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This image by Sylvain Bouzat, a wedding photographer serving France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Sylvain Bouzat,, an exceptional France 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.

Oise (60) , France

Frederic Bry

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Wedding photographer Frederic Bry of Oise (60) , 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 Oise (60) , France wedding photographer Frederic Bry for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Grange de Fontenay, Eure.

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

Photograph 2706910 was awarded to Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Salones Maria Luisa, Torredonjimeno, Jaén.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Colorado, United States

Trent Gillespie

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Photograph 2704443 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Trent Gillespie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Trent Gillespie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ten Mile Station, Breckenridge, CO.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

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.