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Wedding Photography Award - 2407321

ile-de-France bride and flower girl wait to enter the church before the wedding ceremony

Photograph 2407321 was awarded to France wedding photographer Jacques Mateos for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Jacques Mateos with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Paris .

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their images 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 major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

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2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, 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.