gelderland bride Wedding Photographers

Utrecht, Netherlands

Thomas Jongbloed

Photograph 2668047 was awarded to Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Utrecht, Netherlands wedding photographer Thomas Jongbloed with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kasteel De Schaffelaar, Barneveld.

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

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Gelderland, Netherlands

Karin Keesmaat

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Gelderland wedding photographer Karin Keesmaat is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Gelderland, Netherlands engagement photographer Karin Keesmaat 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.

Groningen, Netherlands

Karen Velleman

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Wedding photographer Karen Velleman of Groningen, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Groningen, Netherlands wedding photographer Karen Velleman for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Almería.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Seth Resnick

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.