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This image by Alessandro Vargiu, a wedding photographer serving Torino, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Alessandro Vargiu,, an exceptional Torino, Italy 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.

wedding photographer Seven Tao is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present China engagement photographer Seven Tao 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.

Guangxi, China

Color Song

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Wedding photographer Color Song of Guangxi, China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Guangxi, China wedding photographer Color Song for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nanning Bride.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

Wedding photographer Pietro Tonnicodi of Siena, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Siena, Italy wedding photographer Pietro Tonnicodi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Siena Couple Portrait.

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
California, United States

Joyce Perlman

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Wedding photographer Joyce Perlman 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 Joyce Perlman for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Brewery Gulch Inn, Mendocino.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh
Colorado, United States

Lucy Schultz

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Wedding photographer Lucy Schultz 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 Lucy Schultz for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Estes Park Condos.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh
Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

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Haute-Garonne (31) wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France engagement photographer Isabelle Bazin 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 York, United States

Emin Kuliyev

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Wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev of New York, 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 York, United States wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Puerta De Jeronimos.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles

wedding photographer Van Tran is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Vietnam engagement photographer Van Tran 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

Joyce Perlman

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Photograph 2380411 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Joyce Perlman for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Joyce Perlman with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Spring Ranch | Mendocino, California - Northern.

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

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

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.