Wedding Day Details in 2023 v01 Artistic Guild

2023 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2023 v01 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.

Close-up of flower girl's feet adorned with dainty shoes and surrounded by a collection of bridal accessories, at the picturesque Dunedin Wedding Venue in Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hollie Mateer

A beautiful wedding moment at the London Synagogue in the UK, showcasing the intricate details from the Tish Ceremony

Emil Boczek

The groom and his best men stand in a row, hands crossed, as they take part in a heartfelt wedding ceremony at Little Wold Vineyard in Yorkshire, England

Hollie Mateer

At Lidya Sardes Hotel Thermal & Spa-Manisa, Turkey, the bride showed her appreciation for her closest friends in a unique way — by writing their names on the bottom of her shoes, captured in a beautiful silhouette

Furkan Akarsu

At Metz in the Moselle region of France, a bride held her bouquet of flowers at arm's length in front of a white garage wall

Jonathan Fortuna

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne

Aerial view of the best man gently adjusting the groom's buttonhole at the picturesque Ashridge House wedding in Hertfordshire, England

Patrick Mateer

Carlos Porfírio

At the bride's house in Milan, Italy, the bride's shoes and hanging dress were captured from an interesting perspective

Michela Bocciarelli

Nadine Lotze

The rings are delicately intertwined on a white rose petal, symbolizing unity and love at the romantic Ferme de Bouchemont wedding venue in Yvelines, France

Solène Lagant

A close-up of the hands of a bride and groom, showing their intertwined fingers, against the backdrop of the stately Swinfen Hall Hotel in Staffordshire, England

Emil Boczek

The songbooks arranged on the pews of the church in West Pomeranian, Poland created an interesting landscape in the wedding picture

Albert Czyżowicz

An elegant wedding table at the picturesque Manoir de Vacheresse in Eure et Loir, France.

Solène Lagant

After the breathtaking ceremony in Florence, Tuscany, the bride's dress sparkled near the reflection of a puddle in a cut-tile courtyard, surrounded by grand buildings

Edoardo Agresti

The bride from San Anselmo, California was a vision of beauty on her wedding day, with her simple pearl earrings, a soft smile, natural make up, and the beautiful lace on her dress

Tanushree Vaidya

A romantic moment captured as the bride delicately cuts the ribbons of her elegant bouquet at Le Manoir du Thil in Eure, Normandy

Charly Fromentin

An elegant table setting at Riverlands Wedding Venue in Brough, England, showcasing the beautifully arranged dinner plates being cut up and served during the wedding meal

Hollie Mateer

A bride and her mother step out of a large van, ready for the wedding ceremony at Little Wold Vineyard in Yorkshire, England

Hollie Mateer

At Domaine de Givray in Cher, France, a little boy in a wedding suit stuck out his tongue in excitement

Bertrand Roguet

At Xi'an in China, Shaolin Monks' marital arts toys and wedding rings were highlighted in a detailed wedding photoshoot

Sun Long

At Livermore, we get an up-close look at the bride's beautiful henna and jewelry in a black-and-white detail photo

Tanushree Vaidya

At Chateau de St Trys in Anse, Rhône, the mother of the bride tenderly adjusted her daughter's dress train before the special day began

Castille Alma

A wedding guest proudly holds a Union Jack flag and wears a matching waistcoat, as they capture the special moment on their phone at the Riverlands Wedding Venue in Brough, England

Hollie Mateer

The bride's bouquet with ribbons unraveling from it set against a bright blue sky was captured at the Loiret Centre-Val de Loire reception venue

Sylvain Neugnot

The bride and groom's dachshund puppy looked up adoringly at them during their first dance at the Tunnels Beaches wedding venue in Devon, England

Jenny Rutterford

Chengkai Lee

The St. Pierre Park Hotel in Guernsey is the perfect venue for a wedding, with the added detail of a saxophone musician at the reception

Nick Despres

The bride posed for a beautiful BW wedding picture in mirrors at Domaine de Givray in Cher, France

Bertrand Roguet

After the turmeric ceremony in Ahmedabad, India, the bride's family ceremoniously joined hands in a traditional celebration

Gaelle Caré

The gentle sunlight highlighted the warm embrace of the bride and her guests at the Manoir de Vacheresses in Centre-Val de Loire, France

Luan Nguyen

Justin Edmonds

In Brabant Wallon, Wallonie, a local fanfare girl is bringing balloons into the church for a special ceremony

Alexis Pauwels

Nicolas Issaly

At the Domaine de Givray in the Cher region of France, a vintage bridal exit car was decorated with a brightly-colored rubber chicken, affectionately referred to as Pouet Pouet

Bertrand Roguet

The groom was putting the final touches on his look at the Sheffield Hilton Hotel in Sheffield, UK

Janina Brocklesby

At Asti, Italy, a Piedmont bride and groom held hands outdoors in a romantic detail shot

Nicola Genati

At a wedding in Delhi, India, the groom can be seen popping a bottle of champagne with the bride in the background

Rish Agarwal

In Nanning, China, the flower girl's reflection shimmered on the floor as she tried on the bride's shoe

Color Song

In Delhi, India, the bride bid her last goodbye as she left in a getaway car, with her window partially open

