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Paris (75) , France

Samantha Pastoor

Paris (75) wedding photographer Samantha Pastoor is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Paris (75) , France engagement photographer Samantha Pastoor 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

Isabelle Bazin

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Photograph 2689714 was awarded to Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lannemezan, France.

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.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

France

Luan Nguyen

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Photograph 2689034 was awarded to France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Versailles, France.

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 pro wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer

Budapest, Hungary

Attila Ancsin

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Budapest wedding photographer Attila Ancsin is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Budapest, Hungary engagement photographer Attila Ancsin 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.

Illinois, United States

Jason Kaczorowski

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Illinois wedding photographer Jason Kaczorowski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Jason Kaczorowski 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.

Illinois, United States

Jason Kaczorowski

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Illinois wedding photographer Jason Kaczorowski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Jason Kaczorowski 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.

Colorado, United States

Cameron Martinez

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Wedding photographer Cameron Martinez 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 Cameron Martinez for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Crested Butte, Colorado.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Paul Tansley

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Photograph 2682849 was awarded to Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Tansley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Tansley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at London Street Stroll.

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

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Photograph 2681789 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 Airlie, VA Bridesmaids w/Umbrellas.

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

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Isere(38) , France

Anne Russocki

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

We are proud to present Isere(38) , France engagement photographer Anne Russocki 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.