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This image by Quanchai Ridhiwanna, a wedding photographer serving Thailand, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Quanchai Ridhiwanna,, an exceptional Thailand 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.

Santa Fe, Argentina

Pablo Banterla

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Santa Fe wedding photographer Pablo Banterla is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Santa Fe, Argentina engagement photographer Pablo Banterla with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

Siena wedding photographer Alessia Bruchi is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Siena, Italy engagement photographer Alessia Bruchi with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

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 The Heritage Centre, Cremona.

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
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France

Pierrick Roland

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Wedding photographer Pierrick Roland of Hauts-de-Seine (92) , 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 Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France wedding photographer Pierrick Roland for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Paris Couple Portrait.

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

Sean Lara

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Wedding photographer Sean Lara 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 Sean Lara for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Estes Park Wedding Venue.

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
Meuse (55) , France

Pierre Saint Remy

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Wedding photographer Pierre Saint Remy of Meuse (55) , 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 Meuse (55) , France wedding photographer Pierre Saint Remy for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine aux Anges, Hautecourt les Broville.

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
California, United States

Brianna Parks

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Wedding photographer Brianna Parks of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Brianna Parks for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Second Beach, Washington.

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
Lot-et-Garonne (47) , France

Vincent Dupin

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Photograph 2740244 was awarded to Lot-et-Garonne (47) , France wedding photographer Vincent Dupin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Lot-et-Garonne (47) , France wedding photographer Vincent Dupin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château Saint Denis.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2024 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway
Ontario, Canada

Diego Moura

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Ontario wedding photographer Diego Moura is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Ontario, Canada engagement photographer Diego Moura with this WPJA Diamond Award for creating a praise-worthy artistic engagement portrait that ranks among the best. This top industry award helps make the case that wedding photojournalists take the most creative engagement photographs of all. Member clients use these pre-wedding portraits for gifts, Save the Date cards, wedding websites, newspaper announcements and for display at the wedding reception.

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.