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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.

At a wedding in Recklinghausen, a photographer captured a romantic moment of a ring on a green plant at the hotel
Nadine Lotze
A Fujian-based wedding photographer recently captured a stunning image of the bride and her mother, with hands lovingly placed on the bride's shoulder
Xiang Qi
The Louisville, KY wedding photographer added a special touch to the bride's hairstyle spray - backlighting it in blue
Kevin Sawyer
At a Sichuan wedding, the bride reads the groom's heartfelt vows, captured in a touching photograph
Cheng Guo
Under a bright blue sky, a photographer from northeastern France captured the bride cutting the ribbon of her bouquet at an outdoor wedding venue
Oliver Saillard
A Zug-based wedding photographer has captured the striking image of a bride and groom cutting the cake, their hands and a knife the only features visible
Mischa Baettig
A İstanbul wedding photographer has captured a striking image of rings on a hand background
Emre Nesli
The Chateau sun lit up the face and hands of the groom as he prepared for his nuptials, a scene captured by a Toulouse wedding photographer
Sophie Stacino
The bride joyfully held her bouquet aloft, ready to cut the ribbons and celebrate the beginning of her new life, at a beautiful French wedding venue
Franck Petit
Picture from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at the Parent's groom house showing a Hand with scissors
Coralie Garavel
A Toronto wedding photographer captured an aerial shot of a playful flower girl, surrounded by flowers
Cafa Liu
A Tuscany wedding photographer captured a unique shot of wedding rings set against camouflage material, creating a military-inspired scene
Marco Vegni
Wedding venue image from Apulia showing the hands of the bride and groom
Marco Colonna
A bride preparing for her wedding in France was captured in the moment, donning her shoes amidst her voluminous gown
Gaelle Caré
A Sichuan wedding photographer captured an image of the bride at her ceremony venue, with her wedding scepter and pearls glimmering on her dress, as she waited for the start of the nuptials
Cheng Guo
From the Nossa Senhora do Brasil, São Paulo – Brazil, a ceremony wedding detail shot of the couple holding hands
Thiago Gimenes
Ontario wedding photographer captures a memorable image of grandfather, proudly displaying his vibrant, fashionable wedding socks while clutching his cane
Cafa Liu
At a Sichuan wedding, the newlyweds joyfully released a pair of pigeons into the sky, creating a beautiful image captured by the photographer
Cheng Guo
The wedding of two newlyweds captured by a Fujian photographer was made complete with an image of the hands of the groom and best men at the hotel ceremony
Xiang Qi
Bangkok wedding detail photo of a ring surrounded by smoke against a dark background
Mischa Baettig
A Nottinghamshire wedding photographer artfully captured the poignant moment of a young boy lying on the floor, encapsulating the details of the wedding day
Patrick Mateer
At the Ruse Bulgaria Bride's home, she is dressing up in the wedding gown
Detelina Krasteva
A beautiful wedding dress lies on the ground, eagerly awaiting its bride's arrival
Massimiliano Beccati
The bride's bouquet contrasted the gritty, rusty backdrop of a mining lorry at the Dortmund wedding venue in a striking image
Nadine Lotze
A Ratingen wedding photographer captured a unique image of a child hiding and playing beneath a woman's dress
Patrycja Janik
The romantic weaving of ribbon between the hands of the bride and groom, captured in beautiful detail by a Normandy wedding photographer, is a timeless tradition
Charly Fromentin
The Sichuan wedding photographer captured a beautiful scene of the bride wearing white, against green carpet
Cheng Guo
A Pays de la Loire wedding photographer has captured a memorable image of the groom preparing for the big day, adjusting his shirt with the couple's initials embroidered on the cufflinks
Audrey Dubessay
A Venice wedding photographer has captured a minimalist image of the bride's shoes on a red lamp, providing a stunning detail photo
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
As the Normandy wedding photographer witnessed, the bride's brother tenderly wrote an "I Love You" message, leaving an indelible mark of his affection
Charly Fromentin
The happy couple are about to tie the knot, and a Beijing wedding photographer is there to capture every special moment leading up to the big day
Vincent Mu
A Pisa wedding photographer created a charming BW image of a small bridesmaid transporting the bride's dress into her room ahead of the ceremony
Simone Bacci
The light of love beams down on the bride as her wedding dress, adorned with joyous confetti, is captured by a talented Rugby UK photographer
Emil Boczek
A talented England-based wedding photographer has created an eye-catching image of two wedding rings set amidst a vibrant orange and yellow flower arrangement
Anna Mikulich
The bride's radiant beauty was illuminated in the soft, natural light of the window, captured by a Normandy wedding photographer
Charly Fromentin
The soft candlelight glowed as the bride tenderly placed a ring on her beloved's finger, beginning their journey together as husband and wife
Patrick Mateer
At a wedding in Mammoth Lakes, California, the campfire's last glow illuminates the dress and suit with lanterns
Lucy Schultz
A Fujian wedding photographer showcases their intricate craftsmanship as they build a bride's beautiful headdress from home
Xiang Qi
A talented Hong Kong wedding photographer captured exquisite textures of the bride's gown, hands and shoes in a pre-wedding photo session
