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Meuse (55) , France

Pierre Saint Remy

This image by Pierre Saint Remy, a wedding photographer serving Meuse (55) , France, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Pierre Saint Remy,, an exceptional Meuse (55) , 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.

France

Henri Deroche

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Photograph 2711351 was awarded to France wedding photographer Henri Deroche for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Henri Deroche with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Pellevoisin Montbron Castle.

The very best photojournalistic 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 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 v06 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial, Preston Gannaway

Indre (36) , France

Gaelle Caré

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Wedding photographer Gaelle Caré of Indre (36) , 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 Indre (36) , France wedding photographer Gaelle Caré for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chateauroux Bridal Preparations.

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

Western Cape, South Africa

Christelle Rall

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Image 2583636 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to Western Cape, South Africa wedding photographer Christelle Rall 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 Western Cape, South Africa wedding photographer Christelle Rall 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.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ufuk Sarisen

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Photograph 2460471 was awarded to Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Istanbul, Turkey wedding photographer Ufuk Sarisen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Pia Sera, Ankara.

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

2019 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Joe Weiss, Lisa Krantz, Mary Calvert

Primorje-Gorski Kotar county, Croatia

Damir Plavotic

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Photograph 2355091 was awarded to Primorje-Gorski Kotar county, Croatia wedding photographer Damir Plavotic for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Primorje-Gorski Kotar county, Croatia wedding photographer Damir Plavotic with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Zagreb, Croatia.

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 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2018 v18 Photography Competition Judges

Carol Guzy, Lisa Krantz, Peter Power, 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.