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Shanxi, China

Pao Cai

This image by Pao Cai, a wedding photographer serving Shanxi, China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Pao Cai,, an exceptional Shanxi, China 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.

Ohio, United States

Andrew Morrell

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This image by Andrew Morrell, a wedding photographer serving Ohio, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Andrew Morrell,, an exceptional Ohio, United States 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.

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Sarah Vivienne

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This image by Sarah Vivienne, a wedding photographer serving Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Sarah Vivienne,, an exceptional Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 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.

Mantova, Italy

Fabrizio Demasi

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This image by Fabrizio Demasi, a wedding photographer serving Mantova, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Fabrizio Demasi,, an exceptional Mantova, Italy 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.

Landes (40) , France

Lisa Baquerin

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Wedding photographer Lisa Baquerin of Landes (40) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Landes (40) , France wedding photographer Lisa Baquerin for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Louvie-Juzon, Pyrénées Atlantiques.

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.

2025 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Mary Calvert, Seth Resnick

Pennsylvania, United States

John Ryan

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This image by John Ryan, a wedding photographer serving Pennsylvania, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase John Ryan,, an exceptional Pennsylvania, United States 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.

São Paulo, Brazil

Eric Corbacho

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This image by Eric Corbacho, a wedding photographer serving São Paulo, Brazil, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Eric Corbacho,, an exceptional São Paulo, 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.

Vendee (85) , France

Jeremie Sangare

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Wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare of Vendee (85) , France was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Vendee (85) , France wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Vendée.

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.

2024 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Lisa Krantz, Mary Vignoles

Guernsey, United Kingdom

Nick Despres

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Photograph 2742266 was awarded to Guernsey, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nick Despres for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Guernsey, United Kingdom wedding photographer Nick Despres with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at St. Saviours, Guernsey.

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

2024 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway

Vermont, United States

Megan Hannah

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Photograph 2742247 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Megan Hannah for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Megan Hannah with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Ponds at Bolton Valley.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2024 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway