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Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

This image by Rogerio Frota dos Santos, a wedding photographer serving Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Rogerio Frota dos Santos,, an exceptional Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 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.

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patrick Mateer

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Wedding photographer Patrick Mateer of East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Patrick Mateer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Bunny Hill Farm, 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.

2023 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power

North Carolina, United States

Michael Freas

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Photograph 2677140 was awarded to North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Michael Freas for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Michael Freas with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Ridge, Asheville, North Carolina.

The very best reportage-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 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Paresh Tailor

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Bedfordshire wedding photographer Paresh Tailor is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Bedfordshire, United Kingdom engagement photographer Paresh Tailor 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

Mark Creery

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Photograph 2668125 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Mark Creery for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Mark Creery with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sweetheart Winery, Loveland.

The very best photojournalistic 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Vendee (85) , France

Jeremie Sangare

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Photograph 2652208 was awarded to Vendee (85) , France wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vendee (85) , France wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Chateau de la Flocelliere.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Sofia, Bulgaria

Lubomir Jiponov

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Photograph 2642678 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Lubomir Jiponov for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Lubomir Jiponov with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Orbita SPA Hotel, Bulgaria.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

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

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Patrick Lombaert

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Photograph 2642203 was awarded to Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Bordeaux, France.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

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

Illinois, United States

Edward Ciesielski

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Illinois wedding photographer Edward Ciesielski is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Illinois, United States engagement photographer Edward Ciesielski 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.

District Of Columbia, United States

Ken Pak

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District Of Columbia wedding photographer Ken Pak is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present District Of Columbia, United States engagement photographer Ken Pak 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.