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Shaanxi, China

Long Kang

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This image by Long Kang, a wedding photographer serving Shaanxi, China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Long Kang,, an exceptional Shaanxi, China 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.

California, United States

Brett Butterstein

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Photograph 2693540 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Brett Butterstein with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Crazy Diamond Campground, Ventucopa, CA.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese
Ohio, United States

Dennis Crider

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Ohio wedding photographer Dennis Crider is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Ohio, United States engagement photographer Dennis Crider 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.

Malacca, Malaysia

Chin Whei Tay

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Malacca wedding photographer Chin Whei Tay is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Malacca, Malaysia engagement photographer Chin Whei Tay 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 2566032 was awarded to Hessen, Germany wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hessen, Germany wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Frankfurt Hotel.

The very top photojournalistic 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 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v18 Photography Competition Judges

Carol Guzy, Ken Geiger, Mary Calvert, Ross Taylor
Florida, United States

Julie Ambos

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Photograph 2553017 was awarded to Florida, United States wedding photographer Julie Ambos for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Florida, United States wedding photographer Julie Ambos with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Lightner, St Augustine.

The very best documentary-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 pro wedding photographer.

2019 v14 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Stephenson, Joe Weiss, Martha Rial

Photograph 2543564 was awarded to Portugal wedding photographer Fabio Azanha for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Portugal wedding photographer Fabio Azanha with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Pestana Palace Lisbon.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

2019 v10 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Ross Taylor, Susan Walsh

Photograph 2332111 was awarded to China wedding photographer Joy Qin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Joy Qin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Longyan .

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

2018 v17 Photography Competition Judges

Ann Johansson, Justin Merriman, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
California, United States

Shaunte Dittmar

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Wedding photographer Shaunte Dittmar of California, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded California, United States wedding photographer Shaunte Dittmar for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lake Tahoe California.

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.

2018 v01 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Portraits Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz
São Paulo, Brazil

Juliana Mozart

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Wedding photographer Juliana Mozart, was awarded place for photo 366656 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Juliana Mozart, a São Paulo, Brazil 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.

2010 BRIDES Magazine Judges

THE 2010 BRIDES MAGAZINE PHOTO CONTEST JUDGES, WPJA Selected Judges

Judges

  • The one and only good use of the fisheye lens of all of the submissions. I usually cringe when I see this lens being used but it kind of works here.

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.