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United Kingdom

Lyndsey Goddard

Photograph 2762713 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Prince Albert Pub, Camden, London.

The very best photojournalistic 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 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.

2025 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Preston Gannaway, Susan Walsh, Tom Reese

California, United States

Joyce Perlman

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This image by Joyce Perlman, a wedding photographer serving California, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Joyce Perlman,, an exceptional California, 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.

Guangxi, China

Color Song

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Wedding photographer Color Song of Guangxi, 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 Guangxi, China wedding photographer Color Song for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nanning Flower Girls.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power, Susan Walsh

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Paul Rogers

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This image by Paul Rogers, a wedding photographer serving Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Paul Rogers,, an exceptional Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 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.

Overijssel, Netherlands

Jola Mulder

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This image by Jola Mulder, a wedding photographer serving Overijssel, Netherlands, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Jola Mulder,, an exceptional Overijssel, Netherlands 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.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Kevin Heslin

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This image by Kevin Heslin, a wedding photographer serving Puntarenas, Costa Rica, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Kevin Heslin,, an exceptional Puntarenas, Costa Rica 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.

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Andrew Heeley

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Wedding photographer Andrew Heeley of South Yorkshire, 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 South Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Andrew Heeley for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Kelham Island, Sheffield, UK.

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

Virginia, United States

Lauren Barkume

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Photograph 2710297 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Lauren Barkume for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Lauren Barkume with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Woodlands at Algonkian, Sterling.

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

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Pistoia, Italy

Alice Franchi

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Wedding photographer Alice Franchi of Pistoia, 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 Pistoia, Italy wedding photographer Alice Franchi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Borgo de Brandi, Monteriggioni, Tuscany.

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

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Jenny Rutterford

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Photograph 2707238 was awarded to West Sussex, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present West Sussex, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Brookfield Barn, Horsham, West Sussex.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer