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Virginia, United States

Brittany Diliberto

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This image by Brittany Diliberto, a wedding photographer serving Virginia, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Brittany Diliberto,, an exceptional Virginia, United States 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.

Maharashtra, India

Ankita Asthana

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This image by Ankita Asthana, a wedding photographer serving Maharashtra, India, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ankita Asthana,, an exceptional Maharashtra, India 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.

Tarn (81) , France

Loic Bourniquel

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Tarn (81) wedding photographer Loic Bourniquel is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Tarn (81) , France engagement photographer Loic Bourniquel 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.

Guangxi, China

Color Song

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Wedding photographer Color Song of Guangxi, 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 Guangxi, China wedding photographer Color Song for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Nanning.

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 2704477 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jerome Villard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jerome Villard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ardeche Romantic Dance.

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 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder
California, United States

Kevin Sawyer

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Wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Donner Lake Lookout, California.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick
California, United States

Kevin Sawyer

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Wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Kevin Sawyer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lake View Lodge, Lake Tahoe.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert
Colorado, United States

Matt Wilson

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Wedding photographer Matt Wilson of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Matt Wilson for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Heritage Prairie Farm, IL.

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.

2021 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Andreas Pollok

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Wedding photographer Andreas Pollok of Baden-Württemberg, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Baden-Württemberg, Germany wedding photographer Andreas Pollok for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Weinheim, Germany.

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.

2021 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Quintana Roo, Mexico

Alessandro Banchelli

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Wedding photographer Alessandro Banchelli of Quintana Roo, Mexico was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Quintana Roo, Mexico wedding photographer Alessandro Banchelli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Mungata Beach Club in Playa del Carmen.

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.

2021 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh

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.