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London, United Kingdom

Chaiyasith Junjuerdee

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London wedding photographer Chaiyasith Junjuerdee is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present London, United Kingdom engagement photographer Chaiyasith Junjuerdee 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.

Guangdong, China

Jia You

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This image by Jia You, a wedding photographer serving Guangdong, China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Jia You,, an exceptional Guangdong, China 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.

Photograph 2749062 was awarded to Hessen, Germany wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hessen, Germany wedding photographer Steven Herrschaft with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Alte Schlossfabrik, Solingen.

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

2025 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Kathleen Flynn, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power, Susan Walsh
Charente (16) , France

Arnaud Koncina

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Photograph 2748590 was awarded to Charente (16) , France wedding photographer Arnaud Koncina for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Charente (16) , France wedding photographer Arnaud Koncina with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Eglise Sainte Catherine, Honfleur.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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.

2025 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Kathleen Flynn, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power, Susan Walsh
North Carolina, United States

Song Johns

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

We are proud to present North Carolina, United States engagement photographer Song Johns 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.

Connecticut, United States

Thaddeus Ladzinski

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Connecticut wedding photographer Thaddeus Ladzinski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Connecticut, United States engagement photographer Thaddeus Ladzinski 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.

Connecticut, United States

Thaddeus Ladzinski

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Connecticut wedding photographer Thaddeus Ladzinski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Connecticut, United States engagement photographer Thaddeus Ladzinski 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.

Viterbo, Italy

Andrea Danna

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Wedding photographer Andrea Danna of Viterbo, Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Viterbo, Italy wedding photographer Andrea Danna for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ancient Appian Road, Rome.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles
Loire (42) , France

Tommy Loska

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Wedding photographer Tommy Loska of Loire (42) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Loire (42) , France wedding photographer Tommy Loska for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine des Cèdres.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles

Wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Foca, Turkey.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles

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.