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France

Valerie Teppe

Photograph 2711301 was awarded to France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Valerie Teppe with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Charente.

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

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Fujian, China

Chengkai Lee

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Fujian wedding photographer Chengkai Lee is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Fujian, China engagement photographer Chengkai Lee 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.

Var (83) , France

Marvin Aimar

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Photograph 2691926 was awarded to Var (83) , France wedding photographer Marvin Aimar for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Var (83) , France wedding photographer Marvin Aimar with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Barjols Family Hugs.

The very top photojournalistic 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 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 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

La Spezia, Italy

Matteo Originale

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Wedding photographer Matteo Originale of La Spezia, 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 La Spezia, Italy wedding photographer Matteo Originale for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lerici, Liguria.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Andy Griffiths

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Photograph 2361436 was awarded to Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Andy Griffiths for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Andy Griffiths with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lancashire.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v18 Photography Competition Judges

Carol Guzy, Lisa Krantz, Peter Power, Ross Taylor

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.