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California, United States

Chris Shum

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California wedding photographer Chris Shum is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Chris Shum 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.

Ohio, United States

Andrew Morrell

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This image by Andrew Morrell, a wedding photographer serving Ohio, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Andrew Morrell,, an exceptional Ohio, 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.

California, United States

Joyce Perlman

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California wedding photographer Joyce Perlman is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Joyce Perlman 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.

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Photograph 2760131 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at İstanbul Ruffles Hotel.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2025 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz
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 Château Flojague Smoke Bombs.

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.

2025 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, Dennis Brack, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Andy Sidders

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Wedding photographer Andy Sidders of Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Andy Sidders for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tewinbury.

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.

2025 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, Dennis Brack, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen 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 Ufuk Sarisen for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Salt Halim Pasa Yalisi.

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.

2025 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, Dennis Brack, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Nicola Genati

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Photograph 2754917 was awarded to Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy wedding photographer Nicola Genati for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy wedding photographer Nicola Genati with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Prato, Piemonte, Italy.

The very top reportage-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 pro wedding photographer.

2025 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway, Renée C. Byer
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Paresh Tailor

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Wedding photographer Paresh Tailor of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Bedfordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paresh Tailor for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Moorpark Mansion - Rickmansworth .

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.

2025 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, Dennis Brack, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
Colorado, United States

Liam Gordon

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Wedding photographer Liam Gordon of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Liam Gordon for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Double Tree, Colorado Springs.

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.

2025 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Tom Reese

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.