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Isere(38) , France

Chloe Perez

This image by Chloe Perez, a wedding photographer serving Isere(38) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Chloe Perez,, an exceptional Isere(38) , 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.

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Emil Boczek

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Wedding photographer Emil Boczek of West Midlands, 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 West Midlands, United Kingdom wedding photographer Emil Boczek for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateau Dumas, Auty.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese

Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France

Patrick Lombaert

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Wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert of Cotes-d'Armor (22) , 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 Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France wedding photographer Patrick Lombaert for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Lanouaille, France.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Jim Gehrz, Mary Vignoles, Susan Walsh

Maine-et-Loire (49) , France

Estelle Offroy

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Photograph 2672350 was awarded to Maine-et-Loire (49) , France wedding photographer Estelle Offroy for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Maine-et-Loire (49) , France wedding photographer Estelle Offroy with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château de la Cartrie, Bécon Les Granits.

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 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway

Colorado, United States

Brenda Bergreen

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Photograph 2633913 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Brenda Bergreen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Brenda Bergreen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Colorado Catering.

The very best reportage-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 professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert, Preston Gannaway

Colorado, United States

Matt Wilson

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Colorado wedding photographer Matt Wilson is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Colorado, United States engagement photographer Matt Wilson 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.

China

Zhongkun Zhang

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Wedding photographer Zhongkun Zhang of China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded China wedding photographer Zhongkun Zhang for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Fujian.

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 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Peter Power

Portugal

Daniel Monteiro

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Photograph 2362591 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 Porto .

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v18 Photography Competition Judges

Carol Guzy, Lisa Krantz, Peter Power, Ross Taylor

Arezzo, Italy

Daniele Vertelli

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Wedding photographer Daniele Vertelli, was awarded place for photo 1482051 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Daniele Vertelli, a Arezzo, Italy wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2014 Q3 Photography Contest Judges

David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Vignoles

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There were three photos within this image – the cake, the people chatting and then the verb of the photo- the groom being tossed. I love these layers and thought the photographer did a great job capturing the energy of the scene. Well done.

Messina, Italy

Ettore Colletto

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Wedding photographer Ettore Colletto, was awarded place for photo 1753196 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Ettore Colletto, a Messina, Italy wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2015 Q4 Photography Contest Judges

Amanda Voisard, Bill Frakes, David Leeson

Judges

Three primary elements work together in this image, the waiters, dutifully in command of their service, the shadows spilling across stone and the castle-like structure hinting of royalty. Thus composition, light and subject all work together throughout this fine photo.