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Wedding photographer Marie O'Mahony of Clare, Ireland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Clare, Ireland wedding photographer Marie O'Mahony for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tinnakilly House, Ireland.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
Sofia, Bulgaria

Lubomir Jiponov

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Wedding photographer Lubomir Jiponov of Sofia, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Lubomir Jiponov for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Orbita SPA Hotel Blagoevgrad.

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.

2021 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

Wedding photographer Claudiu Negrea of Arad, Romania was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Arad, Romania wedding photographer Claudiu Negrea for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domeniile Streiului, Simeria.

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.

2019 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Tom Beynon

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Photograph 2537576 was awarded to Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Tom Beynon for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Tom Beynon with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Belton Woods Hotel, Grantham .

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2019 v09 Photography Competition Judges

Cathaleen Curtiss, David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Tom Reese
Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Andrew Billington

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Photograph 2498511 was awarded to Staffordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Andrew Billington for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Staffordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Andrew Billington with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at AM PM Belfast.

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

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Damon Winter, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse
United Kingdom

Wayne La

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Photograph 2395081 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Wayne La for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Wayne La with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at London.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

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.