visiting Wedding Photographers

Dublin, Ireland

Annie Kheffache

Photograph 2640386 was awarded to Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Annie Kheffache for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Dublin, Ireland wedding photographer Annie Kheffache with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Offaly, Ireland .

The very best documentary-style 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Martin Hecht

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Photograph 2601952 was awarded to Baden-Württemberg, Germany wedding photographer Martin Hecht for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Baden-Württemberg, Germany wedding photographer Martin Hecht with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Gerstetten.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best 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.

2020 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Amanda Voisard, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss

Siracusa, Italy

Simona Cancelli

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Image 2586448 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Siracusa, Italy wedding photographer Simona Cancelli 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 Siracusa, Italy wedding photographer Simona Cancelli 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.

Mississippi, United States

Danny Klimetz

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Photograph 2442996 was awarded to Mississippi, United States wedding photographer Danny Klimetz for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Mississippi, United States wedding photographer Danny Klimetz with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Jackson, Mississippi.

The very best documentary-style 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 professional wedding photographer.

2019 v02 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway, Ross Taylor

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.