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This image by Ruth Blamire Brown, a wedding photographer serving Malaga, Spain, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ruth Blamire Brown,, an exceptional Malaga, Spain 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.

Photograph 2711301 was awarded to France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Charente.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Moselle (57) , France

Jonathan Fortuna

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Photograph 2706514 was awarded to Moselle (57) , France wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Moselle (57) , France wedding photographer Jonathan Fortuna with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Metz.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Photograph 2703623 was awarded to France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château de Puyrigaud.

The very top photojournalistic 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 professional wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

Photograph 2698958 was awarded to China wedding photographer Leon Wong for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Leon Wong with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Beijing, Hotel.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn
Herault (34) , France

Johanna Marjoux

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Herault (34) wedding photographer Johanna Marjoux is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Herault (34) , France engagement photographer Johanna Marjoux 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.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

Photograph 2680236 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jerome Villard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jerome Villard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ardeche Emotional Mother.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Photograph 2368611 was awarded to China wedding photographer Leon Wong for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present China wedding photographer Leon Wong with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Phuket, Thailand.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

Wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft of Hessen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Hessen, Germany wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hesse, Germany.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Wedding Photography Details Judges

David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Martha Rial

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.