catching Wedding Photographers

Herault (34) , France

Johanna Marjoux

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Photograph 2678478 was awarded to Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Johanna Marjoux for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Johanna Marjoux with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Fon de Rey.

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 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Photograph 2635006 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 Morais Vineyard, Bealeton.

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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Caroline Elenbaas

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Photograph 2633073 was awarded to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Brasserie Oostgaag.

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 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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

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Wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed of Utrecht, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht.

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Caroline Elenbaas

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Photograph 2505091 was awarded to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lickebaertshoeve, Maasland.

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

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

North Carolina, United States

Neil Thurston

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Photograph 2447371 was awarded to North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sanderling Resort, Duck, NC.

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 pro wedding photographer.

2019 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Minnesota, United States

Wendy Woods

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Wedding photographer Wendy Woods, was awarded place for photo 44041 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Wendy Woods, a Minnesota, United States 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.

2004 Spring Judges

Judges

  • Possibly one of the best bouquet-toss photos I've seen. The face and body language of the girl in front makes the moment. Some luck had to be involved, but nonetheless, well executed. I might have cropped a bit tighter, but that doesn't really hurt much.
Wisconsin, United States

Cameron Gillie

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Wedding photographer Cameron Gillie, was awarded place for photo 44216 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Cameron Gillie, a Wisconsin, United States 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.

2003 Winter Judges

Judges

  • Perfectly timed action with good expression. The blur adds to the emotion of the photo.

Wedding photographer Eric Francis, was awarded place for photo 43921 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Eric Francis, a 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.

2003 Winter Judges

Judges

  • Great peak moment. Nice composition and movement.
Washington, United States

Laura Schoeggl

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Wedding photographer Laura Schoeggl, was awarded place for photo 46726 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Laura Schoeggl, a Washington, United States 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.

2004 Summer Judges

Judges

  • Great reaction, emotion and humor.