorns shown as well which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at the The Pumping House from the WPJA

Patrick Mateer

View this decorative Praia de Ipioca wedding image of Bridesmaids try to reach the brides bouquet, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Maceió from the WPJA

Renner Boldrino

View this exquisite England wedding image of The mother of the bride helping her daughter out of the wedding car, as they both clutch umbrellas which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at the Thwaite Mills venue from the WPJA

Patrick Mateer

View this imaginative Bozouls wedding image showing Groom is getting ready, as photographer played with light and shadow, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Les Terrasses de Majorac from the WPJA

Loic Bourniquel

View this grand, pictorial Traverse City wedding image of the cake and a large sword cutting it which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Michigan from the WPJA

Matt Wilson

View this stylish Zhengzhou image showing the Holding hands at a wedding, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Henan from the WPJA

Xingang Wong

View this pictorial Aurora wedding Detail pic of a couple's hands being washed during an outdoor Indian wedding ceremony which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Colorado from the WPJA

Matt Wilson

View this dramatic McCormick Ranch Golf Club Scottsdale wedding veil blowing in wind during ceremony image, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Arizona from the WPJA

Laura Segall

View this poetic Goliama Zelezna marriage detail photo of The wedding rings with a bug, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Raiski Zaliv in Bulgaria from the WPJA

Detelina Krasteva

View this tasteful Latisana wedding image in BW of the Brides dress details, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Udine, Italy from the WPJA

Paolo Blocar

View this decorative Saint Cloud wedding image showing The brides cat enjoying her wedding bouquets which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Minnesota from the WPJA

Abby Paul

View this tasteful Domaine des Grillions wedding image illustrating the make-up artist puts the lipstick on the bride, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Drome Provincal, France from the WPJA

Isabelle Bazin

View this elegant Sofia wedding image of the Bridal dress and bouquet entering the car with the bride, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Bulgaria from the WPJA

Ognyan Stoynev

View this elegant Moglia wedding image showing The florist has just finished putting the bracelet on the bridesmaids wrist, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Mantova from the WPJA

Fabrizio Demasi

View this stylish France wedding image showing Fun times between bride and groom, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Mehdi Djafer

View this creative 4 Points Farm wedding image of the bride's wedding ring and bouquet behind her new husbands back which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Gatlinburg, TN from the WPJA

Bryan Aleman

View this creative Sichuan wedding image showing The bride's mother needs to write down some things to be prepared for the wedding, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Cheng Guo

View this graceful Middleton Lodge wedding image showing The bride moves her veil out of the way of some lavender as she walks by with her new husband which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in UK from the WPJA

Patrick Mateer

View this imaginative Cesena wedding pic that was reflected in the vintage car mirror, a stolen kiss, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Italy from the WPJA

Caterina Errani

View this elegant Stanserhorn wedding detail pic of a Snail On The Rings, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Ennetmoos from the WPJA

Mischa Baettig

View this stylish Ohio wedding image of the brides Shoes at home with cool lights, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Dennis Crider

View this ornamental Budapest wedding image of ring blessings, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Mátyás templom from the WPJA

Gabor Kapuvari

View this ornamental Tulenovo wedding pic showing The grooms sister is getting ready, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Villa Ambra from the WPJA

Hristina Handzhieva

View this sensitive Germany wedding image of Hands in the car on the way, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Tobias Löhr

View this dramatic Allegro Buffet wedding image of a toast with purple lighting, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Brazil from the WPJA

Eric Corbacho

View this tasteful Zhengzhou wedding pic showing In local Chinese tradition, it is believed that sprinkling grain on the bride's dowry brings blessings to the marriage, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Henan from the WPJA

Xingang Wong

View this ornamental Hungary wedding image of a butterfly sitting on the grooms shoulder, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Gabor Kapuvari

View this elegant Rome image of The wedding Dress, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at Villa Pocci from the WPJA

Zsofia Rebicek

View this aesthetic, creative wedding image taken at the Barn Sunset Ranch in Buena Vista of the brides shoes which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Colorado

Matt Wilson

View this aesthetic France wedding image in BW showing the Details of the bride and groom hands, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography from the WPJA

Lea Torrieri

View this graceful Talmont sur Gironde wedding image of The bride who climbs the stairs, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in France from the WPJA

Audrey Morisson

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.