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Sichuan, China

Cheng Guo

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Wedding photographer Cheng Guo of Sichuan, China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sichuan, China wedding photographer Cheng Guo for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Chengdu, China.

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
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hollie Mateer

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Photograph 2598696 was awarded to East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Hollie Mateer for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Hollie Mateer with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at East Yorkshire Ceremony.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top 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 pro wedding photographer.

2020 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Michael Ainsworth, Renée C. Byer

wedding photographer Catherine Hudson Paturet is the recipient of this WPJA Diamond Award for creative wedding engagement photography

We are proud to present France engagement photographer Catherine Hudson Paturet 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.

Wedding photographer Pedro Vilela, was awarded place for photo 2155121 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Pedro Vilela, a Portugal wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2017 Tri3 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, David Stephenson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth, Preston Gannaway, Renée C. Byer

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    Minnesota, United States

    Justin Graddy

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    Wedding photographer Justin Graddy, was awarded place for photo 461511 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Justin Graddy, a Minnesota, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

    The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

    2010 Q3 Judges

    David Leeson, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Renée C. Byer, Seth Resnick, Stephanie Sinclair

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    • This was the most creative of the bunch, using the scrabble game in addition to the rings.

    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.