IL weddings Wedding Photographers

Illinois, United States

Sarah Nader

Photograph 2712589 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Sarah Nader for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Sarah Nader with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Bottom Lounge Chicago.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Illinois wedding photographer Victoria Sprung is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Victoria Sprung 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.

Illinois, United States

Edward Ciesielski

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Photograph 2626072 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Edward Ciesielski for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Edward Ciesielski with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Chicago Champagne Pop.

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

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

Illinois, United States

Milan Lazic

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Wedding photographer Milan Lazic of Illinois, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Illinois, United States wedding photographer Milan Lazic for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chicago.

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

Illinois, United States

Victoria Sprung

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Photograph 2478906 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Victoria Sprung with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Prairie Street Brewing | Rockford, IL.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

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.