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Colorado, United States

Lucy Schultz

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This image by Lucy Schultz, a wedding photographer serving Colorado, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Lucy Schultz,, an exceptional Colorado, 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.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

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Rio Grande do Sul wedding photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil engagement photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos 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.

Wicklow, Ireland

Katie Kavanagh

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Photograph 2681702 was awarded to Wicklow, Ireland wedding photographer Katie Kavanagh for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Wicklow, Ireland wedding photographer Katie Kavanagh with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ireland Wedding Venue.

The very top documentary-style 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 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles
Colorado, United States

Justin Edmonds

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Wedding photographer Justin Edmonds 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 Justin Edmonds for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail.

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.

2021 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Wedding photographer Jean Baptiste Chauvin of 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 France wedding photographer Jean Baptiste Chauvin for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Les Hauts de Pardaillan, 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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power, Susan Walsh
Dorset, United Kingdom

Paul Simpson

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Wedding photographer Paul Simpson, was awarded place for photo 67486 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Paul Simpson, a Dorset, United Kingdom 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.

2008 Q4 Judges

Amanda Voisard, Bill Frakes, Bob Carey, Brian Lanker, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

Judges

  • Unusual moment. Photographer must have been very quiet because groom looks as if he is so relaxed and has no idea that the photographer is in the room.
Oregon, United States

Evrim Icoz

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Wedding photographer Evrim Icoz, was awarded place for photo 44696 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Evrim Icoz, a Oregon, 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.

2003 Winter Judges

Judges

  • Nice moment & reaction. Unusual place for a wedding. I hope that lady in the corner is ok. Smart eye for shooting wide and waiting for the woman's hand to reveal so much emotion.
Florida, United States

Otto Haring

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Wedding photographer Otto Haring, was awarded place for photo 640971 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Otto Haring, a Florida, 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.

2011 Q1 Contest Judges

Ann Johansson, David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith

Judges

  • This clever take is a surprise of a situation that we have seen so many times before.
  • The setting, the timing, the composition, even the correct perspective all combine to make this one a fun standout.

Wedding photographer Pietro Moliterni, was awarded place for photo 1174521 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Pietro Moliterni, a Matera, Italy 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.

2013 Q2 Contest Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith

Judges

  • Now, on the more subtle side of moments: I loved how the photographer gave this photo some space - backed up, gave some context. The lonely feel of the empty room, yet the nice connection between the bride and cat - great mood.
United States

Anthony Ku

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Wedding photographer Anthony Ku, was awarded place for photo 63291 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Anthony Ku, a 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.

2008 Q3 Judges

Judges

  • A simple and straight-forward but effective image framed perfectly. It's fun to study what each person is doing and that they are oblivious to the background above them.

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.