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Pennsylvania, United States

John Ryan

Wedding photographer John Ryan of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer John Ryan for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Philadelphia City Hall .

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Jonny Barratt

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Gloucestershire wedding photographer Jonny Barratt is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Gloucestershire, United Kingdom engagement photographer Jonny Barratt 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.

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Kari Bellamy

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South Yorkshire wedding photographer Kari Bellamy is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present South Yorkshire, United Kingdom engagement photographer Kari Bellamy 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.

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Vinicius Terror

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Minas Gerais wedding photographer Vinicius Terror is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Minas Gerais, Brazil engagement photographer Vinicius Terror 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.

California, United States

Chris Shum

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California wedding photographer Chris Shum is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Chris Shum 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.

Georgia, United States

Orlando Suarez

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Wedding photographer Orlando Suarez of Georgia, 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 Georgia, United States wedding photographer Orlando Suarez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Atlanta.

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

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Renan Radici

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Wedding photographer Renan Radici of Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Grande do Sul, Brazil wedding photographer Renan Radici for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Porto Alegre.

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

Sofia, Bulgaria

Boni Bonev

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Wedding photographer Boni Bonev of Sofia, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Boni Bonev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sofia.

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

Madrid, Spain

Miguel Onieva

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Wedding photographer Miguel Onieva of Madrid, Spain was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Madrid, Spain wedding photographer Miguel Onieva for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Madrid Madrid.

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

Victoria, Australia

Jiake Yang

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Photograph 2254131 was awarded to Victoria, Australia wedding photographer Jiake Yang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Victoria, Australia wedding photographer Jiake Yang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Melbourne Victoria.

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

2018 v10 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Eric Strachan, Janet Jarman, Renée C. Byer