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Maine, United States

Brittany Bugaj

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This image by Brittany Bugaj, a wedding photographer serving Maine, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Brittany Bugaj,, an exceptional Maine, 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.

Istanbul, Turkey

Serenay Lokcetin

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Wedding photographer Serenay Lokcetin of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Serenay Lokcetin for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ruurlo Bridal Dress.

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.

2024 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick, Tom Reese

Photograph 2729503 was awarded to France wedding photographer Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Le Cercle de l'Union Interalliée.

The very top documentary-style 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 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 pro wedding photographer.

2024 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer
Arizona, United States

Rebekah Sampson

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This image by Rebekah Sampson, a wedding photographer serving Arizona, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Rebekah Sampson,, an exceptional Arizona, 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.

Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France

William Desse

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This image by William Desse, a wedding photographer serving Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase William Desse,, an exceptional Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , 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.

Vienne (86) , France

Corentin Azamoun

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Wedding photographer Corentin Azamoun of Vienne (86) , 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 Vienne (86) , France wedding photographer Corentin Azamoun for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Poitiers, France.

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

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
Paris (75) , France

Samantha Pastoor

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Wedding photographer Samantha Pastoor of Paris (75) , 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 Paris (75) , France wedding photographer Samantha Pastoor for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de Vacheresses.

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
Utrecht, Netherlands

Leonard Walpot

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Photograph 2689309 was awarded to Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Leonard Walpot for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Leonard Walpot with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kasteel Wijenburg, Echteld, Netherlands.

The very top photojournalistic 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

Wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Legacy Ottoman Hotel, Istanbul.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert
California, United States

Kevin Sawyer

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Wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer 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 Kevin Sawyer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lake View Lodge, Lake Tahoe.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

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.