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Wedding Photography Award - 2493706

Guests celebrate their friends' marriage in Orleans in this black and white wedding photo by a documentary-style France photographer.

Photograph 2493706 was awarded to France wedding photographer Henri Deroche for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Henri Deroche with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Orléans, France.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests 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 contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Orléans, France

2019 v06 Photography Competition Judges

Gary Porter, Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Michael Ainsworth

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.