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

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Damien Lorek,, 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.

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.

Photograph 2712315 was awarded to Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Jaen, Spain wedding photographer Rocio Sanchez with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Garcíez, Jaén, Spain.

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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Wedding photographer Jessica Evrard of 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 France wedding photographer Jessica Evrard for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Château Chapeau Cornu, Isere.

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
Texas, United States

Brandon Lai

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Texas wedding photographer Brandon Lai is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Texas, United States engagement photographer Brandon Lai 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.

Tennessee, United States

Leah Moyers

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Photograph 2706582 was awarded to Tennessee, United States wedding photographer Leah Moyers for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Tennessee, United States wedding photographer Leah Moyers with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Firehouse Chicago.

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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Rhone (69) , France

Mallory Davies

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Photograph 2704016 was awarded to Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Mallory Davies for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Rhone (69) , France wedding photographer Mallory Davies with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine du Vivier, Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder
Illinois, United States

Madi Ellis

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Photograph 2699558 was awarded to Illinois, United States wedding photographer Madi Ellis for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Illinois, United States wedding photographer Madi Ellis with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Illinois Outdoor Ceremony.

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 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

wedding photographer Paolo Blocar is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Italy engagement photographer Paolo Blocar 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.

Santa Catarina, Brazil

Willian Mariot

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Santa Catarina wedding photographer Willian Mariot is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Santa Catarina, Brazil engagement photographer Willian Mariot 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.