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2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2022 v04 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's intricate lace dress is highlighted at Villa Bria in Torino, Italy, as she turns her head away from the camera
Nicola Genati
The beautiful sunshine in Chengdu, Sichuan, near the bride's house illuminated the faces of the bride and her sister in the car, creating a stunning wedding image
Cheng Guo
The bride's lacy dress is illuminated in a portrait taken at Mas de Boutonnet, France, as she lifts her skirt to make the fabric stand out
Julie Verdier
Guests in colorful dresses dance in unison on the dance floor of Nottinghamshire's Hodsock Priory, the wedding reception venue
Patrick Mateer
This image shows the son of the bride and groom leaving the Church with his hair filled with confetti, shot from an overhead angle
Gaelle Caré
The detail shot of the couple's feet captures the romantic moment of their kiss, with the bride's dress blowing in the wind as she stands on her toes barefoot at Black Rocks, Derbyshire, UK
Nathan Walker
In this black and white detail shot at the Toronto, Ontario wedding ceremony, the heart-shaped design on the shirt complements the envelope in his hand
Cafa Liu
The pink-haired bride secured her earrings at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, Sussex while getting ready
Jenny Rutterford
The bride and her mum join forces to put the wedding dress on at a Cottage in Nottinghamshire inside the getting ready venue, England, United Kingdom
Patrick Mateer
The bride's grandmother pokes the wedding cake with edible flower details at Eden Hall at Chatham University, Gibsonia, PA
Erica Dietz
In Beijing, China, a wedding detail showcases a black table with red bowls of soup, with hands reaching in
Vincent Mu
The bride is silhouetted in profile at Domaine de Montjoie in France, her sequins and hand fan adding a touch of sparkle to the black and white image
Jean Luc Legros
In the picturesque Tuscan landscape, the Bride's wedding dress hangs near an open window in the empty room of Podere La Strega in Siena
Alessia Bruchi
Intertwined hands of the bride and groom against the background of autumn leaves at Arbotreum in Rogow, Poland
Piotr Maksa
Amidst the Shanghai wedding ceremony, the guests in their white dress shirts, ties, and vests applauded in celebration of the couple's love
Yuan Man
This black and white image captures the couple holding hands in front of their priest during their ceremony in Toronto, Ontario
Cafa Liu
Two sets of bridesmaids legs can be seen beneath the dresses handing from the curtain rail at the Pelham House wedding venue, Lewes, East Sussex
Jenny Rutterford
The bride's shoes adorn the balcony railing of her Milan, Lombardy home, affording a beautiful view of the vineyard rows below
Michela Bocciarelli
The couple in Crested Butte, Colorado chose to have a mountain wedding garden ceremony, with the bride opting to go barefoot and captured in a beautiful image of both of their feet standing in the rain
Cameron Martinez
At the bride's home in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, a small glass of champagne is captured in detail as the bride prepares for her big day in the background
Chrystel Echavidre
At Chinmaya and Venkat's Hindu wedding ceremony in Chantilly, VA, the bride ceremoniously dropped buds into a Kalasha, an integral part of the wedding ritual
Andrew Morrell
The bride's red nails stand out as she gets ready for her wedding in her own home in Vicenza, Veneto
Federico Rongaroli
In Halver, Germany, the cans were tied to the wedding car, plus the shadows of the wedding couple
Nadine Lotze
An image of a couple holding hands at a wedding ceremony location in San Francisco, California from the event When the Two Became One
Chris Shum
The bride and groom posed for a romantic umbrella portrait in the rain at their outdoor wedding at a Nanping Fujian hotel.
