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Wedding photographer Michela Bocciarelli of Milano, 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 Milano, Italy wedding photographer Michela Bocciarelli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Villa Canton, Trescore Balneario, Bergamo.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Jim Gehrz, Mary Vignoles, Susan Walsh
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Clara Sampaio

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Wedding photographer Clara Sampaio of Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil wedding photographer Clara Sampaio for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast, RJ.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz
California, United States

Chris Werner

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Photograph 2598009 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Chris Werner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Northern California.

The very best documentary-style 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 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer
București, Romania

Aurel Virlan

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Wedding photographer Aurel Virlan, was awarded place for photo 214671 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Aurel Virlan, a București, Romania 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.

2009 Q3 Judges

Al Bello, David Leeson, Gina Ferazzi

Photographer's Comment

I was taking photos for the preparation of the bride who had enjoyed herself in a swimming session in the sea, in front of the hotel where the wedding was organized. I was changing the camera objective when I saw one of the bride's friends trying to take a special photo with her wearing a slightly opened bathrobe. I didn't know when I took the second camera which had the objective on (I checked it to be on partial metering and centered on auto focus and I pressed the shutter button of my camera at the same time as the bride's friend). The swimming suit hung on the window handlebar bothered me at first, but then I realized that it was helpful in humorously completing the story. ,

Judges

  • This is a funny picture. The photographer captured the seriousness of the hairdresser along with the humor of the moment. Nice soft natural light.

Wedding photographer Sandro Andrade, was awarded place for photo 1510691 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Sandro Andrade, a Bahia, 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.

2014 Q3 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Vignoles

Judges

  • The light is very nice, and I like the composition with all the hands entering the photo. The phone offers humor – she can’t put her phone down even as she gets the “full works”.
California, United States

Stephanie Secrest

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Wedding photographer Stephanie Secrest, was awarded place for photo 342966 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Stephanie Secrest, a California, 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.

2010 Q1 Judges

Ann Johansson, David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Peter Power

Judges

    Dorset, United Kingdom

    Courtenay Hitchcock

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    Wedding photographer Courtenay Hitchcock, was awarded place for photo 852291 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Courtenay Hitchcock, a Dorset, 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

    • Beautiful, unexpected moment.

    Wedding photographer Wansheng Chen, was awarded place for photo 809136 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Wansheng Chen, a Singapore 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

      New York, United States

      Emin Kuliyev

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      Wedding photographer Emin Kuliyev, was awarded place for photo 1495026 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Emin Kuliyev, a New York, 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.

      2014 Q3 Photography Contest Judges

      David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Vignoles

      Judges

        London, United Kingdom

        Marianne Earthy

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        Wedding photographer Marianne Earthy, was awarded place for photo 280581 in the category for the WPJA's .

        The WPJA contest judges presented Marianne 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.

        2009 Q4 Judges

        David Leeson, David Stephenson, Eric Strachan, Loup Langton, Seth Resnick

        Judges

        • A beautiful, poetic image – fantastic light, muted color and quiet, introspective moment. All of the elements work together to tell a story.

        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.