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La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

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Wedding photographer Matteo Originale of La Spezia, 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 La Spezia, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Originale for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Castello Canevaro Zoagli Genoa.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Colorado, United States

Liam Gordon

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Colorado wedding photographer Liam Gordon is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Liam Gordon 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.

Vermont, United States

Jacob Hannah

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Photograph 2643034 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Jacob Hannah with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Timberlock Camp, Indian Lake.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Herault (34) , France

William Lambelet

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Photograph 2639867 was awarded to Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lyon, France.

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 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.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
Colorado, United States

Sean Lara

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Colorado wedding photographer Sean Lara is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Sean Lara 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.

Photograph 2493531 was awarded to Portugal wedding photographer Daniel Monteiro for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Portugal wedding photographer Daniel Monteiro with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Land Vineyards.

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 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.

2019 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth
Madrid, Spain

Miguel Onieva

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Madrid wedding photographer Miguel Onieva is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Madrid, Spain engagement photographer Miguel Onieva 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.

Vicenza, Italy

Enrico Celotto

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Photograph 2470811 was awarded to Vicenza, Italy wedding photographer Enrico Celotto for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vicenza, Italy wedding photographer Enrico Celotto with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Godi Malinverni.

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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Ann Johansson, Carol Guzy, Ken Geiger, Tom Reese

Photograph 2298021 was awarded to China wedding photographer Bai Gang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Bai Gang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Taiyuan .

The very top photojournalistic 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 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v14 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Tom Reese
California, United States

Tara Arrowood

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Wedding photographer Tara Arrowood, was awarded place for photo 1760726 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Tara Arrowood, a California, 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.

2015 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Bill Frakes, David Leeson

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  • A beautiful photograph of a meandering caterpillar is accentuated by a shallow depth of field and clean background.

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.