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This image by Franck Petit, a wedding photographer serving France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Franck Petit,, an exceptional France 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.

Brabant Wallon, Belgium

Alexis Pauwels

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This image by Alexis Pauwels, a wedding photographer serving Brabant Wallon, Belgium, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Alexis Pauwels,, an exceptional Brabant Wallon, Belgium 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.

North Carolina, United States

Song Johns

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This image by Song Johns, a wedding photographer serving North Carolina, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Song Johns,, an exceptional North Carolina, United States 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.

Venezia, Italy

Luca Fazzolari

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Wedding photographer Luca Fazzolari of Venezia, 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 Venezia, Italy wedding photographer Luca Fazzolari for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Campo San Bortolo, Venice.

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

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

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Photograph 2689714 was awarded to Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lannemezan, France.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Nicholas Haigh

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Photograph 2679346 was awarded to Lincolnshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nicholas Haigh for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Lincolnshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nicholas Haigh with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lincoln City Center.

The very top reportage-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 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 professional wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

São Paulo, Brazil

Eric Corbacho

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São Paulo wedding photographer Eric Corbacho is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present São Paulo, Brazil engagement photographer Eric Corbacho 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.

California, United States

Chris Shum

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Photograph 2642926 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Chris Shum for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Chris Shum with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Mountain Terrace, Woodside.

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 professional wedding photographer.

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California, United States

Lauren Lindley

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Photograph 2639601 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Jimbo's Club on the Point, Brant Lake, NY.

The very best documentary-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 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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

California, United States

Lauren Lindley

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Photograph 2632374 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Lauren Lindley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Revive Coffee and Wine - South Lake Tahoe.

The very top reportage-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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges