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Noord Holland, Netherlands

Peter Kos

Photograph 2598505 was awarded to Noord Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Peter Kos for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Noord Holland, Netherlands wedding photographer Peter Kos with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Haag, Netherlands.

The very best documentary-style 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Milano, Italy

Michela Bocciarelli

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Image 2583922 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Milano, Italy wedding photographer Michela Bocciarelli for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Milano, Italy wedding photographer Michela Bocciarelli with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Caroline Elenbaas

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Wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas of Noord Brabant, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Eersel.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Istanbul, Turkey

Emre Nesli

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Photograph 2469146 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Emre Nesli with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Adana Divan Hotel.

The very best reportage-style 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 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Ann Johansson, Carol Guzy, Ken Geiger, Tom Reese

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.