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Sichuan, China

Cheng Guo

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.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

New York, United States

Danielle Gardner

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Photograph 2605676 was awarded to New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New York, United States wedding photographer Danielle Gardner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Schenectady, NY.

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

2020 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss

Lecce, Italy

Daniele Panareo

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Image 2583441 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Lecce, Italy wedding photographer Daniele Panareo 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 Lecce, Italy wedding photographer Daniele Panareo 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.

New Jersey, United States

Todd Laffler

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Photograph 2550918 was awarded to New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Todd Laffler for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Todd Laffler with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at New Jersey.

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.

2019 v13 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth

Goias, Brazil

Claudia Amorim

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Photograph 2508141 was awarded to Goias, Brazil wedding photographer Claudia Amorim for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Goias, Brazil wedding photographer Claudia Amorim with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Bella Eventos.

The very top reportage-style 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges

Damon Winter, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Jen Tse

Alberta, Canada

Dorota Karpowicz

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Alberta wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Alberta, Canada engagement photographer Dorota Karpowicz 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.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Renan Radici

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Rio Grande do Sul wedding photographer Renan Radici is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil engagement photographer Renan Radici 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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La Spezia wedding photographer Matteo Originale is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present La Spezia, Italy engagement photographer Matteo Originale 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.

Latina, Italy

Tyler Nardone

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Latina wedding photographer Tyler Nardone is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Latina, Italy engagement photographer Tyler Nardone 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.

London, United Kingdom

Rahul Khona

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London wedding photographer Rahul Khona is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present London, United Kingdom engagement photographer Rahul Khona 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.