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Wedding Photography Award - 2610161

Lyon church wedding photo from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes after the ceremony bride and groom kiss at the end of the church with the hand of a little girl who throws petals

Photograph 2610161 was awarded to France wedding photographer Sebastien Clavel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Sebastien Clavel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lyon Ceremony.

The very best documentary-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 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 pro wedding photographer.

Lyon Ceremony

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, William Snyder

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.