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Wedding Photography Award - 2642477

A France wedding photojournalist at Domaine de Courtalain captured this moment of the Groom getting ready with some help by the groomsmen putting on his pants

Photograph 2642477 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jean Baptiste Chauvin for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jean Baptiste Chauvin with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Domaine de Courtalain.

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 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

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