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Rhode Island, United States

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

This image by Kathryn Wallace Yeaton, a wedding photographer serving Rhode Island, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Kathryn Wallace Yeaton,, an exceptional Rhode Island, United States 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

Bonnie Sizer

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This image by Bonnie Sizer, a wedding photographer serving Colorado, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Bonnie Sizer,, an exceptional Colorado, United States 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

Bonnie Sizer

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This image by Bonnie Sizer, a wedding photographer serving Colorado, United States, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Bonnie Sizer,, an exceptional Colorado, United States 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.

Vermont, United States

Oliver Parini

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Photograph 2712275 was awarded to Vermont, United States wedding photographer Oliver Parini for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vermont, United States wedding photographer Oliver Parini with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Bolton Valley, Vermont.

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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

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 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2023 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Wedding photographer Johnny Shryock of Virginia, 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 Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Airlie, Virginia, USA.

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

Virginia, United States

Johnny Shryock

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Photograph 2681830 was awarded to Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Virginia, United States wedding photographer Johnny Shryock with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at The Westin Washington Dulles, VA.

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 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

California, United States

Tanushree Vaidya

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Wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya of California, 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 California, United States wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Central Texas Wedding Couple.

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

São Paulo, Brazil

Eric Corbacho

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São Paulo wedding photographer Eric Corbacho is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present São Paulo, Brazil engagement photographer Eric Corbacho 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.

Florida, United States

Julie Ambos

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Florida wedding photographer Julie Ambos is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Florida, United States engagement photographer Julie Ambos 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.