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Wedding photographer Xiang Qi of 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 China wedding photographer Xiang Qi for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Fujian Wedding Rings on Piano.

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
Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Audrey Dubessay

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Photograph 2698326 was awarded to Maine-et-Loire (49) , France wedding photographer Audrey Dubessay for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Maine-et-Loire (49) , France wedding photographer Audrey Dubessay with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Précigné, France.

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

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Wedding photographer Fabio Oliveira, was awarded place for photo 1157341 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Fabio Oliveira, a Brazil wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2013 Q1 Contest Judges

Chris Curry, Kristen Ashburn, Michael Ainsworth

Judges

    Cosenza, Italy

    Raffaella Arena

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    Wedding photographer Raffaella Arena, was awarded place for photo 1141686 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Raffaella Arena, a Cosenza, Italy wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

    The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

    2013 Q1 Contest Judges

    Chris Curry, Kristen Ashburn, Michael Ainsworth

    Judges

    • Brought out a laugh. Love the reaction. Great photo.
    • There were many great images entered into this contest but in many of those images it was not clear that the photo was taken AT a wedding. Lots of band pictures but some could be taken at any function. I like that we see the band, the bride and are told a story. After all that is what wedding photojournalism is suppose to accomplish. Well done. This image makes me smile.
    Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dan Bold

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    Wedding photographer Dan Bold, was awarded place for photo 1133166 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Dan Bold, a Dorset, United Kingdom wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

    The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

    2013 Q1 Contest Judges

    Chris Curry, Kristen Ashburn, Michael Ainsworth

    Judges

      Limburg, Netherlands

      Ralf Czogallik

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      Wedding photographer Ralf Czogallik, was awarded place for photo 1516481 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Ralf Czogallik, a Limburg, Netherlands wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

      The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

      2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

      David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

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        Indiana, United States

        Kurtis Bowersock

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        Wedding photographer Kurtis Bowersock, was awarded place for photo 1588131 in the category for the WPJA's .

        The WPJA contest judges presented Kurtis Bowersock, a Indiana, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

        The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

        2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

        David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

        Judges

          New Jersey, United States

          Kella MacPhee

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          Wedding photographer Kella MacPhee, was awarded place for photo 1142741 in the category for the WPJA's .

          The WPJA contest judges presented Kella MacPhee, a New Jersey, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

          The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

          2013 Q1 Contest Judges

          Chris Curry, Kristen Ashburn, Michael Ainsworth

          Judges

            Arizona, United States

            Tina Wright

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            Wedding photographer Tina Wright, was awarded place for photo 1147836 in the category for the WPJA's .

            The WPJA contest judges presented Tina Wright, a Arizona, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

            The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

            2013 Q1 Contest Judges

            Chris Curry, Kristen Ashburn, Michael Ainsworth

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              New South Wales, Australia

              John Benavente

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              Wedding photographer John Benavente, was awarded place for photo 1603081 in the category for the WPJA's .

              The WPJA contest judges presented John Benavente, a New South Wales, Australia wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

              The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

              2015 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

              Chris Curry, David Leeson, John Kaplan

              Judges

              • Wonderful humor for a soon to be rockin' 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.