Rish Agarwal

A tender moment captured as the groom quickly wipes away a wasp from the bride's gown, ensuring she remains undisturbed on their special day at Little Wold Vineyard in Yorkshire, England

Hollie Mateer

The bride and groom were holding hands after a flower shower and haldi ceremony at the hotel lawn in Delhi, India

Nitin Dangwal

The black and white image of the bride's dress detail from the back of the Antico Casale Urbani in Spoleto, Italy, is a masterpiece

Zsofia Rebicek

The bridegroom's outfit was captured in detail at Ricevimento-Villa Santa Lucia in Bagno di Reggio Emilia, Italy, as he was preparing for the wedding portraits

Fabrizio Demasi

A detailed shot of a wedding at Little Wold Vineyard, Yorkshire, England, featuring guests surrounding an oversized cheers board, where people are positioned like chess pieces

Hollie Mateer

A bride stands in a picturesque French vineyard wearing an elegant wedding dress at Chateau des Ravatys in Saint-Lager, Rhône, Beaujolais, France

Solène Lagant

At the Scenery Vintage Farm in Thailand - a up-close glimpse of the detailed notes from a speech, captured in a black and white photograph

Chaiyasith Junjuerdee

A bride standing in front of the exquisite Manoir de Vacheresse in Eure et Loir, France, wearing a stunning dress on her special day

Solène Lagant

In Lecco, Lombardy, a ceremony was held to celebrate with warmly-colored exploding fireworks

Luigi Rota

A vibrant wedding guest in a colorful outfit sips on a glass of wine at Saltmarshe Hall in Howden, England

Hollie Mateer

Chengkai Lee

A close-up of make-up brushes and products arranged neatly beside a phone displaying work-related notes, capturing the artistic atmosphere of a wedding preparation at the bride's house in Cottingham, Yorkshire, UK

Hollie Mateer

At Bunny Hill Farm in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, a blowtorch ignites a magnificent display of sparklers simultaneously during a captivating evening wedding photo

Patrick Mateer

At the outdoor wedding in Darmstadt, the bride was surrounded by hugs from her loved ones

Steven Herrschaft

The bride and groom in Fuzhou, Fujian received a wedding picture with the bride's wedding shoes hung up on the wall light in the hotel

Chengkai Lee

At Nanning, family members shared moments of heartfelt embracing, exchanging loving glances and sentimental farewells as they reluctantly said goodbye

Color Song

Three hands, decorated in delicate wedding rings, are clasped together - the groom's, the bride's, and the father of the bride's - creating a heartwarming moment filled with love and emotion at the Stockport Registry Office in Lancashire, United Kingdom

Patrick Mateer

At Asti, Italy, a couple had their outdoor portrait session illuminated with a romantic combination of hand, ring and sunset light accompanied by beautiful details

Nicola Genati

A beautiful bride in a white gown gracefully slips on her elegant wedding shoes, ready to embark on a journey of love in Saint-André-lez-Lille, Nord, France

Charly Fromentin

Nicolas Issaly

A beautifully composed wedding photo showcasing the bride's stunning ring, delicate bracelet, and cherished heirloom purse, taken at The Thompson Hotel in Washington DC

Brittany Diliberto

A wedding guest enjoying a game of mini golf at Bunny Hill Farm in Yorkshire, UK, where the course creatively spells out the word 'love'

Patrick Mateer

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne

At Double Tree by Hilton, Liverpool, UK, an attentive staff member ceremoniously poured a wide selection of champagnes, against a backdrop of repeating patterns and intriguing leading lines, for guests to make a toast

Karl Chester

At Bordeaux, a photographer captures the fluttering details of the bride's dress on her shoulder in a preparation shot for her big day

Pierre Cassagne

Chengkai Lee

We can see in the black and white photo of the bride's face, taken at the location of the preparations in Metz Moselle, the makeup artist's hairspray as she spritzes the bride's face

Jonathan Fortuna

At the reception venue near Tuscany, the bride was surrounded by beautiful detail in her bouquet and a treasured portrait of her special day

Edoardo Agresti

The photo taken at the groom's house in Torredonjimeno, Jaén, Spain shows the detail of the groom's pocket watch clock in his hand

Pedro Volana

At Saint Denis de l'Hotel in Loiret, France, a detail shot of flowers and rings emphasizes the strong spirit of unity and collaboration

Bertrand Roguet

BW detail pic showing the bride wrote her wishes underneath her wedding shoes at Ferme d'armenon in Les Molieres, Ile-de-France

Samantha Pastoor

Guests raising their glasses in a toast at Ashridge House wedding reception

Patrick Mateer

The bride and her bouquet sat in the bright sunlight of New York for a wedding image

Wenjie Han

A beautiful artistic wedding photo capturing the bride in Nantes, France getting ready for her big day, with a hair stylist spraying hair spray onto her hairstyle

Jeremie Sangare

On the memorable wedding day at Chateau des loges - Le Perréon, Rhône, the handsome groom's buttonhole detail was captured in a timeless photograph

Jessica Evrard

A bridesmaid admires her makeup while a makeup artist shields her from the sunlight with a fan at a Dunedin Wedding Venue in Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hollie Mateer

At Dallas, TX, the newly-weds shared a tender moment as the groom held a flower bouquet and reached out to help his bride off the limousine

Brandon Lai

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.