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New York, United States

Kathryn Cooper

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This image by Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photographer serving New York, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Kathryn Cooper,, an exceptional New York, United States wedding photographer. This captivating image has earned a prestigious WPJA Spotlight Feature, highlighting remarkable talent and artistic approach. Join us in celebrating the unparalleled creativity and excellence exhibited by a WPJA member.

Alberta, Canada

Eliza Slobodzian

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Wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian of Alberta, Canada was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Luxary Wedding Shoes, Canmore.

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.

2025 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Mary Calvert, Seth Resnick
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hollie Mateer

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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 Thicket Priory, UK.

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.

2025 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Tom Reese
Gironde (33) , France

Nicolas Duffaure

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Wedding photographer Nicolas Duffaure of Gironde (33) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Gironde (33) , France wedding photographer Nicolas Duffaure for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Château Pape Clément Pessac.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles
Ardeche(07) , France

Camille Ravel

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Wedding photographer Camille Ravel of Ardeche(07) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Ardeche(07) , France wedding photographer Camille Ravel for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de la Ruisselière .

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles
São Paulo, Brazil

Thiago Gimenes

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This image by Thiago Gimenes, a wedding photographer serving São Paulo, Brazil, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Thiago Gimenes,, an exceptional São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer. This captivating image has earned a prestigious WPJA Spotlight Feature, highlighting remarkable talent and artistic approach. Join us in celebrating the unparalleled creativity and excellence exhibited by a WPJA member.

São Paulo, Brazil

Thiago Gimenes

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Wedding photographer Thiago Gimenes of São Paulo, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Thiago Gimenes for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ruella Bistrô, São Paulo.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles
São Paulo, Brazil

Thiago Gimenes

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Wedding photographer Thiago Gimenes of São Paulo, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Thiago Gimenes for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Pátio Welucci, São Paulo.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles
Colorado, United States

Lucy Schultz

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Wedding photographer Lucy Schultz of Colorado, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Colorado, United States wedding photographer Lucy Schultz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Redwoods National Park.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles
Dorset, United Kingdom

Robin Goodlad

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Photograph 2741124 was awarded to Dorset, United Kingdom wedding photographer Robin Goodlad for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Dorset, United Kingdom wedding photographer Robin Goodlad with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Minterne House.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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.

2024 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway

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.