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Photograph 2699934 was awarded to France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Luan Nguyen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Château de Serans.

The very top documentary-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top 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.

2023 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Bill Frakes, David Stephenson, Gary Porter, Kathleen Flynn

Wedding photographer Edoardo Agresti of Italy was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Italy wedding photographer Edoardo Agresti for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Florence Bride.

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 v02 Artistic Guild Judges

Ken Geiger, Martha Rial, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese
California, United States

Tyler Vu

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Photograph 2664085 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Tyler Vu for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Tyler Vu with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at San Francsico, CA.

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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2022 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Mary Calvert, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles
Virginia, United States

Anastasiia Polyakov

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Virginia wedding photographer Anastasiia Polyakov is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Virginia, United States engagement photographer Anastasiia Polyakov 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.

Missouri, United States

Deanna Johnson

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Photograph 2640977 was awarded to Missouri, United States wedding photographer Deanna Johnson for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Missouri, United States wedding photographer Deanna Johnson with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Missouri.

The very best reportage-style 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 pro wedding photographer.

2021 v03 Photography Competition Judges

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

Wedding photographer Chao Chin Yang of Taiwan was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Taiwan wedding photographer Chao Chin Yang for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Taiwan Banquet Hall.

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.

2020 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

David Stephenson, Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Lisa Krantz
Colorado, United States

Trent Gillespie

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Wedding photographer Trent Gillespie of Colorado, 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 Colorado, United States wedding photographer Trent Gillespie for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Vail, Colorado.

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
Minas Gerais, Brazil

Vinicius Terror

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Minas Gerais wedding photographer Vinicius Terror is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present Minas Gerais, Brazil engagement photographer Vinicius Terror 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.

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.