groom and daughter Wedding Photographers

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

James Arnia

Photograph 2687526 was awarded to Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer James Arnia for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer James Arnia with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kettering Golf Club, UK.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

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Image 2687110 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Ruse, Bulgaria

Bozhidar Krastev

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Photograph 2666480 was awarded to Ruse, Bulgaria wedding photographer Bozhidar Krastev for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Ruse, Bulgaria wedding photographer Bozhidar Krastev with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Thracian Cliffs Resort, Kavarna, Bulgaria.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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

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.