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Wedding Photography Award - 2671206

A moment on the dance floor at a reception venue in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is captured with DJ lights and green lights creating silhouettes

Photograph 2671206 was awarded to France wedding photographer Chrystel Echavidre for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Chrystel Echavidre with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Biarritz.

The very top reportage-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 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 true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Biarritz

2022 v03 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Ken Geiger, Preston Gannaway

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.