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Jaen wedding photographer Pedro Volana is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Jaen, Spain engagement photographer Pedro Volana 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.

California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2730151 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Smogshoppe, LA, California.

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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2024 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer
Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Nicolas Issaly

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Wedding photographer Nicolas Issaly of Haute-Garonne (31) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Nicolas Issaly for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Toulouse Car Ride.

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
Herault (34) , France

Yohan Bettencourt

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Wedding photographer Yohan Bettencourt of Herault (34) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Yohan Bettencourt for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de la Clausade Mauguio.

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
Indre (36) , France

Gaelle Caré

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Wedding photographer Gaelle Caré of Indre (36) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Indre (36) , France wedding photographer Gaelle Caré for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de Peufeilhoux, France.

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

Wedding photographer Xiang Qi of 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 China wedding photographer Xiang Qi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nanping Goodbye.

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

Photograph 2723780 was awarded to France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Church Rouen, 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2024 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Preston Gannaway
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France

Ariane Duplaceau

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This image by Ariane Duplaceau, a wedding photographer serving Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ariane Duplaceau,, an exceptional Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France 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.

Moselle (57) , France

Jonathan Gabel

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This image by Jonathan Gabel, a wedding photographer serving Moselle (57) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Jonathan Gabel,, an exceptional Moselle (57) , France 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.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen 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.

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.