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Photograph 2711877 was awarded to Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Pedro Volana for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Pedro Volana with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hotel HO Ciudad de Jaén.

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 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bruno Dias Calais

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Wedding photographer Bruno Dias Calais 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 Bruno Dias Calais for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Macaé Rings.

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.

2021 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Ravenna, Italy

Caterina Errani

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Wedding photographer Caterina Errani of Ravenna, 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 Ravenna, Italy wedding photographer Caterina Errani for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Palazzo Marcosanti, Poggio Berni.

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.

2021 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power
United Kingdom

Liam Collard

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Photograph 2622589 was awarded to United Kingdom wedding photographer Liam Collard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present United Kingdom wedding photographer Liam Collard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Koh Samui, Thailand .

The very best reportage-style 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 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese
Florida, United States

David Zaoui

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Wedding photographer David Zaoui of Florida, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Florida, United States wedding photographer David Zaoui for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Miami Florida.

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.

2018 v04 Artistic Guild - Wedding Day Details Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power, Susan Walsh
Herault (34) , France

William Lambelet

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Wedding photographer William Lambelet, was awarded place for photo 1393651 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented William Lambelet, a Herault (34) , France 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 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Seth Resnick, Susan Walsh

Judges

  • You don’t have to be familiar with the wedding customs to appreciate this beautiful image as a visual “gift” so ripe with color and delight you never want to unwrap it. I looked at this photo for a long time on several occasions and always felt like smiling. The photographer has provided us with an image as large and delightful as the festivity itself.

Wedding photographer Paulo Castro, was awarded place for photo 971926 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Paulo Castro, a Portugal 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.

2012 Q3 Contest Judges

Chris Curry, David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, John Kaplan

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    Wedding photographer Malgorzata Woszczyna, was awarded place for photo 55026 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Malgorzata Woszczyna, 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.

    2006 Winter Judges

    Judges

    • This image captures the energy of the cooks and shows that this wedding pulled out all the stops for the food. The color, light and composition are all perfect. Great moment and I love the way the one guy's face peaks out of the sparks. The people in the foreground frame the whole scene very well. Not exactly sure what is going on here, maybe some kind of flambé? Looks like they are having a good time putting on quite a show. The photographer has captured a very dramatic and fiery image at the peak of the action.

    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.