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New Jersey, United States

Rylan Earle-Lott

Wedding photographer Rylan Earle-Lott of New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Rylan Earle-Lott for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Valleybrook Country Club, New Jersey.

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

California, United States

Chris Shum

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Wedding photographer Chris Shum 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 Chris Shum for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Northern California Fire Pit.

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

Colorado, United States

Jesse La Plante

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Wedding photographer Jesse La Plante 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 Jesse La Plante for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sanctuary Golf Course, Sedalia.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Jim Gehrz, Mary Vignoles, Susan Walsh

Dorset, United Kingdom

Robin Goodlad

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Photograph 2632237 was awarded to Dorset, United Kingdom wedding photographer Robin Goodlad for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Dorset, United Kingdom wedding photographer Robin Goodlad with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Aberdovey, Wales.

The very best photojournalistic 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 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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

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

Maryland, United States

Breanna Shaw

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Maryland wedding photographer Breanna Shaw is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Maryland, United States engagement photographer Breanna Shaw 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

Ufuk Sarisen

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Istanbul wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Istanbul, Turkey engagement photographer Ufuk Sarisen 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.

New Hampshire, United States

Sarah V. Martinez

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Wedding photographer Sarah V. Martinez of New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire, United States wedding photographer Sarah V. Martinez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Bald Mountain Camps .

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

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power