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California, United States

Chris Werner

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This image by Chris Werner, 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 Chris Werner,, 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.

Pistoia, Italy

Alice Franchi

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This image by Alice Franchi, a wedding photographer serving Pistoia, Italy, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Alice Franchi,, an exceptional Pistoia, 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.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Mauricio Urena

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Wedding photographer Mauricio Urena of San Jose, Costa Rica was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded San Jose, Costa Rica wedding photographer Mauricio Urena for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Vista Capital Wedding Venue, Alajuelita, Costa Rica.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

Wedding photographer Andrea Sampoli of Siena, 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 Siena, Italy wedding photographer Andrea Sampoli for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Villa Catignano, Siena.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Nicolas Issaly

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Photograph 2706845 was awarded to Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Nicolas Issaly for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Nicolas Issaly with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Orangerie des Demoiselles.

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

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Photograph 2700387 was awarded to France wedding photographer Sylvain Bouzat for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Sylvain Bouzat with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Bali, Indonesia Champagne Shower.

The very top reportage-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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn
Eure-et-Loir (28) , France

Arnaud Delaunay

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Wedding photographer Arnaud Delaunay of Eure-et-Loir (28) , 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 Eure-et-Loir (28) , France wedding photographer Arnaud Delaunay for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Domaine de Ronsard.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Bouches-du-Rhone (13) , France

Severine Reynaud

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Wedding photographer Severine Reynaud of Bouches-du-Rhone (13) , 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 Bouches-du-Rhone (13) , France wedding photographer Severine Reynaud for outstanding and creative wedding photography at PACA Reception Venue.

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.

2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert
Alagoas, Brazil

Renner Boldrino

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Alagoas wedding photographer Renner Boldrino is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Alagoas, Brazil engagement photographer Renner Boldrino 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.

California, United States

Chris Shum

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California wedding photographer Chris Shum is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present California, United States engagement photographer Chris Shum 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.

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.