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Pennsylvania, United States

Erin Ninehouser

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Pennsylvania wedding photographer Erin Ninehouser is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Pennsylvania, United States engagement photographer Erin Ninehouser 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.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

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Rio Grande do Sul wedding photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil engagement photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos 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.

Maharashtra, India

Ankita Asthana

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Maharashtra wedding photographer Ankita Asthana is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Maharashtra, India engagement photographer Ankita Asthana 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 2712475 was awarded to Taiwan wedding photographer Will Tee for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Taiwan wedding photographer Will Tee with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Rongxing Garden Park, Taipei.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Photograph 2711983 was awarded to Torino, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Vargiu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Torino, Italy wedding photographer Alessandro Vargiu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Cascina Montena, Zenevreto, Italy.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Istanbul, Turkey

Derya Engin

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Photograph 2711408 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Derya Engin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Derya Engin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Koç Museum - Istanbul.

The very best reportage-style 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 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.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
United Arab Emirates

Geeshan Bandara

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Photograph 2710231 was awarded to United Arab Emirates wedding photographer Geeshan Bandara for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Arab Emirates wedding photographer Geeshan Bandara with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Dubai Ceremony.

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

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

wedding photographer Seven Tao is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present China engagement photographer Seven Tao 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.

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 Uzerche Industrial Shed.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick
Rhone (69) , France

Coralie Garavel

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Photograph 2699812 was awarded to Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Pyla sur Mer.

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

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

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.