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East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hollie Mateer

Wedding photographer Hollie Mateer of East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Hollie Mateer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Rise Hall, Yorkshire.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2023 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

Shanghai, China

Yuan Man

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Wedding photographer Yuan Man of Shanghai, China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Shanghai, China wedding photographer Yuan Man for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Shanghai Applause.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

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

China

Vuca Zhang

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Wedding photographer Vuca Zhang of China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded China wedding photographer Vuca Zhang for outstanding and creative wedding photography at China.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2021 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Photograph 2643286 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Patapsco Female Institute, Ellicott City.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their photos 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Herault (34) , France

Ludovic Lieffrig

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Photograph 2626319 was awarded to Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Ludovic Lieffrig for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Ludovic Lieffrig with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Occitanie.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

Mantova, Italy

Fabrizio Demasi

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Photograph 2602650 was awarded to Mantova, Italy wedding photographer Fabrizio Demasi for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Mantova, Italy wedding photographer Fabrizio Demasi with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Angeli - Pegognaga.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss

France

Fred Bruneau

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Wedding photographer Fred Bruneau, was awarded place for photo 1229866 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Fred Bruneau, a France wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2013 Q3 Contest Judges

Dennis Brack, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Yonathan Weitzman

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Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Nicky Li

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Wedding photographer Nicky Li, was awarded place for photo 637541 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Nicky Li, a Hong Kong S.A.R., China wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2011 Q1 Contest Judges

Ann Johansson, David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith

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Victoria, Australia

Jeremy Beasley

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Wedding photographer Jeremy Beasley, was awarded place for photo 920211 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jeremy Beasley, a Victoria, Australia wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2012 Q2 Contest Judges

Ann Johansson, David H. Wells, David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith