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Isere(38) , France

Florian Maguin

Image 2656007 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Isere(38) , France wedding photographer Florian Maguin for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Isere(38) , France wedding photographer Florian Maguin with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

São Paulo, Brazil

Eric Corbacho

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Photograph 2647331 was awarded to São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Eric Corbacho for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Eric Corbacho with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Allegro Buffet.

The very top documentary-style 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 awarded 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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Quebec, Canada

Esther Gibbons

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Quebec wedding photographer Esther Gibbons is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Quebec, Canada engagement photographer Esther Gibbons 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 Werner

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Photograph 2640523 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lake Tahoe Flower Girl.

The very best photojournalistic 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.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Noord Holland, Netherlands

Teun Bakker

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Photograph 2631003 was awarded to Noord Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Teun Bakker for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Noord Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Teun Bakker with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Amsterdam.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Ontario, Canada

Viara Mileva

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Photograph 2595918 was awarded to Ontario, Canada wedding photographer Viara Mileva for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Ontario, Canada wedding photographer Viara Mileva with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Tamworth, Ontario.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Istanbul, Turkey

Erkin Agsaran

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Photograph 2514741 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Erkin Agsaran for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Erkin Agsaran with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Istanbul, Turkey.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, William Snyder

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Photograph 2468906 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Trigger Chicago.

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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Ann Johansson, Carol Guzy, Ken Geiger, Tom Reese

Nebraska, United States

Andrea Bibeault

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Photograph 2377746 was awarded to Nebraska, United States wedding photographer Andrea Bibeault for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nebraska, United States wedding photographer Andrea Bibeault with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Omaha Nebraska.

The very best documentary-style 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.

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

Alabama, United States

Andrea Mabry

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Wedding photographer Andrea Mabry, was awarded place for photo 2050311 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Andrea Mabry, a Alabama, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2017 Tri2 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, Carol Guzy, David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Jake May, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer, Yonathan Weitzman