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Istanbul, Turkey

Serenay Lokcetin

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This image by Serenay Lokcetin, a wedding photographer serving Istanbul, Turkey, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Serenay Lokcetin,, an exceptional Istanbul, Turkey 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.

Wedding photographer Heloisa Todescatt of Paraná, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Paraná, Brazil wedding photographer Heloisa Todescatt for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Parana, Brazil Groom.

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
Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Caroline Elenbaas

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Wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas of Noord Brabant, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Caroline Elenbaas for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Landgoed Tielens in Hoeven.

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

Wedding photographer Florent Cattelain of 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 France wedding photographer Florent Cattelain for outstanding and creative wedding photography at En Marge Restaurant, Aureville.

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.

2019 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power
South Carolina, United States

Ben Chrisman

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Wedding photographer Ben Chrisman, was awarded place for photo 60421 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Ben Chrisman, a South Carolina, 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.

2007 Q4 Judges

Judges

  • Graphic, timeless. Funny. The light streaming in from the window works better than any strobe could have. Capturing only half of the girl's face to the right adds intrigue.

Wedding photographer Alex Zeevi-Christian, was awarded place for photo 54111 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Alex Zeevi-Christian, a 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.

2007 Q1 Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith

Judges

  • This picture has some nice lines to it as well as texture. The penmanship is also interesting as is the way the wedding party decided to have their guests find their seats. The soft clouds on the pastel blue sky offer a nice clean background
London, United Kingdom

Mark Earthy

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Wedding photographer Mark Earthy, was awarded place for photo 62711 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Mark Earthy, 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

  • Beautiful light highlighted the white tie against the dark background.
Mazowieckie, Poland

Dorota Kaszuba

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Wedding photographer Dorota Kaszuba, was awarded place for photo 857096 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Dorota Kaszuba, a Mazowieckie, Poland 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.

2011 Q4 Contest Judges

Andrea Bruce, Bill Frakes, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Yunghi Kim

Judges

  • Nice interaction, nice light and you can hear the bride say 'yay' with her arms.
Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Mark Wallis

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Wedding photographer Mark Wallis, was awarded place for photo 775371 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Mark Wallis, a Derbyshire, 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.

2011 Q4 Contest Judges

Andrea Bruce, Bill Frakes, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Yunghi Kim

Judges

  • Simple, nice.

Wedding photographer Alex Zeevi-Christian, was awarded place for photo 53611 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Alex Zeevi-Christian, a 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.

2007 Q1 Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith

Judges

  • Really nice seeing by the photographer. Bless you for not using a strobe to kill the ambiance created by the warm tent light and the cold evening light. The clothes pins really offer a nice graphic element. I'd love to see this picture really, really big.

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.