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Wedding Photography Award - 2626754

A top French wedding photographer at a town hall captured this picture of The bride crying and making a sign to sister on a screen not present because of covid-19

Photograph 2626754 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 City Hall.

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

Lyon City Hall

2021 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Dennis Brack, Justin Merriman, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese

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.