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This image by Alessandro Vargiu, a wedding photographer serving Torino, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Alessandro Vargiu,, an exceptional Torino, Italy 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.

Santa Fe, Argentina

Pablo Banterla

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This image by Pablo Banterla, a wedding photographer serving Santa Fe, Argentina, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Pablo Banterla,, an exceptional Santa Fe, Argentina 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.

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

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Wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin 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 Isabelle Bazin for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de Balarin, Montréal du Gers.

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
Utrecht, Netherlands

Leonard Walpot

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Photograph 2708321 was awarded to Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Leonard Walpot for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

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

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 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.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

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Haute-Garonne (31) wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France engagement photographer Isabelle Bazin 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.

Massachusetts, United States

Alex Paul

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Photograph 2680391 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Paul for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Paul with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Boston Museum of Science.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Photograph 2680023 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Belite Skali, Bulgaria.

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

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Andreas Pollok

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Wedding photographer Andreas Pollok of Baden-Württemberg, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Baden-Württemberg, Germany wedding photographer Andreas Pollok for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Marburg.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

Wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor of Trieste, 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 Trieste, Italy wedding photographer Lisa De Domenico Pacor for outstanding and creative wedding photography at La Brunelde, Fagagna, Udine.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Maine, United States

Kate Crabtree

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Photograph 2643287 was awarded to Maine, United States wedding photographer Kate Crabtree for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Maine, United States wedding photographer Kate Crabtree with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Wiscasset, Maine.

The very best photojournalistic 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

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.