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This image by Ruth Blamire Brown, a wedding photographer serving Malaga, Spain, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ruth Blamire Brown,, an exceptional Malaga, Spain 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.

Colorado, United States

Stacy Gillespie

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Wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie of Colorado, United States was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Colorado, United States wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Colfosco - Alta Badia, Italy.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick
Virginia, United States

Xiaoqi Li

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Photograph 2697432 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Xiaoqi Li for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Xiaoqi Li with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Short Pump Hilton, Richmond, Virginia.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn
Fujian, China

Chengkai Lee

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Fujian wedding photographer Chengkai Lee is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Fujian, China engagement photographer Chengkai Lee 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.

Fujian, China

Chengkai Lee

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Fujian wedding photographer Chengkai Lee is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Fujian, China engagement photographer Chengkai Lee 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.

Wedding photographer Shivali Chopra of Delhi, India was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Delhi, India wedding photographer Shivali Chopra for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chennai Bridal Portrait.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Fujian, China

Chengkai Lee

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Fujian wedding photographer Chengkai Lee is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Fujian, China engagement photographer Chengkai Lee 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.

Herault (34) , France

William Lambelet

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Photograph 2688250 was awarded to Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Herault (34) , France wedding photographer William Lambelet with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ahmedabad, India Baraat Ceremony.

The very best documentary-style 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, Renée C. Byer
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Harinder Chahal

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Wedding photographer Harinder Chahal of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany wedding photographer Harinder Chahal for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Assiniboine Park, Canada.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

Wedding photographer Nam Le of Vietnam was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Vietnam wedding photographer Nam Le for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Vietnamese.

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

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.