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Wedding Photography Award - 2707999

In this photograph taken by a wedding photographer in Ardeche, France, the bride and groom are joyfully covered in lavender seeds. The bride inadvertently gets some in her mouth, while the groom is showered with seeds all over.

Photograph 2707999 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jerome Villard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jerome Villard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Ardeche Town Hall.

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

Ardeche Town Hall

2023 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Mary Calvert, Peter Power, Renée C. Byer

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.