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Photograph 2703288 was awarded to China wedding photographer Xiao Ma for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Xiao Ma with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Shenzhen Bridal Preparations.

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 professional wedding photographer.

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Guernsey, United Kingdom

Nick Despres

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Wedding photographer Nick Despres of Guernsey, 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 Guernsey, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nick Despres for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Old Government House Hotel, Guernsey.

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.

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Tarn (81) , France

Loic Bourniquel

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Photograph 2698349 was awarded to Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Tarn (81) , France wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Albi, Tarn, France.

The very top reportage-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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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Wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez of Jaen, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hotel Palacio Ciudad de Úbeda.

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.

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Bangkok, Thailand

Surasart Areear

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Photograph 2692973 was awarded to Bangkok, Thailand wedding photographer Surasart Areear for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Bangkok, Thailand wedding photographer Surasart Areear with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ruentara Resort & Villa.

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

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Sichuan, China

Cheng Guo

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Wedding photographer Cheng Guo of Sichuan, China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sichuan, China wedding photographer Cheng Guo for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chengdu.

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.

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Maharashtra, India

Anupa Shah

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Wedding photographer Anupa Shah of Maharashtra, India was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Maharashtra, India wedding photographer Anupa Shah for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mumbai, India.

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.

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Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Kim Rooijackers

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Photograph 2400911 was awarded to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Kim Rooijackers for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Kim Rooijackers with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Waalre Noord Brabant.

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

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Wedding photographer Hristina Handzhieva of 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 Bulgaria wedding photographer Hristina Handzhieva for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lovech .

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.

2018 v02 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Details Judges