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Wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu of Istanbul, Turkey was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Foca, Turkey.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles
North Carolina, United States

Neil Thurston

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Photograph 2741450 was awarded to North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Coastal Sol, Kill Devil Hills, NC.

The very top photojournalistic 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2024 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway
British Columbia, Canada

Sachin Saxena

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British Columbia wedding photographer Sachin Saxena is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present British Columbia, Canada engagement photographer Sachin Saxena 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.

Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Catherine Roujean

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This image by Catherine Roujean, a wedding photographer serving Haute-Garonne (31) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Catherine Roujean,, an exceptional Haute-Garonne (31) , France 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.

Photograph 2735393 was awarded to France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Coralie Garavel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at La Factory Thizy les Bourgs Mermaids.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2024 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Justin Merriman, Lisa Krantz, Mary Calvert

Wedding photographer Paolo Blocar of 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 Italy wedding photographer Paolo Blocar for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Belpoggio Su Todi.

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.

2024 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick, Tom Reese
Herault (34) , France

Guillaume Planat

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Wedding photographer Guillaume Planat of Herault (34) , 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 Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Guillaume Planat for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de Villary.

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.

2024 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Vignoles, Seth Resnick, Tom Reese
Isere(38) , France

Chloe Perez

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Isere(38) wedding photographer Chloe Perez is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Isere(38) , France engagement photographer Chloe Perez 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.

Isere(38) , France

Chloe Perez

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Isere(38) wedding photographer Chloe Perez is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Isere(38) , France engagement photographer Chloe Perez 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.

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Jenny Rutterford

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Wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford of West Sussex, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded West Sussex, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jenny Rutterford for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tunnels Beaches, Devon.

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.

2024 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power, 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.