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Photograph 2707689 was awarded to Portugal wedding photographer Carlos Porfírio for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Portugal wedding photographer Carlos Porfírio with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Casa Sacoto, Portugal.

The very best photojournalistic 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 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.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Anna Mikulich

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Wedding photographer Anna Mikulich of Hampshire, 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 Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Anna Mikulich for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Hampshire, UK.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Mary Calvert, Mary Vignoles
New York, United States

Danielle Gardner

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New York wedding photographer Danielle Gardner is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present New York, United States engagement photographer Danielle Gardner 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.

Siena wedding photographer Federico Pannacci is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Siena, Italy engagement photographer Federico Pannacci 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.

Washington, United States

Laura Schoeggl

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Wedding photographer Laura Schoeggl, was awarded place for photo 602716 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Laura Schoeggl, a Washington, 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 Q4 Judges

David Leeson, John Kaplan, Linda Epstein, Martha Rial, Massimo Mastrorillo

Judges

  • Great moment of all the bridesmaids and bride jumping in the water. You get all the faces and just the right moment before impact.
Missouri, United States

Jeremy Lawson

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Wedding photographer Jeremy Lawson, was awarded place for photo 55121 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jeremy Lawson, a Missouri, 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.

2006 Winter Judges

Judges

  • A classic, well done goodbye scene. It almost feels like the photographer IS the woman with the outstretched arms. The expressions are strong, the energy captured is quite nice.
South Carolina, United States

Ben Chrisman

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Wedding photographer Ben Chrisman, was awarded place for photo 320171 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.

2009 Q4 Judges

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

Judges

  • For me, this is one of the best images in the entire contest. Great gesture, solid lighting, good composition and outright hysterical.
  • This image has a great feel to it. I loved that they were obviously in such a formal place but were behaving as though it was their party and no one else's. It has great warmth to it, too.
Alberta, Canada

Dorota Karpowicz

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Wedding photographer Dorota Karpowicz, was awarded place for photo 1565526 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Dorota Karpowicz, a Alberta, Canada 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 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

Judges

  • This is a nice quiet photo of hands delicately and patiently holding the flower.
Colorado, United States

Chris Humphreys

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Wedding photographer Chris Humphreys, was awarded place for photo 70326 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Chris Humphreys, a Colorado, 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.

2008 Q4 Judges

Amanda Voisard, Bill Frakes, Bob Carey, Brian Lanker, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

Judges

  • This is a timeless picture, great moment and composition. It's more than a wedding picture. It's a photograph that can be hung on a wall as art. I love the way the photographer stood back, quietly took in the scene, absorbed the moment and the surroundings. It has so many layers of information - many photographs in this one frame. I love bride and groom's body language - they stand like as if they are gods, position of hands, position of birds near the hands - all of this in the context of the wedding guests all looking up at the birds' release, in the context of beautiful near the ocean landscape.
  • A beautiful interpretation of an old classic. Black and white photography coupled with a graceful moment and nice composition set this image apart.
Massachusetts, United States

Emily Sterne

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Wedding photographer Emily Sterne, was awarded place for photo 278346 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Emily Sterne, a Massachusetts, 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.

2009 Q4 Judges

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

Judges

  • Another ceremony image with a lot of humor. I love the composition with the heads of the bride and groom cropped out as they both reach for folks in the crowd. The couple holding hands is also a nice touch.

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.