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Morbihan (56) , France

Benoit Mace

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This image by Benoit Mace, a wedding photographer serving Morbihan (56) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Benoit Mace,, an exceptional Morbihan (56) , 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.

Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Ronnie Szeto

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This image by Ronnie Szeto, a wedding photographer serving Hong Kong S.A.R., China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ronnie Szeto,, an exceptional Hong Kong S.A.R., 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.

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Simon Dewey

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This image by Simon Dewey, a wedding photographer serving Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Simon Dewey,, an exceptional Derbyshire, 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.

Photograph 2712722 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Nilufer Nalbantoglu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Istanbul Vow Reading Look.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 professional wedding photographer.

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North Carolina, United States

Neil Thurston

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Photograph 2700727 was awarded to North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present North Carolina, United States wedding photographer Neil Thurston with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Vista Creek, Manteo, NC.

The very best photojournalistic 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 awarded 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 professional wedding photographer.

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Hampshire, United Kingdom

Paul Tansley

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Photograph 2693560 was awarded to Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Tansley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Hampshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Paul Tansley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Cain Manor, Hampshire, UK.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Colorado, United States

Liam Gordon

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Photograph 2692587 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Liam Gordon for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Liam Gordon with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Florissant, CO.

The very top documentary-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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Elke Teurlings

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Image 2686563 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Elke Teurlings for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Elke Teurlings with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Colorado, United States

Lucy Schultz

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Image 2686386 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Lucy Schultz for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Lucy Schultz with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Maine, United States

Brittany Bugaj

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Image 2686165 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Maine, United States wedding photographer Brittany Bugaj for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Maine, United States wedding photographer Brittany Bugaj with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.