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Wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni of Ancona, 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 Ancona, Italy wedding photographer Samuele Ciaffoni for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Fano, Italy.

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
West Midlands, United Kingdom

Emil Boczek

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This image by Emil Boczek, a wedding photographer serving West Midlands, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Emil Boczek,, an exceptional West Midlands, 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.

wedding photographer Sze Lee Teo is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Singapore engagement photographer Sze Lee Teo 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.

Tianjin, China

Xing Lei

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Wedding photographer Xing Lei, was awarded place for photo 1528056 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Xing Lei, a Tianjin, China 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 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Susan Walsh, Yunghi Kim

Judges

  • Beautiful pastel colors of flowers, bubbles and dress. Nice detail shot.
  • The extremely narrow focus works exceptionally well to direct our attention to the bouquet. It also makes the bubbles more colorful and compliments the color of the dresses.
  • What can one say about an image as delicately beautiful as this? Not much. But, the use of a long lens, good composition with the natural leading line of the arm to the primary subject, makes for a winning image with a shallow depth of field and that gorgeous smorgasbord of colors.
Illinois, United States

Steve Koo

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Wedding photographer Steve Koo, was awarded place for photo 1638591 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Steve Koo, a Illinois, 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.

2015 Q2 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Mary Vignoles, Michael Ainsworth

Judges

    Connecticut, United States

    David Butler II

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    Wedding photographer David Butler II, was awarded place for photo 474881 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented David Butler II, a Connecticut, 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.

    2010 Q3 Judges

    David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick, Stephanie Sinclair

    Judges

    • Here's another fun moment that won't be forgotten as a bridesmaid takes her precarious perch on the arm of a chair. But there's more here than meets the eye. The photo works through a combination of leading lines and negative space, the latter framed by the angled ceiling to capture the viewers eyes in a perpetual circle that moves from the bottom of the dress to the top and back again. It's classic photojournalism done well.
    Pennsylvania, United States

    Jonathan McBride

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    Wedding photographer Jonathan McBride, was awarded place for photo 538351 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Jonathan McBride, a Pennsylvania, 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.

    2010 Q4 Judges

    David Leeson, John Kaplan, Linda Epstein, Martha Rial, Massimo Mastrorillo

    Judges

    • This shot is brilliant. The bride’s face watching the weather report and seeing the huge swath of rain that’s about to hit her area is great.
    • I found this image very compelling. Although the moment is quiet, you can feel their disappointment and sense the tension. Great storytelling!
    United States

    Abbie Flynn

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    Wedding photographer Abbie Flynn, was awarded place for photo 62506 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Abbie Flynn, 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.

    2008 Q3 Judges

    Judges

    • The emotion on the groomsmen is great. You can see genuine happiness for the couple on their faces. All of the hands clasped and clenched is a good moment.
    New York, United States

    Inbal Sivan

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    Wedding photographer Inbal Sivan, was awarded place for photo 116321 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Inbal Sivan, a New York, 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.

    2009 BRIDES Magazine Judges

    THE 2009 BRIDES MAGAZINE PHOTO CONTEST JUDGES, WPJA Selected Judges

    Judges

    • With vows in hand, the groom celebrates. The joyful, playful mood is underscored by the brightly colored bridesmaids’ dresses. This image captured my imagination.  The grin on the groom's face, along with the raised arms, shows his joy or relief upon finishing his hand-written vows. The laughing bridesmaids, and the bride going about her business, add content to his emotion.  The tent works well to frame the content in this photo and helps guide the viewers eye.

    Wedding photographer Gustavo Gaiote, was awarded place for photo 343841 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Gustavo Gaiote, a Brazil 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.

    2010 Q1 Judges

    Ann Johansson, David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Peter Power

    Judges

    • Reflections are always worth looking for, but don't always produce results like this. There is a lot going on in this frame which makes it enjoyable to look at, but the look on the bride's face, and the fact that it is the focus of the image, sets it apart from others like it.

    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.