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2022 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Jim Gehrz, Mary Vignoles, Susan Walsh

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2022 v03 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.

On their wedding day, a Golden Colorado photographer captured a beautiful portrait of the bride and groom framed in the small doorway of a stone building at the lodge
Bonnie Sizer
A Veneto wedding photographer captured a romantic sunset portrait of the newlyweds, bathed in warm light
Paolo Blocar
The newlyweds celebrated their love with a romantic portrait in the starry night, captured by a French wedding photographer
Pierrick Roland
The couple's love for each other was gracefully immortalized by a Denver wedding photographer in a romantic portrait taken in the elegant lobby of the hotel
Justin Edmonds
A Swiss wedding photographer captures a newlywed couple embrace atop a hill in the majestic Alps
Monique De Caro
A Denver wedding photographer captured the joyful moment of a couple spraying a bottle of champagne with a backdrop of a beautiful stone building
Jennifer Garza
A Lake Tahoe wedding photographer captured a joyful couple's portrait, framed by a picturesque minimalistic sky
Kevin Sawyer
A Castello di Meleto, Siena Sunset portrait of the bride and groom outside in black and white
Andrea Sampoli
A romantic scene of a couple exploring the tidal pools beneath a dark sky was captured by an England-based wedding photographer
Robin Goodlad
Outside the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reception venue at night, the couple is kissing in brother's car, who takes part of their history
Florian Maguin
A Steamboat Springs wedding photographer captured a romantic stroll of a bride and groom as they walked up a hill during sunset, with dramatic clouds looming in the background
Sean Lara
A NL wedding photographer has captured a romantic portrait of the happy couple, playing on a tree swing at their wedding reception venue
Freek Nagtzaam
A magical moment between a bride and groom was captured by a Sentosa wedding photographer, with a backdrop of wedding guests holding sparklers at night
Charles Sng
The groom's eyes watched his angelic bride gracefully hold her veil in the window, captured in a timeless image by a Driebergen-Rijsenburg wedding photographer
Thomas Jongbloed
At a French wedding, a captivating scene was illuminated from behind of the groom and groomsmen smoking at night
Jonathan Fortuna
A wedding couple is running in front of the Mont Blanc mountain
Sylvain Bouzat
A Breckenridge Ski Resort black and white photo using bride's veil below the couple
Jesse La Plante
A stunning outdoor bridal portrait was captured on an Almeria wedding day, with the bride posing in the sunlight and her veil billowing in the wind
Pedro Volana
A beautiful bride beamed with joy as her bridal portrait was taken at a Brazilian wedding
Eric Corbacho
The bride's final preparations at a French castle wedding were beautifully captured
Gaelle Caré
A Tuscany wedding photographer captured a stunning portrait session on a grassy lawn in the countryside, providing a beautiful texture to the couple's special day
Marco Vegni
A Florence wedding photographer created a romantic portrait of a newly married couple, with the bride's tattooed arm on the groom's shoulder
Marco Vegni
Near the Boettcher Mansion of Golden, CO, the bride and groom dancing in the woods at night
Jesse La Plante
This stunning black-and-white wedding photograph, featuring the bride in an ethereal circles of light, was taken by a talented German photographer
Andreas Pollok
An Illinois-based wedding photographer boldly captured a strong black-and-white image of a bride under an arching bridge
Milan Lazic
At the Breckenridge Ski Resort in CO, the bride's veil is blowing in the wind on mountaintop
Jesse La Plante
Couple poses for wedding photo at Mosque, with groom in foreground and bride standing in doorway
Ufuk Sarisen
A Denver wedding photographer captured a romantic portrait session of a newlywed couple as they are about to kiss against a glowing sunset backdrop
Bonnie Sizer
At sunset, a Estes Park wedding photographer captured a stunning image of the bride and groom, alone together, surrounded by majestic mountains and billowing clouds
Sean Lara
A beautiful sunset portrait of the newlyweds with the bride's veil billowing in the breeze was taken in Perugia following the ceremony
Massimiliano Esposito
A Bangkok wedding photographer captured a glowing couple, hand in hand, on an outdoor portrait shoot
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
The joyous moment of the groom being thrown in the air by his groomsmen at a French wedding was captured in a photo at the reception venue
Audrey Dubessay
The bride and groom shared a romantic kiss surrounded by aspen trees in vibrant fall colors, captured by a Steamboat Springs wedding photographer
Sean Lara
The newlyweds posed in front of a backlit arch at their Colorado wedding venue, creating a beautiful portrait captured by their photographer
