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This image by Pedro Volana, a wedding photographer serving Jaen, Spain, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Pedro Volana,, an exceptional Jaen, Spain 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.

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.

Dublin, Ireland

Ronan Palliser

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Photograph 2693871 was awarded to Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Ronan Palliser for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Ronan Palliser with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Maryborough House, Cork.

The very top photojournalistic 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 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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Virginia wedding photographer Johnny Shryock is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Virginia, United States engagement photographer Johnny Shryock 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

Catherine Roujean

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Photograph 2604211 was awarded to Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Catherine Roujean for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

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

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v04 Photography Competition Judges

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hollie Mateer

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Photograph 2598684 was awarded to East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Hollie Mateer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Hollie Mateer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at England Reception.

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

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Wedding photographer Xiaoye Sun of China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded China wedding photographer Xiaoye Sun for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Beijing, CN.

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.

2019 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Photograph 2545101 was awarded to China wedding photographer XiangJie Hao for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer XiangJie Hao with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Xi'an.

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 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.

2019 v11 Photography Competition Judges

Photograph 2542507 was awarded to France wedding photographer Florent Cattelain for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Florent Cattelain with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château de Preissac, Toulouse.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v10 Photography Competition Judges

Antwerpen, Belgium

Joshua Dhondt

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Photograph 2504581 was awarded to Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Joshua Dhondt for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Joshua Dhondt with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at De Lelie, Veurne.

The very best reportage-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 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges