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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.

83 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

Yellowstone National Park winter wedding photography in the snow of bride and groom during recessional
2020 v06 Photography Competition
Big Sky, Montana wedding photo created as the bride and groom run through guests
2020 v06 Photography Competition
Big Sky, Montana wedding photography from the reception baby nursery room
2020 v06 Photography Competition
Montana wedding photo from Big Sky, MT as the couple grabs champagne after exiting chairlift
2020 v05 Photography Competition
Big Sky, Montana wedding image of the bride and guests partying with drinks spraying above their heads
2020 v05 Photography Competition
Yellowstone winter wedding image of the groom walking toward the ceremony location
2020 v05 Photography Competition
Yellowstone wedding image of the father of bride using the father of groom's back to fill out marriage certificate
2020 v05 Photography Competition
Montana wedding photographer shooting images in Darby of a grandma hugging grandson with masks on
2020 v04 Photography Competition
Wedding photo from Big Sky, Montana as the bride enters outdoor processional
2020 v03 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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26 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

Rock Creek, Montana creative lone trees and stones wedding image
2020 v04 Artistic Guild
Darby, Montana fine art wedding portrait of the couple in the mountain snow with bokeh
2020 v04 Artistic Guild
Big Sky, MT wedding couple posed portrait session with snowy trees as their backdrop
2020 v04 Artistic Guild
Montana big sky artistic wedding photo showing a bouquet on chairlift at the ski resort
2020 v03 Artistic Guild
Lolo Pass, Idaho bride/groom portrait at dusk with a light, some stars and some trees
2020 v02 Artistic Guild
Lolo Pass, Idaho fine art wedding portrait image of the bride/groom with some trees and a great reflection
2020 v02 Artistic Guild
A reflection portrait of the bride and groom at the Teton National Park
2020 v02 Artistic Guild
Yellowstone artistic wedding portrait of the bride and groom on wedding day
2020 v02 Artistic Guild
Yellowstone wedding portrait of the couple in their big day in the mountains
2020 v02 Artistic Guild
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8 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.

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.