Bonnie Sizer
The romantic glow of alpenglow enveloping the Colorado mountains as the bride and groom pose together, creating a magical and unforgettable memory captured by the wedding photographer
Justin Edmonds
A romantic kiss between the newlyweds, photographed by a Lake Constance wedding photographer, made for a beautiful, black-and-white wedding image
Andreas Pollok
A North Cadbury, England wedding photographer has captured an idyllic scene of a bride and groom on a stairway, with reflections, illuminated by window lighting
Robin Goodlad
A wedding photographer in Golden, CO captured a special picture for a wedding party, posed with cigars for a nighttime portrait at a lodge
Bonnie Sizer
The romantic scene of the bride and groom standing at the boat dock, bathed in the alpenglow that illuminated the mountain range, was beautifully captured by their Colorado wedding photographer
Justin Edmonds
On their wedding day, a Lubiaz-based photographer captured a beautiful portrait of the bride and groom embracing in front of a solid wall
Piotr Maksa
Colorado portrait of the sunset over the canyon as the bride embraces her new husband in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Lucy Schultz
Amidst the majestic red rocks and blue skies, the love shared between the bride and groom was captured forever by a Colorado Springs wedding photographer
Justin Edmonds
A romantic Assisi wedding was captured in a portrait of a couple in a dreamy nighttime rain under an umbrella, against a dark background
Massimiliano Esposito
A Homestead FL wedding photographer captured a stunning black and white night portrait of a couple outside a historical house on their wedding day
Gloria Ruth
The bride and groom embraced in a tender moment, captured in an evocative back-to-back wedding portrait by a Beijing-based photographer
Vincent Mu
The couple's love was captured by a Denver wedding photographer as they shared a romantic kiss atop a majestic mansion wedding venue
Justin Edmonds
A Diest wedding photographer captured a romantic image of a couple strolling beneath a big tree, surrounded by a vast, blue sky
Sanne De Block
On the Isle of Purbeck, a newlywed couple gazed out to sea as the sun set, a beautiful moment captured by a local wedding photographer
Robin Goodlad
A Germany wedding photographer captured the romantic image of a bride and groom holding hands, with the bride walking atop a city wall, elevated above her husband
Patrycja Janik
A Chevreuse wedding photographer captured an intimate scene of a bride and groom embracing in the great outdoors
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
The romantic night-time scene of a huge tree adorned with lights, captured by a Birdham wedding photographer, was the perfect backdrop for the bride and groom's special photo
Nathan Eames
Artistic wedding portrait at the Sanctuary Golf Course of Sedalia, CO showing the bride and groom silhouettes on foggy night
Jesse La Plante
Tuscany photograph of the newlyweds in an alley smiling and embracing
Pietro Tonnicodi
The romantic scene of the bride being lifted by the groom, with their two dogs watching, captured in beautiful detail by a Roermond, NL wedding photographer
Thomas Jongbloed
A tender embrace between the newlyweds was captured at a Swiss wedding, with the bride and groom embracing in a picturesque forest setting
Gaelle Caré
A storm was looming, but this couple still danced in the Tuscan countryside, captured by a wedding photographer
Marco Vegni
The bride and groom shared a romantic kiss, captured by a Steamboat Springs wedding photographer, at the scenic view overlook deck
Sean Lara
A Sansepolcro, Villa Cungi Black and white portrait of the bride and groom against a stone wall
Andrea Sampoli
The newlyweds posed for a non-traditional wedding portrait on the city streets, surrounded by colorful graffiti
Ufuk Sarisen
A Scotland wedding photographer has captured a romantic scene of the bride and groom lit by off camera flash against a moody dark sky at their reception venue
Mike Cook
A French wedding photographer captured a portrait of a couple celebrating their special day at a reception venue in the mountains of France
Pierrick Roland
On a rainy night, a Chicago wedding photographer captured a romantic scene of a bride and groom holding an umbrella outside a private home
Milan Lazic
A Germany wedding photographer captured a striking image of a bride and groom in front of a dark earth wall, illuminated by a dramatic post-rainfall backdrop
Andreas Pollok
A Paris wedding photographer has captured a stunning bridal portrait on the staircase of a stunning wedding venue
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
A German wedding photographer captured the newlyweds posed at a sign in lights reading LOVE at the end of their special day
Patrycja Janik
The idyllic moment of a couple standing beneath an archway of rocks on a beach in Nerja, Málaga was captured on their wedding day
Pedro Volana