Xiang Qi
The bride's dress is being put on as her tattoo is revealed on her back in Taranto, Apulia, at her home
Marco Colonna
The bride was getting ready for her special day at the Faros Hotel in Istanbul, adorning her feet with her beautiful red wedding shoes
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
A Providence Rhode Island bride's dress cascaded around her bare feet, creating a beautiful detail shot for her wedding
Kathryn Wallace Yeaton
Framed by turquoise painted walls and illuminated by four caged lights, the bride's dress hangs in the open doorway of her home in Perugia, Umbria
Mirko Vegliò
Rings symbolizing the union of two lives are surrounded by keys and flowers in this wedding detail image at Castello di Duino, Trieste, Italy
Paolo Blocar
This black and white image captures the moment of a traditional haldi ceremony, with white milk being poured over the bride's head in Jaisalmer
Shivali Chopra
The Bride and Groom happily walk along a nature trail in Homewood, Bath, UK, with colourful confetti trailing behind on the Bride's wedding dress
Emil Boczek
After the bride kissed him, the groom was left with a lipstick stain on his neck in this wedding image from the France reception venue
Pierrick Roland
At La Raimonderie in La Couyère, Bretagne, France, the bride and groom shared an intimate embrace during their group photos
Isabelle Bazin
The bride and groom at the Abbaye de Fontaine-Guerard in Normandy share a moment as the groom ties his shoe, highlighted by a detail shot of their socks
Charly Fromentin
At Terra Residence, Sofia, a glass of wine silhouetted against a backdrop of warm light and shadows at a romantic sunset wedding
Tsvetelina Deliyska
An artist applies bridal makeup to a bride at Domaine de Beaulieu, France, using a small square mirror
Franck Petit
From a high camera angle, the bride is seen having lipstick applied in preparation for her special day at Hotel Sable Chicago
Milan Lazic
Surrounded by the joyful hands of the wedding guests, the table at Folly Farm Centre, Bristol was filled with delicious food
Emil Boczek
This creative wedding image captures the detail of the Bride's shoes and legs hanging over the edge of a wicker chair in Florence, Tuscany
Edoardo Agresti
The bride read her vows at Buccelletti Casali e Cantina in Tuscany, Italy while preparing to get married
Nicola Genati
In Nanping Fujian, the groom, holding a bouquet of flowers, is preparing to take the stage at the wedding banquet, hidden partially by the curtains backstage
Xiang Qi
The bride is elegantly preparing for her special day at the Abbaye Royale du Moncel in France, seated in a chair with her dress softly falling onto the floor and adjusting her shoes, all in warm tones
Michael Vinitzki
The groom in Beijing, China ties his wedding shoes in the familiar comfort of home
Vincent Mu
A New Orleans bride's warmly-toned shoes rest on the windowsill, accompanied by glowing candles
Lyndsey Goddard
The wedding rings on an all black background from a wedding at Castello di Rosciano in Perugia, Italy
Zsofia Rebicek
The bride in Gard drags her wet wedding dress onto the pool deck, creating a stunning image
Lucie Mahé
The bride's dress is illuminated by a stained glass window as it hangs at the top of a stairwell in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jonathan Ryder
In Rye, Sussex, the bride is preparing for her wedding whilst hanging up her dress
Lyndsey Goddard
Bride leaving the car to prepare to go to the wedding venue of Monserrate Palace in Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Carlos Porfírio
In Gard, the bride's feet are captured in black and white as an ornamental ankle bracelet is being fastened
Lucie Mahé
At De Landgoederij in Bunnik, the bride's daughter joyfully spun around in her dress all day, celebrating with the couple at the wedding venue
Thomas Jongbloed
This image captures the beauty of a Pakistani bride, showcasing her intricate henna designs and traditional clothing
Ufuk Sarisen
The bride and groom, holding hands and displaying their lightning bolt tattoos at the Château d'Allogny in Murs, France
Corentin Azamoun
The winter sunlight streaming through the window illuminates the wedding bouquet at Silchester Farm, Hampshire, creating beautiful shadows
Robin Goodlad
The bride's veil sweeps across the sky like clouds at sunset, creating a beautiful scene at her wedding in Sevilla.
