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wedding photographer Seven Tao is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present China engagement photographer Seven Tao 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.

Dublin, Ireland

Annie Kheffache

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Photograph 2748929 was awarded to Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Annie Kheffache for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Annie Kheffache with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at BrookLodge, Ireland.

The very top documentary-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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2025 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Kathleen Flynn, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power, Susan Walsh
Isere(38) , France

Chloe Perez

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Wedding photographer Chloe Perez of Isere(38) , 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 Isere(38) , France wedding photographer Chloe Perez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Saint Martin d'Uriage.

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
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Nadine Lotze

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Wedding photographer Nadine Lotze of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany wedding photographer Nadine Lotze for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Alte Zeche Waltrop, Germany.

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
Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Catherine Roujean

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Wedding photographer Catherine Roujean of Haute-Garonne (31) , 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 Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Catherine Roujean for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Château Latournelle in Fenouillet.

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

Wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Istanbul Bouquet Catch.

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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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 Symondsbury Estate.

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
La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

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This image by Matteo Originale, a wedding photographer serving La Spezia, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Matteo Originale,, an exceptional La Spezia, Italy 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.

Virginia, United States

Anastasiia Polyakov

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This image by Anastasiia Polyakov, a wedding photographer serving Virginia, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Anastasiia Polyakov,, an exceptional Virginia, 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.

District Of Columbia, United States

Ken Pak

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Photograph 2742480 was awarded to District Of Columbia, United States wedding photographer Ken Pak for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present District Of Columbia, United States wedding photographer Ken Pak with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at University of Maryland Hotel.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

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.