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Gelderland, Netherlands

Karin Keesmaat

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This image by Karin Keesmaat, a wedding photographer serving Gelderland, Netherlands, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Karin Keesmaat,, an exceptional Gelderland, Netherlands 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.

California, United States

Drew Bird

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Photograph 2649481 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at San Francisco.

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

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder
Cher (18) , France

Bertrand Roguet

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Cher (18) wedding photographer Bertrand Roguet is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Cher (18) , France engagement photographer Bertrand Roguet 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.

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Patrycja Janik

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Nordrhein-Westfalen wedding photographer Patrycja Janik is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany engagement photographer Patrycja Janik 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.

La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

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Wedding photographer Matteo Originale of La Spezia, 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 La Spezia, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Originale for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Castello Malaspina di Fosdinovo.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Patrick Lombaert

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Cotes-d'Armor (22) wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France engagement photographer Patrick Lombaert 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.

Sichuan, China

Cheng Guo

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Wedding photographer Cheng Guo of Sichuan, 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 Sichuan, China wedding photographer Cheng Guo for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chengdu, China.

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
Chongqing, China

Gang Chen

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Wedding photographer Gang Chen of Chongqing, 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 Chongqing, China wedding photographer Gang Chen for outstanding and creative wedding photography at China.

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

Photograph 2608349 was awarded to Murcia, Spain wedding photographer Eduardo Blanco for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Murcia, Spain wedding photographer Eduardo Blanco with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Murcia Church.

The very best photojournalistic 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 pro wedding photographer.

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, William Snyder

Wedding photographer Franck Petit 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 Franck Petit for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Andiran, 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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz

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.