Ronnie Szeto
BW picture from the West Pomeranian, Poland Wedding Reception Venue showing the dress tangled in the legs of the person dancing next to her during the dance
Albert Czyżowicz
The bride lovingly adjusts her bridal veil, a beautiful sight captured by a Hull wedding photographer
Patrick Mateer
A China wedding photographer captured an image of a child joining in the festivities with the adults during wedding toasts
Color Song
An İstanbul wedding photographer has captured a unique scene of a bride and groom's accessories adorning two statues in a beautiful, artistic wedding photo
Emre Nesli
A Bosphorus wedding photographer captured a bride and groom's hands entwined at their first meeting, preserving the moment in a special detail session on their wedding day
Ufuk Sarisen
A Wiltshire wedding photographer captured the stunning scene of a wedding cake lit with glowing chandeliers
Robin Goodlad
A West Sussex wedding photographer created the image of a bridesmaid on a swing, with her red underskirt cascading gracefully around the lush green grounds of the venue
Jenny Rutterford
A Trieste wedding photographer has captured a detailed close-up of the bride's eye make-up application
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
At a Sao Paulo Sul wedding, a photo capturing the moment four men cheered with shots was recently taken against a dark background
Eric Corbacho
The bride's beauty was immortalised in a stunning high contrast black and white mirror reflection photo, captured by a Shanghai wedding photographer as she was having her makeup done
Yuan Man
The BW scene of the beautiful lace detail of the bride's veil, lovingly held by her father, was captured by a West Sussex wedding photographer
Jenny Rutterford
A Caraman, France wedding photographer has captured an artistic picture of the groom's bow tie detail, with three hands helping to adjust it
Nicolas Issaly
A Lanouaille wedding photographer captured a stunning graphic and symmetrical door opening at the end of a blue hallway on a special wedding day
Patrick Lombaert
A Sichuan wedding photographer captured the scene of the bride prepping for the big day, with hair spray backlit in her home
Cheng Guo
France getting ready detail image of the rings on mirror with the bride's dress in the reflection
Johanna Marjoux
A Canadian wedding photographer has captured an artistic black and white image of a bride hanging her wedding dress in the doorway of a hotel
Cafa Liu
A wedding photographer in Antwerpen captured a beautiful image of the couple's rings, watches, lace, and the bridal flowers
Sanne De Block
A Fujian wedding photographer captures a romantic couple portrait in a park, illuminated by the sun as it softly lights the bride's lipstick and face
Xiang Qi
A Nanping wedding photographer captured the wind blowing the bride's veil away after a picturesque park ceremony
Xiang Qi
From a bird's eye view, a Quimper wedding photographer captured an exquisite detail of the bride's flowers on her special day
Patrick Lombaert
The bride's dress was captured in a window at a São Caetano do Sul wedding, providing a scenic image of the getting ready location
Eric Corbacho
A stunning wedding dress, suspended between two large vases, was photographed by a İstanbul-based wedding photographer at the Hotel
Emre Nesli
At the River Run Country Club, Davidson, NC, the bride was getting ready, and putting lashes on
Song Johns
A Toronto wedding photographer captured an image of the couple with their heads bowed during the ceremony, a black and white shot taken from behind
Cafa Liu
A wedding photographer in Ontario captured the joyous scene of a newly married couple framed by bubbles on a dark background
Cafa Liu
A French wedding photographer captured a stunning series of images featuring the bride's stylish shoes, bouquet, and veil
Bertrand Roguet
At an Estate venue in New Jersey, the bride and groom were seen holding hands during the reception toasts, creating a romantic moment for all to witness
Michelle Arlotta
A rustic snapshot of a bride's wedding dress displayed alongside relics from the past was captured by a photographer in Istanbul
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
A Brighton wedding photographer captured a beautiful scene of a bridal suite, with the bride's shoes framed by her bridesmaid buttoning up her dress
Jenny Rutterford
A Montauban wedding photographer has captured a stunning image of a bride applying her lipstick, illuminated by a sunbeam, in a picture
Sophie Stacino
A team of makeup artists created a stunning look for the bride on her special day at a Mexico beach wedding
Eric Corbacho
A French wedding photographer captured a picturesque scene of a bride being assisted into her dress in a pastel-hued detail image
Frederic Bry
Lombardy Reception venue picture showing the Pastry groom at work on the top layer of the wedding cake
Federico Rongaroli
The bride is captured in exquisite detail by an Oise wedding photographer, as she is cutting a ribbon around the bouquet's circumference
Charly Fromentin
A Beijing wedding photographer captured a black and white image of a couple holding hands, from a low angle, showcasing the wedding rings on their special day
Vincent Mu
A Hampshire wedding photographer captured a scene of the bride and groom's reception, with confetti raining down like a colorful snowstorm
Anna Mikulich
A French wedding photographer captured a detail image on a bride's wedding day, showcasing her shoes and foot at the reception venue
Pierrick Roland
Canadian wedding photographer captures the serene image of men enjoying cigars in the sun, with reflections seen in their sunglasses
Cafa Liu

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.