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Wedding Photography Award - 2331416

Lapoutroie, France couple struggle with wooden yokes around their neck's during their traditional wedding

Photograph 2331416 was awarded to France wedding photographer Nicolas Bernard for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Nicolas Bernard with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lapoutroie, France.

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 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 competitions is a major accomplishment for a pro wedding photographer.

Lapoutroie, France

2018 v17 Photography Competition Judges

Ann Johansson, Justin Merriman, Michael Ainsworth, 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.