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County Antrim, United Kingdom

Jonathan Ryder

Photograph 2693772 was awarded to County Antrim, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jonathan Ryder for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present County Antrim, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jonathan Ryder with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at St Mary's on the Hill Chapel, Belfast.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Photograph 2652496 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at District Winery, Washington DC.

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

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Colorado, United States

Bonnie Sizer

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Wedding photographer Bonnie Sizer 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 Bonnie Sizer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ace Gillett's, Fort Collins, CO .

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

Santa Catarina, Brazil

Jocemar Voss Kovacs

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Wedding photographer Jocemar Voss Kovacs, was awarded place for photo 1747896 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jocemar Voss Kovacs, a Santa Catarina, Brazil 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.

2015 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Bill Frakes, David Leeson

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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.