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Wedding Photography Award - 2493531

A woman tries to climb up onto the bar with other guests at Land Vineyards in Montemor-o-Novo in this wedding photo composed by a Portugal photographer.

Photograph 2493531 was awarded to Portugal wedding photographer Daniel Monteiro for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Portugal wedding photographer Daniel Monteiro with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Land Vineyards.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their images are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Land Vineyards

2019 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth

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.