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Wedding photographer Donatella Barbera of Firenze, 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 Firenze, Italy wedding photographer Donatella Barbera for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Tuscany.

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.

2019 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
Western Australia, Australia

Jacob Gordon

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Photograph 2560856 was awarded to Western Australia, Australia wedding photographer Jacob Gordon for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Western Australia, Australia wedding photographer Jacob Gordon with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Vietnam.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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.

2019 v16 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power, Tom Reese

Photograph 2560434 was awarded to Bulgaria wedding photographer Hristina Handzhieva for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Bulgaria wedding photographer Hristina Handzhieva with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kranevo, Varna.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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.

2019 v16 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power, Tom Reese

Photograph 2240196 was awarded to Greece wedding photographer Vasilis Maneas for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Greece wedding photographer Vasilis Maneas with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Patrida Imathia.

The very best documentary-style 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v09 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Ken Geiger, Lisa Krantz
București, Romania

Mihai Zaharia

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Photograph 2236181 was awarded to București, Romania wedding photographer Mihai Zaharia for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present București, Romania wedding photographer Mihai Zaharia with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Bucharest.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse, Tom Reese
Kent, United Kingdom

Helen Batt

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Wedding photographer Helen Batt, was awarded place for photo 1909351 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Helen Batt, a Kent, 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.

2016 Q3 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth

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    South Carolina, United States

    Ben Chrisman

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    Wedding photographer Ben Chrisman, was awarded place for photo 1549426 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.

    2014 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

    David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

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      Wedding photographer Vasilis Maneas, was awarded place for photo 1607231 in the category for the WPJA's .

      The WPJA contest judges presented Vasilis Maneas, a Greece 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.

      2015 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

      Chris Curry, David Leeson, John Kaplan

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        United States

        Scott Juarez

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        Wedding photographer Scott Juarez, was awarded place for photo 62401 in the category for the WPJA's .

        The WPJA contest judges presented Scott Juarez, a 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 Q3 Judges

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        • Composition, color and unique location combined to set this image ahead of many others.
        British Columbia, Canada

        Rick Collins

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        Wedding photographer Rick Collins, was awarded place for photo 1258916 in the category for the WPJA's .

        The WPJA contest judges presented Rick Collins, a British Columbia, 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.

        2013 Q3 Contest Judges

        Dennis Brack, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Yonathan Weitzman

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          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.