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Rhone (69) , France

Elise Julliard

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This image by Elise Julliard, a wedding photographer serving Rhone (69) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Elise Julliard,, an exceptional Rhone (69) , 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.

Washington, United States

Benjamin Wagner

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Photograph 2711459 was awarded to Washington, United States wedding photographer Benjamin Wagner for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Washington, United States wedding photographer Benjamin Wagner with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Maple Leaf Events, Stevenson, WA.

The very best photojournalistic 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 true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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Siena, Italy

Marco Vegni

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Photograph 2698985 was awarded to Siena, Italy wedding photographer Marco Vegni for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Siena, Italy wedding photographer Marco Vegni with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Villa Grassina, Pelago.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world 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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East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patrick Mateer

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Wedding photographer Patrick Mateer of East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Patrick Mateer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Round Chapel, Hackney, London.

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.

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Foggia, Italy

Pino Coduti

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Photograph 2680191 was awarded to Foggia, Italy wedding photographer Pino Coduti for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Foggia, Italy wedding photographer Pino Coduti with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Apulia Church Ceremony.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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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Wedding photographer Castille Alma 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 Castille Alma for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lyon.

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.

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Guanajuato, Mexico

Jorge Alcala Goded

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Wedding photographer Jorge Alcala Goded of Guanajuato, 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 Guanajuato, Mexico wedding photographer Jorge Alcala Goded for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Opuntia Eventos, San Miguel de Allende.

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.

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Siena, Italy

Marco Vegni

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Wedding photographer Marco Vegni of Siena, 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 Siena, Italy wedding photographer Marco Vegni for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Siena, Tuscany.

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.

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Massachusetts, United States

Yuri Kriventsoff

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Massachusetts wedding photographer Yuri Kriventsoff is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Massachusetts, United States engagement photographer Yuri Kriventsoff 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.

California, United States

Nicky Byrnes

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Photograph 2610536 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Nicky Byrnes for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Nicky Byrnes with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lake Tahoe, CA .

The very top reportage-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 pro wedding photographer.

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