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Wedding Photography Award - 2679000

The bride-to-be in East Flanders was getting ready at home, as her daughter watched from the doorway, eagerly anticipating seeing her mother going into her gown

Photograph 2679000 was awarded to Belgium wedding photographer Sven Soetens for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Belgium wedding photographer Sven Soetens with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Flanders Bride.

The very best photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the world submit their best 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

Flanders Bride

2022 v04 Photography Competition Judges

David Stephenson, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, Mary Vignoles

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.