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Colorado, United States

Mark Creery

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Colorado wedding photographer Mark Creery is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Mark Creery 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.

Alberta, Canada

Eliza Slobodzian

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Wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian of Alberta, Canada was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Alberta, Canada wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Park in Canmore.

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
Maine, United States

Kate Crabtree

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Photograph 2741331 was awarded to Maine, United States wedding photographer Kate Crabtree for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Maine, United States wedding photographer Kate Crabtree with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Acadia National Park Elopement Ceremony.

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

2024 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway
São Paulo, Brazil

Eric Corbacho

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Wedding photographer Eric Corbacho of São Paulo, 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 São Paulo, Brazil wedding photographer Eric Corbacho for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sao Paulo.

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

This image by Sylvain Bouzat, a wedding photographer serving France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Sylvain Bouzat,, an exceptional France 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.

California, United States

Joyce Perlman

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This image by Joyce Perlman, a wedding photographer serving California, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Joyce Perlman,, an exceptional California, 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.

Guanajuato, Mexico

Dennis Berti

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This image by Dennis Berti, a wedding photographer serving Guanajuato, Mexico, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Dennis Berti,, an exceptional Guanajuato, Mexico 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.

Indre (36) , France

Aurelien Deletang

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This image by Aurelien Deletang, a wedding photographer serving Indre (36) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Aurelien Deletang,, an exceptional Indre (36) , France 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.

Herault (34) , France

Yohan Bettencourt

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Wedding photographer Yohan Bettencourt of Herault (34) , 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 Herault (34) , France wedding photographer Yohan Bettencourt for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de la Grangette Montagnac.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power, Susan Walsh
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom

Mike Cook

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Wedding photographer Mike Cook of Stirlingshire, 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 Stirlingshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Mike Cook for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Boclair House, Bearsden.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power, Susan Walsh

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.