Hand-in-hand, the bride and groom strolled through a field of wildflowers, captured by the photographer at Loveland Pass
Justin Edmonds
A Larkspur wedding photographer captured a romantic pose for a newlywed couple, taking a creative night portrait in the back of their car with spot lighting
Bonnie Sizer
A Dorset wedding photographer recently captured a romantic image of a bride and groom holding hands at sunset amidst the epic skies
Robin Goodlad
Near Boulder, CO, a bride and groom kiss next to an alpine lake with sun streaks in the sky
Jesse La Plante
As the sun set, a Breda wedding photographer captured the bride and groom in a romantic portrait session, bathed in warm orange tones
Caroline Elenbaas
A French wedding photo captures a newly married couple embracing and sharing a tender kiss, the bride's veil flowing on the ground behind her
Bertrand Roguet
A French wedding photographer captured a couple embraced and smiled, poised to kiss as the sun set behind them
Bertrand Roguet
Under a full moon, the bride and groom shared a romantic kiss outside at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Jesse La Plante
A Ouddorp wedding photographer captured a stunning scene as the newlyweds strolled below, their photo taken from the sky by a drone high above the docks
Caroline Elenbaas
At the Dunafon Castle of Idledale, CO a last supper portrait of a wedding party at a Renaissance themed wedding
Jesse La Plante
At the Hotel Marinela Sofia, Bulgaria, the Bride and groom after the first look
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Domaine Fon de Rey, Pomérols sunset portrait of the couple in the wind and golden hour for this France photo
Johanna Marjoux
Artistic wedding Couple shot with a nice flair in Provence
Sylvain Bouzat
A couple portrait below spiral stairs inside the Château de Kerambleiz Brittany just before the reception begins
Didier Ropers
CO bride and groom's silhouettes in grotto near the Sanctuary Golf Course at Sedalia
Jesse La Plante
The newlyweds' post-ceremony stroll over a wooden bridge across a tranquil lake was captured in a stunning drone shot after the Gaytaninovo wedding
Bozhidar Krastev
On their wedding day, the bride basked in the sun, her back to a wooden door, while the groom stood in the background of this stunning portrait
Ufuk Sarisen
A Deauville wedding photographer has captured a special portrait of a couple posing in front of two green doors on the beach of a hotel on their wedding day
Pierrick Roland
A beaming bride and groom shared an elevator ride on their wedding day, captured in a special portrait session at a hotel
Ufuk Sarisen
The radiant bride is bathed in the golden light of the sun, helping to create an enchanting picture with the NL wedding photographer
Thomas Jongbloed
Amidst the thunderous rain, the bride and groom found a romantic refuge in the woods, immortalized in a beautiful portrait by a Netherlands wedding photographer
Thomas Jongbloed
A Veneto wedding photographer captured a romantic sunset portrait of a bride and groom sharing a kiss on a balcony with a breathtaking water view
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
The Denver wedding photographer captured the romantic embrace between the bride and groom beneath the twinkling market lights of the venue
Justin Edmonds
On the special day of their wedding, the groomsmen lifted the groom in celebration, with a France photographer capturing the toss for posterity
Pierrick Roland
A Toronto wedding photographer captured a sunlit portrait of the groom and his groomsmen standing in a row against a dark background
Cafa Liu
A Varennes wedding photographer captured the romance of the newlyweds exchanging a kiss, surrounded by their elated guests
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
In the mountain wilderness west of Boulder, CO, the bride and groom are kissing next to mountain lake
Jesse La Plante
A Stirlingshire wedding photographer captured a stunning backlit portrait of the bride and groom at a church, with the bride's gown glowing in the light
Mike Cook
Istanbul bride is getting ready with lipstick and light
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
A skilled IT wedding photographer captured a romantic gesture between the bride and groom, silhouetted against a dark backdrop in the bright sunlight
Marco Vegni
A Stirlingshire wedding photographer captured a romantic portrait of the bride and groom head to head, silhouetted against the sun at their reception venue
Mike Cook
A Staffordshire wedding photographer captured the romantic embrace of the groom and bride kissing on the rustic wooden porch of their National Forest wedding venue
Emil Boczek
A Nanping wedding photographer captured a stunning image of a bride and groom framed by a crack in red curtains
Xiang Qi
A Poland wedding photographer captured a magical portrait of a bride and groom sharing a kiss, veiled in beauty at the wedding venue
Piotr Maksa
A Hampshire wedding photographer captured a stunning portrait of the bride and groom silhouetted against a vibrant blue sky at their hotel reception venue
