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North Carolina, United States

Song Johns

This image by Song Johns, a wedding photographer serving North Carolina, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Song Johns,, an exceptional North Carolina, 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.

Pennsylvania, United States

Erica Dietz

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Photograph 2705363 was awarded to Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer Erica Dietz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Pennsylvania, United States wedding photographer Erica Dietz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Dormont Rec Center, Dormont, PA.

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 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, William Snyder

China

Jinqi Tan

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Wedding photographer Jinqi Tan of China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded China wedding photographer Jinqi Tan for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Guangdong.

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.

2021 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Martha Rial, Peter Power

Colorado, United States

Jesse La Plante

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Photograph 2611970 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jesse La Plante for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Jesse La Plante with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Della Terra Mountain Chateau.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2020 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Michael Ainsworth, Peter Power

California, United States

Darren Hendry

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Photograph 2388481 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Darren Hendry for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Darren Hendry with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Los Angeles California.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

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.