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California, United States

Joyce Perlman

This image by Joyce Perlman, a wedding photographer serving California, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Joyce Perlman,, an exceptional California, 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.

Pennsylvania, United States

John Ryan

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Pennsylvania wedding photographer John Ryan is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Pennsylvania, United States engagement photographer John Ryan 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.

Massachusetts, United States

Alex Gordias

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Wedding photographer Alex Gordias of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Alex Gordias for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Endicott Estate, Dedham.

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.

2020 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh

Lodzkie, Poland

Piotr Maksa

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Wedding photographer Piotr Maksa of Lodzkie, Poland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Lodzkie, Poland wedding photographer Piotr Maksa for outstanding and creative wedding photography at "On the hill" Mansion, Lodz .

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.

2020 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power, Susan Walsh

Massachusetts, United States

Simi Rabinowitz

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Photograph 2480276 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Simi Rabinowitz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Burden Mansion, New York City.

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

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

France

Kerry Morgan

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Photograph 2408046 was awarded to France wedding photographer Kerry Morgan for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Kerry Morgan with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hedsor House Bucks UK.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

Michigan, United States

Brian Widdis

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Wedding photographer Brian Widdis, was awarded place for photo 62171 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Brian Widdis, a Michigan, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2008 Q2 Judges

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Arima, Trinidad and Tobago

Juma Bannister

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Wedding photographer Juma Bannister, was awarded place for photo 463256 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Juma Bannister, a Arima, Trinidad and Tobago wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2010 Q3 Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick, Stephanie Sinclair

Judges

Very subtle but meaningful image. The subtle moments have a nice intimacy to them.

Siena, Italy

Carlo Carletti

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Wedding photographer Carlo Carletti, was awarded place for photo 53591 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Carlo Carletti, a Siena, Italy wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2007 Q1 Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith

Judges

The photographer has captured the ambience of a reception that's being held on the grounds of a beautiful historic home, with an ensemble playing soft background music. This is clearly an elegant, sophisticated wedding.

London, United Kingdom

Christian Keenan

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Wedding photographer Christian Keenan, was awarded place for photo 63246 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Christian Keenan, a London, United Kingdom wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2008 Q3 Judges

Judges

Simply a lovely, romantic scene as the bride walks down the path. It's nice not to see an overpowering presence of photographer or lens in this image - the setting and dress are enough.