departure Wedding Photographers

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.

Wedding photographer Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez of Valencia, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Valencia, Spain wedding photographer Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Espai Les Panses, Valencia.

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.

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Missouri, United States

Deanna Johnson

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Photograph 2690000 was awarded to Missouri, United States wedding photographer Deanna Johnson for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Missouri, United States wedding photographer Deanna Johnson with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kansas City Reception Departure.

The very best reportage-style 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 recognized 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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Delhi, India

Rish Agarwal

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Wedding photographer Rish Agarwal of Delhi, India was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Delhi, India wedding photographer Rish Agarwal for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Delhi Bride and Groom Departure.

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.

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Oaxaca, Mexico

Nikhol Esteras

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Wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras of Oaxaca, Mexico was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ruth Bancroft Gardens.

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.

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Vermont, United States

Jacob Hannah

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Photograph 2681889 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 Manchester, Vermont.

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

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Photograph 2680242 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jerome Villard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jerome Villard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ardeche Bride.

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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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Ravenna, Italy

Caterina Errani

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Wedding photographer Caterina Errani of Ravenna, 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 Ravenna, Italy wedding photographer Caterina Errani for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Cesenatico Da Vinci Grand Hotel, Italy.

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.

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Photograph 2643110 was awarded to China wedding photographer Vincent Mu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Vincent Mu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Beijing, China.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

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Lancashire, United Kingdom

Ian Bursill

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Photograph 2634387 was awarded to Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Ian Bursill with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at St. Dunstan's Church, West Peckham.

The very best documentary-style 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 professional wedding photographer.

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