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Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Isabelle Bazin

Wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin of Haute-Garonne (31) , 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 Haute-Garonne (31) , France wedding photographer Isabelle Bazin for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau de Balarin, Montréal du Gers.

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

Oaxaca, Mexico

Nikhol Esteras

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Wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras of Oaxaca, Mexico was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer Nikhol Esteras for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Oaxaca City.

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

Overijssel, Netherlands

Indra Simons

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Photograph 2435911 was awarded to Overijssel, Netherlands wedding photographer Indra Simons for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Overijssel, Netherlands wedding photographer Indra Simons with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hengelo.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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.

2019 v01 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Michael Ainsworth, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Gaby Ermstrang

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Photograph 2421971 was awarded to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Gaby Ermstrang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Gaby Ermstrang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Kasteel Dussen.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2019 v01 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Michael Ainsworth, Susan Walsh, Jen Tse

Massachusetts, United States

Nicole Chan

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Photograph 2391361 was awarded to Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Nicole Chan for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Massachusetts, United States wedding photographer Nicole Chan with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Lenox Hotel, Boston.

The very top reportage-style 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 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

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

New Jersey, United States

Michelle Arlotta

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Photograph 2379776 was awarded to New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present New Jersey, United States wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at New Jersey.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world 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 professional wedding photographer.

2018 v19 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Preston Gannaway, Will Yurman

London, United Kingdom

Chaiyasith Junjuerdee

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Wedding photographer Chaiyasith Junjuerdee, was awarded place for photo 1902626 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Chaiyasith Junjuerdee, a London, United Kingdom 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.

2016 Q3 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth

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Of all the many hundreds of makeup photos I have seen, this one is different. Simply because of the lipstick on the tissue. It has a quiet, simple serenity, punctuated by a humorous detail.

France

Franck Boutonnet

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Wedding photographer Franck Boutonnet, was awarded place for photo 1481741 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Franck Boutonnet, a France 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 Q3 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Vignoles

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China

Leon Wong

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Wedding photographer Leon Wong, was awarded place for photo 873851 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Leon Wong, a 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.

2012 Q1 Contest Judges

Barry Chin, David Leeson, Glen Wexler, Susan Walsh, Torsten Kjellstrand

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Arezzo, Italy

Fabio Mirulla

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Wedding photographer Fabio Mirulla, was awarded place for photo 1394141 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Fabio Mirulla, a Arezzo, Italy 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 Q1 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Seth Resnick, Susan Walsh