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Wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez of Jaen, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at La Alhambra, Granada.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Henan, China

Xie Tian

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This image by Xie Tian, a wedding photographer serving Henan, China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Xie Tian,, an exceptional Henan, China 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.

Wedding photographer Will Tee of Taiwan was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Taiwan wedding photographer Will Tee for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei​​.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Herault (34) , France

Julie Verdier

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Wedding photographer Julie Verdier of Herault (34) , 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 Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Julie Verdier for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Château l'hermitage de Combas.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Zuid Holland, Netherlands

Stefan van Beek

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Wedding photographer Stefan van Beek of Zuid Holland, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Zuid Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Stefan van Beek for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Leiden.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Wisconsin, United States

Taber Lacie

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Wedding photographer Taber Lacie of Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, United States wedding photographer Taber Lacie for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Fitzgerald, Milwaukee.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Dorset, United Kingdom

Robin Goodlad

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Wedding photographer Robin Goodlad of Dorset, 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 Dorset, United Kingdom wedding photographer Robin Goodlad for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tunnels Beaches, 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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Colorado, United States

Kevin Bergthold

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Photograph 2762930 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Kevin Bergthold for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Kevin Bergthold with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Baldoria on the Water in Lakewood, Colorado.

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

2025 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Preston Gannaway, Susan Walsh, Tom Reese

Wedding photographer Seven Tao 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 Seven Tao for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Royal Tulip Zhujiajiao, Shanghai.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Dordogne (24) , France

Guillaume Abello

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This image by Guillaume Abello, a wedding photographer serving Dordogne (24) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Guillaume Abello,, an exceptional Dordogne (24) , France 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.

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.