Sergio Cueto
From the Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel, Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, a detail makeup shot of the bride during her getting ready
Mauricio Urena
The bridal party preparing for the traditional tea ceremony with an image from their home in Nanning, Guangxi
Color Song
The bride added the final touches by carefully taping her toes before slipping on her shoes in preparation for her wedding in Paris
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
A bridesmaid holds a piece of gypsophila that will be used to decorate the bride's hair at the Little Wold Vineyard ceremony venue, Northern England, United Kingdom
Hollie Mateer
The bride's necklace glimmers in a detail image alongside the groom at the romantic Domaine de Saint-Georges in France
David Blateyron
The Lyon bride is adjusting her dress before the ceremony, with the back open and needing to be fastened
Castille Alma
In Sichuan, the bride nervously grabbed her beautiful skirt as the groom placed the wedding ring on her finger, marking the start of the ceremony
Cheng Guo
A saxophonist's silhouette is seen framed in the windows of the Gallery at Liberty Prime, Jersey City, NJ, creating a unique atmosphere for a wedding
Michelle Arlotta
The beautiful wedding outfit pictured at Clawd Offa Farm venue emphasizes the love that a wedding brings
Karl Chester
The bride's bridal gown, covered in pink confetti, is beautifully captured in a detail shot at Blyth Church in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, where the ceremony was held
Patrick Mateer
The bright sunlight and tree shadows create a stunning contrast on the double yellow lines in the middle of the street of Las Vegas, Nevada, while the bride's flowers and their roller skates add a touch of whimsy
Tiago Pinheiro
Bride going up the stairs with the groom in the back grabbing the veil at Monserrate Palace in Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Carlos Porfírio
At the Oaxaca City ceremony, the wedding guests' hats were in perfect harmony against the sky
Nikhol Esteras
The bride's delicate skin tones are beautifully complemented by the soft white of the lace sleeve of her wedding gown, creating a romantic atmosphere in her home in Sliven, Bulgaria
Detelina Krasteva
Amid the wedding reception, a Race and Religious, New Orleans street poet in straw hat used a vintage typewriter and hunt and peck technique to create poetry for the couple
Lyndsey Goddard
A detail of the bride having her bright red lip make up applied at the Crayke Manor getting ready location, North Yorkshire, England
Hollie Mateer
Wedding Dress shot to showcase the beautiful winter venue of Della Terra Mountain Chateau, Estes Park CO
Jason Johnson
From the Inn at Little Washington, Washington VA, a detail image of the engagement ring displayed between the bride's shoes that are of a similar design
Brittany Diliberto
The bride and groom's shoes take center stage in this creative wedding image, captured in Homewood, Bath, UK
Emil Boczek
In Brabant Wallon, at home, all the bridesmaids are trying to attach a lucky charm under the brides dress
Alexis Pauwels
The bride's shoes and bouquet are highlighted on an aged wooden staircase of an ancient mountain village close to the ceremony site
Luca Fabbian
The Key West FL bride is illuminated in the warm sunlight from the window and an overhead spotlight, creating a unique layered storytelling effect as she puts on her shoes with mother behind
Michael Freas
The Toronto bride gracefully walked through a patch of sunlight, her dress rustling amongst the fallen autumn leaves
Cafa Liu
The bride's bright red shoe adds a vibrant pop of color to the gritty streets of Paris, Île-de-France, as she gets into the car
Pierrick Roland
The bold pop of red from the shoes on the bed in Faros Hotel, Istanbul, is reflected in the mirror, creating an eye-catching contrast to the warm, soft tones of the room
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
The Groom at Castelnuovo Grilli in Tuscany is being assisted with his bowtie by a man and a woman as he prepares for his wedding day
Marco Vegni
A creative wedding image captures the detail of a bridal gown hung in the Legacy Ottoman Hotel in Istanbul
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
The white beauty of the bride's shoe and veil contrasts strikingly against the dark machinery of the street motorcycle in Jaén, Spain
Rocio Sanchez
The bride's bouquet and dress are highlighted as she joyfully walks down a rural road by her wedding ceremony venue
Luca Fabbian
In Shanghai, China, the bride holds her veil in the wind, creating a beautiful black and white detail shot of her in her white dress
Yuan Man
In Toronto, Ontario, the bride is at home getting ready, seated on the sofa while adjusting her garter with some help
Cafa Liu
At Moulin de la Forge in France, the groom's accessories were artfully arranged on the green felt of the pool table
Solène Lagant
Wedding guests clink champagne glasses toasting the married couple at the Saltmarshe Hall Reception Venue, East Yorkshire, England
Hollie Mateer
The bride's bold red lips stand out against the warm skin tones and black background in this creative wedding image taken at home in Nanping, Fujian
Xiang Qi
The bride and groom at Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria, joyfully join hands to dance the Viennese waltz
Detelina Krasteva
The bride Siena is descending the stairs, her face hidden by the stairwell, in a stylish black and white image.
