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Calvados (14) , France

Jody Priour

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Photograph 2682265 was awarded to Calvados (14) , France wedding photographer Jody Priour for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Calvados (14) , France wedding photographer Jody Priour with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ferme à Blois.

The very top photojournalistic 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 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

wedding photographer Wasan Chirdchom is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Thailand engagement photographer Wasan Chirdchom 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.

Wedding photographer Catherine Hudson Paturet 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 Catherine Hudson Paturet for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Notre-Dame de l'Ermitage, Pyrénées-Orientales.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power
District Of Columbia, United States

Anji Martin

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District Of Columbia wedding photographer Anji Martin is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present District Of Columbia, United States engagement photographer Anji Martin 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.

wedding photographer Paulo Castro is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Portugal engagement photographer Paulo Castro 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.

Ontario wedding photographer Christophe Viseux is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Ontario, Canada engagement photographer Christophe Viseux 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.

Connecticut, United States

Chris Volpe

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Wedding photographer Chris Volpe, was awarded place for photo 1079226 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Chris Volpe, a Connecticut, 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.

2012 Q4 Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

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    Illinois, United States

    Steve Matteo

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    Wedding photographer Steve Matteo, was awarded place for photo 872576 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Steve Matteo, a Illinois, 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.

    2012 Q1 Contest Judges

    Barry Chin, David Leeson, Glen Wexler, Susan Walsh, Torsten Kjellstrand

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      Zuid Holland, Netherlands

      Christiaan de Groot

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      Wedding photographer Christiaan de Groot, was awarded place for photo 1571306 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Christiaan de Groot, a Zuid Holland, Netherlands 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.

      2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

      David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

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      • Sometimes the bride and groom don’t have to be the center of attention. Sometimes the reaction to the bride and groom make the best photos. The kids have great expressions as the couple kiss. The photographer made a smart and creative decision to use the kissing couple to frame the kids.
      Texas, United States

      Philip Thomas

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      Wedding photographer Philip Thomas, was awarded place for photo 1238026 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Philip Thomas, a Texas, 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.

      2013 Q3 Contest Judges

      Dennis Brack, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Yonathan Weitzman

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        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.