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This image by Carlos Porfírio, a wedding photographer serving Portugal, has been chosen as a WPJA Spotlight for its exceptional creativity.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is delighted to showcase Carlos Porfírio,, an exceptional Portugal 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.

Photograph 2633192 was awarded to Vietnam wedding photographer Thai Le for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Vietnam wedding photographer Thai Le with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Haiphong, Vietnam.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography competitions 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v02 Photography Competition Judges

California, United States

Drew Bird

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Image 2620557 was recognized with a TLC award and presented to California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird 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 California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird 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.

Montana, United States

Larry Stanley

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Photograph 2547812 was awarded to Montana, United States wedding photographer Larry Stanley for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Montana, United States wedding photographer Larry Stanley with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Soldiers Chapel, Big Sky Montana.

The very best reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 v12 Photography Competition Judges

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Tom Beynon

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Photograph 2537576 was awarded to Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Tom Beynon for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Tom Beynon with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Belton Woods Hotel, Grantham .

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

2019 v09 Photography Competition Judges

Nevada, United States

Tara Theilen

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Photograph 2507841 was awarded to Nevada, United States wedding photographer Tara Theilen for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Nevada, United States wedding photographer Tara Theilen with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Valhalla, South Lake Tahoe.

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

2019 v07 Photography Competition Judges