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Paris (75) , France

Samantha Pastoor

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Photograph 2689854 was awarded to Paris (75) , France wedding photographer Samantha Pastoor for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Paris (75) , France wedding photographer Samantha Pastoor with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at La Ferme d'Armenon.

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

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer
Pennsylvania, United States

Scott Josuweit

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Pennsylvania wedding photographer Scott Josuweit is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Pennsylvania, United States engagement photographer Scott Josuweit 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 Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne 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 Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Dordogne.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Alagoas, Brazil

Renner Boldrino

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Alagoas wedding photographer Renner Boldrino is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Alagoas, Brazil engagement photographer Renner Boldrino 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.

Ankara, Turkey

Orçun Yalçın

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Wedding photographer Orçun Yalçın of Ankara, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Ankara, Turkey wedding photographer Orçun Yalçın for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hilton Ankara.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium

Simon Leclercq

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Wedding photographer Simon Leclercq of Vlaams Brabant, Belgium was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Vlaams Brabant, Belgium wedding photographer Simon Leclercq for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lamot Mechelen.

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
Czech Republic

Matouš Bárta

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Wedding photographer Matouš Bárta of Czech Republic was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Czech Republic wedding photographer Matouš Bárta for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Farma Noe.

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
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Clara Sampaio

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Wedding photographer Clara Sampaio of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Rio de Janeiro, Brazil wedding photographer Clara Sampaio for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Solar Real Santa Tereza.

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

Sofia wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Sofia, Bulgaria engagement photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska 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.

United Arab Emirates

Bernie Richardson

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Wedding photographer Bernie Richardson of United Arab Emirates was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded United Arab Emirates wedding photographer Bernie Richardson for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Ritz Carlton Dubai.

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.

2018 v04 Artistic Guild - Wedding Day Details Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power, Susan Walsh

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.