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Wedding Photography Award - 2610156

Lyon wedding photo from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes of getting ready with a witness of the groom with a stupor expression on the face

Photograph 2610156 was awarded to France wedding photographer Sebastien Clavel for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present France wedding photographer Sebastien Clavel with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Lyon, France.

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 awarded 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.

Lyon, France

2020 v05 Photography Competition Judges

Justin Merriman, Preston Gannaway, Jen Tse, 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.