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Illinois, United States

Madi Ellis

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 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Elke Teurlings

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Image 2686570 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Elke Teurlings for capturing a real moment at an actual event and being ranked with the world’s best wedding photographers.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is happy to present Noord Brabant, Netherlands wedding photographer Elke Teurlings with a True Love Captured TLC WPJA award for recording a real moment at a marriage event: wedding photojournalism.

The best wedding photographers from around the world send in their favorite ‘emotion’ images to the WPJA’s TLC documentary photography contests for recognition in this highly competitive field. The most notable working photojournalists and newspaper picture editors in the industry (not the wedding industry) review their work and award the top images.

Colorado, United States

Jesse La Plante

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Photograph 2661225 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 Black Canyon Inn, Estes Park.

The very top reportage-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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial

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.