Anna Mikulich
A Laramie wedding photographer captured a romantic image of a bride and groom sharing a kiss at sunset, the groom in his military dress uniform
Sean Lara
The blissful couple's joyous love was poetically captured on the beach, hand in hand, as they ran through the tranquil sea, treasured by a Dutch wedding photographer
Freek Nagtzaam
The loving embrace of a groom kissing his bride in her traditional Chinese 'Kua' dress was captured by a Singapore wedding photographer at a hotel
Charles Sng
A stunning sunset portrait of a couple, with a sun flare illuminating the background, was captured by a Udine wedding photographer
Paolo Blocar
On the steps of the Sanatan Temple, Wembley, London, England, a couple portrait using their wedding venue as the back drop
Paresh Tailor
The couple shared a romantic moment on the terrace of the Hotel and Villa, with the groom giving his bride a sweet kiss on the cheek
Andrea Sampoli
A French wedding photographer captured a beautiful portrait of a newly-wed couple as they strolled down a sun-drenched country road, the bride's gown glowing in the light
Pierrick Roland
Outside at Lookout Mountain of Golden, CO, a sunset portrait of bride and groom in the mountains
Jesse La Plante
A Les Sables d'Olonne wedding photographer captured a stunning sunset shot of the newlyweds sharing a romantic kiss in the ocean
Jeremie Sangare
At the wedding reception, a photographer from NL captured a beautiful doorway portrait of the bride and groom, their long shadows stretching across the floor
Freek Nagtzaam
A Luxembourg wedding photographer captured a tender embrace between a couple, gazing into each other's eyes against a backdrop of cloudy skies, in a stunning black and white photograph
Jonathan Fortuna
A wedding photographer in Illinois recently captured a romantic portrait of a couple in a dramatic spot light
Victoria Sprung
A Switzerland wedding photographer captured a stunning shot of the newlyweds leaning on a balcony railing, with a picturesque village in the background
Monique De Caro
At the Sanctuary Golf Course of Sedalia, CO, a groom is smoking a cigar by a fire pit at night
Jesse La Plante
At the reception, the newlyweds shared a romantic kiss illuminated by the flashes of their guests' cameras, captured by a talented Taipei wedding photographer
Will Tee
A Fort Collins wedding photographer captured a romantic embrace between the newlyweds, framed by mesmerizing orange sunset clouds
Sean Lara
On their wedding day, a Nevsehir wedding photographer captured a stunning portrait of the newlyweds, horseback-riding through a sea of tall grass
Ufuk Sarisen
The newlyweds embarked on a romantic sunset walk during their reception, captured by a Fort Collins wedding photographer
Sean Lara
In a car outside the San Mauro Vescovo Church park, San Mauro Pascoli, FC, Italy, the newlyweds are holding a second before moving to the party
Caterina Errani
A Poland wedding photographer has captured a stunning portrait of the bride and groom enjoying a moment of rest beneath a fiery arch of autumnal foliage
Piotr Maksa
A wedding photographer in Engelberg captured an artistic portrait of a newlywed couple embracing with a small town landscape in the background
Monique De Caro
The newlyweds embraced the view above them, the sun-filled sky alive with seagulls as their wedding day portrait session began
Ufuk Sarisen
Antonimina wedding photographer captures stylish bride at home, with curled hair and a chic fascinator
Danilo Coluccio
At a Denver wedding venue, a remarkable pre-ceremony image was created as the groom and groomsmen enjoyed a game of billiards
Jennifer Garza
A NL wedding photographer has captured a stunning scene of the bride and groom lying on an art mural of rainbow painted lines, shot from a drone
Freek Nagtzaam
At a Jaén wedding near the River, a romantic portrait of the newlyweds embracing in front of their car with headlights on was captured at dusk
Pedro Volana
At the Telluride Ski Resort of CO, the bride and groom pose under the stars
Jesse La Plante
A Haute-Garonne, France wedding photographer captured a romantic image of a bride and groom silhouetted against a stunning sunset
Nicolas Issaly
At dusk, a France wedding photographer captured the newlyweds embracing in a stunning blue hour portrait
Pierrick Roland
A stunning portrait of the happy couple taken by a Gorizia wedding photographer in a grassy field was recently unveiled
Paolo Blocar
A Paris wedding photographer captured the unique moment of a bride and groom acting out their new roles on the streets
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
Apulia Reception Venue portrait of the brides eye with necklace and strands of hair
Marco Colonna
A Loire Valley wedding photographer captured a romantic image of a couple inside a vintage car illuminated by a warm orange light
Bertrand Roguet
A Ilfracombe wedding photographer captured the romantic walk of a bride and groom getting their feet wet - and more - at a beach
Robin Goodlad

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.