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Wedding Photography Award - 2515661

The bride feeds a concerned-looking baby at Le Lavandou in this black and white award-winning image by a Marseille wedding photographer.

Photograph 2515661 was awarded to France wedding photographer Colas Declercq for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Colas Declercq with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Le Lavandou.

The very top photojournalistic wedding photographers from around the globe submit their top photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their photos 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.

Le Lavandou

2019 v08 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, Dennis Brack, Martha Rial, William Snyder

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.