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Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Simon Dewey

This image by Simon Dewey, a wedding photographer serving Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Simon Dewey,, an exceptional Derbyshire, United Kingdom 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.

Somerset, United Kingdom

Simon Biffen

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Somerset wedding photographer Simon Biffen is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Somerset, United Kingdom engagement photographer Simon Biffen 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.

Herault (34) , France

Yohan Bettencourt

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Wedding photographer Yohan Bettencourt 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 Yohan Bettencourt for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de Verchant.

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.

2023 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Tori Deslauriers

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Wedding photographer Tori Deslauriers of Hertfordshire, 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 Hertfordshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Tori Deslauriers for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Berkhamsted.

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.

2023 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick

Dublin, Ireland

Annie Kheffache

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Photograph 2640373 was awarded to Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Annie Kheffache for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Annie Kheffache with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Offaly, Ireland .

The very top reportage-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 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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

California, United States

Chris Shum

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California wedding photographer Chris Shum is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Chris Shum 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 Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Jawad Aslam

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Photograph 2639028 was awarded to West Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jawad Aslam for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present West Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Jawad Aslam with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Cotswolds.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their pictures 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.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Minnesota, United States

Penny McCoy

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Minnesota wedding photographer Penny McCoy is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Minnesota, United States engagement photographer Penny McCoy 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

Yuri Kriventsoff

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Yuri Kriventsoff is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Yuri Kriventsoff 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.

Quebec, Canada

Esther Gibbons

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Photograph 2634928 was awarded to Quebec, Canada wedding photographer Esther Gibbons for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Quebec, Canada wedding photographer Esther Gibbons with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at St. Jax Church, Montreal, Canada.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway