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Herault (34) , France

Yohan Bettencourt

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This image by Yohan Bettencourt, a wedding photographer serving Herault (34) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Yohan Bettencourt,, an exceptional Herault (34) , 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.

Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Ronnie Szeto

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This image by Ronnie Szeto, a wedding photographer serving Hong Kong S.A.R., China, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Ronnie Szeto,, an exceptional Hong Kong S.A.R., China 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.

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

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This image by Rogerio Frota dos Santos, a wedding photographer serving Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Rogerio Frota dos Santos,, an exceptional Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 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.

California, United States

Annie Bang

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Photograph 2650555 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Annie Bang with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Sanctuary Resort, Scottsdale.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder

Wedding photographer Risto Kuitunen of Finland was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Finland wedding photographer Risto Kuitunen for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Naantali.

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.

2021 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Lisa Krantz, Susan Walsh
Washington, United States

Logan Westom

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Image 2620788 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Washington, United States wedding photographer Logan Westom 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 Washington, United States wedding photographer Logan Westom 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.

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Janina Brocklesby

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Wedding photographer Janina Brocklesby of Lancashire, 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 Lancashire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Janina Brocklesby for outstanding and creative wedding photography at The Great Hall At Mins.

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 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Photograph 2478791 was awarded to Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Sofia, Bulgaria wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Grand Hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
London, United Kingdom

Obi Nwokedi

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Photograph 2477581 was awarded to London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Obi Nwokedi for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present London, United Kingdom wedding photographer Obi Nwokedi with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Hilton, London.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best pictures to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer
Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Andreas Pollok

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Photograph 2239501 was awarded to Baden-Württemberg, Germany wedding photographer Andreas Pollok for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

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

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a true accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

2018 v09 Photography Competition Judges

Jeanie Adams-Smith, Joe Weiss, Ken Geiger, Lisa Krantz

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.