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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 Colorado Double Rainbow Ceremony.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Montana, United States

David Clumpner

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Photograph 2630787 was awarded to Montana, United States wedding photographer David Clumpner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Montana, United States wedding photographer David Clumpner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Big Sky, Montana.

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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Photograph 2550599 was awarded to Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Lauren Hannah Garcia for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Lauren Hannah Garcia with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Edmonton.

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

2019 v13 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth
Minnesota, United States

Verna Pitts

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Wedding photographer Verna Pitts, was awarded place for photo 1592521 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Verna Pitts, a Minnesota, United States 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.

2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

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    Illinois, United States

    Justin Runquist

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    Wedding photographer Justin Runquist, was awarded place for photo 456066 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Justin Runquist, a Illinois, United States 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.

    2010 Q3 Judges

    David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick, Stephanie Sinclair

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    • What a wonderful juxtaposition of two moments occurring as one. The faithful attention of the bagpiper, playing his pipes, becomes comical as the pipes themselves lead us directly to the carefree gaiety of the bride and groom behind him.
    London, United Kingdom

    Stephen Bunn

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    Wedding photographer Stephen Bunn, was awarded place for photo 1260371 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Stephen Bunn, a London, United Kingdom 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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      Wedding photographer Francis Higgins, was awarded place for photo 446556 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Francis Higgins, a United States 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.

      2010 Q3 Judges

      David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick, Stephanie Sinclair

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      • Works well in BW, and is successful as an image outside of being shot at a wedding.

      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.