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David Clumpner

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Hi, I'm David. I'm a documentary wedding photographer who believes in real, raw, emotional photography. I have traveled and lived in many countries and states, always pursuing adventure and good stories. This is how I came to be a photographer: every family's story is unique and I love making it visual. There is always emotion - sometimes a subtle hand brush, other times hugs or tears. Finding those moments and saving them for you is what I do.

121 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

The bride and groom shared an emotional ceremony by the lake in Glacier National Park, surrounded by the majestic glaciers
2022 v04 Photography Competition
The Missoula, Montana bride was grateful for her bridesmaid's help holding her gown in the bathroom stall as she prepared for her big day
2022 v04 Photography Competition
As the couple said their vows on the shoreline of Glacier Park, Montana, a small boat could be seen in the distance on the lake, making for an unforgettable wedding ceremony
2022 v04 Photography Competition
A Bigfork, Montana dress slipup is captured on the dance floor
2022 v03 Photography Competition
In a black and white moment captured by the Montana photographer, the flower girl and bride get ready for the big day in Manhattan, Montana
2022 v03 Photography Competition
Guests let loose and dance on mini lit stages at the Manhattan, Montana wedding reception, wigs flying and hair swaying in the excitement of the party
2022 v03 Photography Competition
As the Montana elopement photographer captures the sweet moment, a wriggling and scratching dog basks in the joy of their owner's outdoor ceremony in DeBorgia, MT, surrounded by a field of waving grass
2022 v03 Photography Competition
In a black and white moment captured from a high angle overhead shot, the newlyweds share their first dance at their Belgrade, Montana wedding, surrounded by dining guests at tables
2022 v03 Photography Competition
Documentary style photography from a Missoula, Montana wedding showing a bridesmaid shaving the bride's armpits on the back deck
2022 v02 Photography Competition
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1 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

A Montana engagement photo shoot session of a couple by the lake | Missoula photographer
Diamond Awards 2018 v09
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39 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

World's best and most unconventional wedding photography from Superior, Montana of the outdoor dinner table at night under a string of lights and trees
2021 v03 Artistic Guild
World's top and most original Glacier, MT wedding portrait photography of a couple lit at dusy overlooking the water
2021 v03 Artistic Guild
World's most artistic and best wedding couple portraits from Glacier Park in BW with the brides dress blowing in the windy scene near a wind bent tree
2021 v03 Artistic Guild
A creative Gallatin Gateway wedding detail picture at the 320 Guest Ranch in Montana near Yellowstone National Park showing the reception venue tent and sky at dusk
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
View this pictorial Lamar Valley wedding day pic in BW of the couple with bison, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Yellowstone from the WPJA
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
An upscale black and white Wyoming wedding couple portrait at the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone with the vast mountain scene behind the bride and groom
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
An upscale black and white Montana wedding couple portrait at 320 Guest Ranch in Gallatin Gateway for a reflection portrait using only a single exposure
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
Belgrade, MT wedding couple artistic image session in BW with the bride and groom holding hands in open field
2021 v01 Artistic Guild
Montana wedding barn venue reception photography during the blue hour with indoor lighting showing off
2021 v01 Artistic Guild
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11 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes David Clumpner as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (3)

David Clumpner chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for David Clumpner.

Outdoor ceremony image from an Alpine Falls Ranch Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue - Superior, Montana Elopement Photo by David Clumpner
Alpine Falls Ranch Boutique Hotel Venue - Superior, Montana Elopement Photo Story Award
Outdoor adventure elopement ceremony image from Lamar Valley, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park - Photo by David Clumpner
Lamar Valley, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park Elopement Photo Story Award
Outdoor adventure wedding pictures from a ceremony with dogs in Big Sky, Montana - Elopement Photo by David Clumpner
Big Sky, Montana Elopement Photo Story Award

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