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Photograph 2708258 was awarded to Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Romania wedding photographer Petrica Tanase with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Tg Ocna.

The very top documentary-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 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

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

Pino Coduti

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Foggia wedding photographer Pino Coduti is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Foggia, Italy engagement photographer Pino Coduti 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.

Ontario, Canada

Cafa Liu

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Wedding photographer Cafa Liu of Ontario, Canada was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Ontario, Canada wedding photographer Cafa Liu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Toronto Candle Ceremony.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert
Lancashire, United Kingdom

Ian Bursill

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Photograph 2667671 was awarded to Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Primrose Hill Farm, Oxfordshire.

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

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
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, Sichuan.

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
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Nicola Genati

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Verbano-Cusio-Ossola wedding photographer Nicola Genati is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy engagement photographer Nicola Genati 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.

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Photograph 2571991 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at University of Maryland, College Park.

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

2019 v19 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Philip Hatcher-Moore, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert
Utrecht, Netherlands

Linda Bouritius

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Photograph 2571551 was awarded to Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Linda Bouritius for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Linda Bouritius with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domtoren, Utrecht.

The very top photojournalistic 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 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.

2019 v19 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Philip Hatcher-Moore, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert
București, Romania

Cristina Tanase

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Photograph 2229961 was awarded to București, Romania wedding photographer Cristina Tanase for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present București, Romania wedding photographer Cristina Tanase with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Slatina-Romania.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Ann Johansson, Damon Winter, Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman

Wedding photographer Luca Rossini, was awarded place for photo 1587551 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Luca Rossini, a Roma, Italy 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.

2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

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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.