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Wedding Photography Award - 2688295

At the Château d'Aix in France, the bride joyfully captured a special image with her friends at the dinner table with selfies

Photograph 2688295 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 Château d'Aix.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe 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.

Château d'Aix

2023 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Calvert, 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.