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Haute-Savoie (74) , France

Thomas Vigliano

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This image by Thomas Vigliano, a wedding photographer serving Haute-Savoie (74) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Thomas Vigliano,, an exceptional Haute-Savoie (74) , France 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.

Finistere (29) , France

Nicolas Bastien

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Finistere (29) wedding photographer Nicolas Bastien is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Finistere (29) , France engagement photographer Nicolas Bastien 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.

Trapani, Italy

Nino Lombardo

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This image by Nino Lombardo, a wedding photographer serving Trapani, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Nino Lombardo,, an exceptional Trapani, Italy 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.

North Carolina, United States

Tom Waldenberg

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North Carolina wedding photographer Tom Waldenberg is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present North Carolina, United States engagement photographer Tom Waldenberg 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.

Puy-de-Dome (63) , France

Ambre Peyrotty

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Puy-de-Dome (63) wedding photographer Ambre Peyrotty is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Puy-de-Dome (63) , France engagement photographer Ambre Peyrotty 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.

Photograph 2707867 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 Brive.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

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

wedding photographer Ronan Jégaden is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present France engagement photographer Ronan Jégaden 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.

Fribourg, Switzerland

Jeremy Sauterel

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Fribourg wedding photographer Jeremy Sauterel is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Fribourg, Switzerland engagement photographer Jeremy Sauterel 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.

Photograph 2704848 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jessica Evrard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jessica Evrard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château des Vierres - Lantignié.

The very top documentary-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.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder
Colorado, United States

Jennifer Garza

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Colorado wedding photographer Jennifer Garza is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Jennifer Garza 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.

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.