bride and groom dance Wedding Photographers

Texas, United States

Kristin Bednarz

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Photograph 2711444 was awarded to Texas, United States wedding photographer Kristin Bednarz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Texas, United States wedding photographer Kristin Bednarz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Texas Reception.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Genova, Italy

Julian Kanz

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Wedding photographer Julian Kanz of Genova, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Genova, Italy wedding photographer Julian Kanz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Florence, Italy First Dance.

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

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Greg Kmita

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Photograph 2681326 was awarded to Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Greg Kmita for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Greg Kmita with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hillfields Farm.

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

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France

Pierrick Roland

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Photograph 2673449 was awarded to Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France wedding photographer Pierrick Roland for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France wedding photographer Pierrick Roland with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Paris Bride and Groom Dance.

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

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Patrick Lombaert

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Photograph 2626979 was awarded to Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Quiberon, France .

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Andreas Pollok

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Wedding photographer Andreas Pollok of Baden-Württemberg, 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 Baden-Württemberg, Germany wedding photographer Andreas Pollok for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ravensburg.

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Photograph 2231476 was awarded to France wedding photographer Sybil Rondeau for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Sybil Rondeau with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Nantes .

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 pro wedding photographer.

2018 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Wedding photographer Chanarthip Cheingthong, was awarded place for photo 1738331 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Chanarthip Cheingthong, a Thailand 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.

2015 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

Judges

  • Here’s an interesting use of lens flare, spreading across the frame in linear form as though becoming another row of spectators. And if that isn’t enough, the photographer chose the right moment to make the frame, as the bride smiles beneath a burst of light that acts almost as though it were crowning her for the day.
  • The choice of black and white and the lens flare add interest to this creative frame.