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Wedding Photography Award - 2478026

Lot-et-Garonne wedding photographer captured this photo of a bride wearing a floral crown putting on red sandals, as an identically dressed flower girl tries to do the same

Photograph 2478026 was awarded to France wedding photographer Franck Petit for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Franck Petit with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Layrac, France.

The very top documentary-style 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 major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

Layrac, France

2019 v05 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, David Leeson, 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.