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Photograph 2707095 was awarded to Napoli, Italy wedding photographer Vincenzo Aiello for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Napoli, Italy wedding photographer Vincenzo Aiello with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at .

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 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 competitions is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

Photograph 2693095 was awarded to Portugal wedding photographer Daniel Monteiro for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Portugal wedding photographer Daniel Monteiro with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Vila do Conde, Portugal.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese

Photograph 2692347 was awarded to France wedding photographer Ronan Jégaden for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Ronan Jégaden with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château de Vallery, Yonne.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Tom Reese
Cheshire, United Kingdom

Karl Chester

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Wedding photographer Karl Chester of Cheshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Cheshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Karl Chester for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Double Tree by Hilton, Liverpool.

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 v01 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles, Peter Power
Antwerpen, Belgium

Sanne De Block

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Photograph 2670948 was awarded to Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Sanne De Block for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Antwerpen, Belgium wedding photographer Sanne De Block with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at .

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.

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway
Vicenza, Italy

Luca Fabbian

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Wedding photographer Luca Fabbian of Vicenza, 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 Vicenza, Italy wedding photographer Luca Fabbian for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Il Piccolo Mondo, Zovencedo.

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.

2022 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
Sofia, Bulgaria

Boni Bonev

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Wedding photographer Boni Bonev of Sofia, Bulgaria was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Boni Bonev for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Papur Beach & Bar, Black Sea.

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.

2020 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz
Dublin, Ireland

Kevin Kheffache

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Wedding photographer Kevin Kheffache of Dublin, Ireland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Kevin Kheffache for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Ballymagarvey.

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.

2019 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles
Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Gaby Ermstrang

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Wedding photographer Gaby Ermstrang of Noord Brabant, Netherlands was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Gaby Ermstrang for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Flemish Barn Wedding Venue.

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.

2019 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Amanda Voisard, David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Mary Vignoles
Massachusetts, United States

Katie Kaizer

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Katie Kaizer is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Katie Kaizer 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.