Alessia Bruchi
This high-angle detail shot of the cake with fresh berries shows off the beauty of a wedding at The Piermont, Long Island, NY
Casey Fatchett
The bride, wearing her engagement ring, holds her wedding dress in the Sense Hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria
Bozhidar Krastev
The Gard bride, wearing a lace dress, is pictured with the groom at her left, smoking a cigarette
Lucie Mahé
In this tender detail image, many hands are embracing family members in a farewell hug at a home in Beijing, China
Vincent Mu
In the palm of his hand, the groom from Milan, Lombardy holds his wedding cufflinks in this wedding detail shot
Michela Bocciarelli
The Bride is adjusting her shoes and dress in this beautiful detail shot from a wedding reception in Brabant Wallon, Wallonia
Alexis Pauwels
A guest is waiting at the ceremony venue for other guests and couple at Rodrigo Castle, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Guarda, Portugal
Carlos Porfírio
The bride carefully adjusts the top flowers of her bouquet at Villa Bria in Torino, Italy, showcasing the details of her bridal dress
Nicola Genati
The bride in Perugia gracefully looks out at the scene in front of her, with one eye visible behind her veil
Zsofia Rebicek
At the Sichuan Ceremony venue, the newlyweds were about to hold the wedding ceremony, the bride puts her hands behind her back and holds them tightly to express her tense mood
Cheng Guo
A young wedding guest enjoys a drink from their plastic cup, with beer glasses in the foreground at the Riverlands Reception Venue, Flaxfleet, East Yorkshire, England
Hollie Mateer
From a high angle, a couple descends a Mainz spiral staircase, the scene filled with dark blue tones
Steven Herrschaft
A breathtaking city wedding photo of a bouquet in a window high above the Chicago River
Victoria Sprung
In San Jose, California, the couple stands on the stairs overlooking the Tea Ceremony Gifts below, their faces hidden from view
Tyler Vu
The groom and his groomsmen are captured in a detailed black and white image as they arrive at the Leeds Town Hall in Leeds, England for the wedding ceremony
Patrick Mateer
After the ceremony, the newlyweds enjoyed a romantic picnic in Kitchener, Ontario, their hands intertwined as they sat on a blanket, captured in a high angle detail shot
Lori Anne Crewe
A detail shot of the bride and groom sitting in their vintage VW Camper Van just after their wedding ceremony as they are illuminated by red street lights at the Leeds Town Hall Ceremony Venue, Leeds, England
Patrick Mateer
The bride arrives at the wedding ceremony departing her vintage VW camper van caught in chiaroscuro light at the Leeds Town Hall Ceremony Venue, Leeds, England
Patrick Mateer
This image shows a detail of the wedding rings atop a selection of wedding treats at Mt Rose Ski Resort
Kevin Sawyer
The bride's white dress and tattoo are highlighted against a black background, with her red lips and warm skin tones framing her held wedding ring
Xiang Qi
From a high angle shot with a dark background, a woman in Beijing, China lovingly places a gold bracelet on the bride's wrist in the comfort of her own home
Vincent Mu
A guest at Domaine de la Palle in France has a unique way of celebrating, holding teddy bears in his back pockets
David Blateyron
Cake topper among Christmas trees and Christmas lights at Hotel LBI, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, New Jersey
Michelle Arlotta

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.