Wedding Photos of Philadelphia

The following “Philadelphia” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Philadelphia” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

In their engagement portrait at Bok Building, Philadelphia, two women hold each other close after a private rooftop proposal at Bok Bar. Surrounded by candles, they exude relaxed romance.

Rooftop Romance: A Tender Moment at Bok Building

Couple portrait by a Pennsylvania wedding photographer, at Fitler Square in Philadelphia. Fine art portrait capturing the love and connection between the couple against the backdrop of the urban streets.

URBAN LOVE STORY: ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT AT FITLER SQUARE, PHILADELPHIA BY PA PHOTOGRAPHER

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Creative couple portrait at Pennsylvania City Hall Philadelphia with a dusk urban city skyline silhouette on Broad Street, captured by a Pennsylvania wedding photographer.

LOVE IN SHADOWS: DUSK SKYLINE ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT AT PENNSYLVANIA CITY HALL PHILADELPHIA

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Portrait of a couple captured by a Pennsylvania wedding photographer at night in Philadelphia. The scene features a row of trees adorned with yellow lights along Addison Street. This image is a fine art representation of urban love and beauty.

Engagement Portrait: a Philly Duo Illuminated under Night Sky by PA Photographer

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A fine art portrait of a couple in Historic Old City, PA captured by a Philadelphia wedding photographer, showcasing intimate posing in a tight shot.

Intimate Love: Old City, PA- Philadelphia Photographer's Tight Engagement Portrait

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Creative portrait of an engaged couple backlit by light from windows in a room filled with small glass bottles, captured by a Philadelphia wedding photographer at Glen Foerd Mansion.

LUMINOUS LOVE: ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT AT GLEN FOERD MANSION BY PHILADELPHIA PHOTOGRAPHER

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A wedding guest at Marriott Hotel in Downtown Philadelphia stands up to take a quick selfie as the wedding ceremony begins.

MARVELOUS MARRIOTT SELFIE: GUEST GIVES A GRIN AS VOWS BEGIN AT VIVACIOUS VENUE

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Portrait of a couple by a Philadelphia wedding photographer, Quince St, PA: A creative image capturing a couple wrapped in love and foliage at their bw engagement on a historic street in Philly.

Romantic Embrace: Couple's Quince St. Engagement Portrait

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A heartwarming pre-wedding engagement portrait. Two brides-to-be embrace atop Cira Green in Philadelphia at twilight, enveloped in a Pride Flag, accentuating their silhouettes against the city lights.

A Captivating Love Celebration | Brides-to-Be Embrace Philadelphia Twilight Silhouette

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Lifestyle couple portrait at City Hall Philadelphia showcasing a creative and picturesque scene. The couple walks together, hand in hand, with the magnificent Philadelphia City Hall serving as an impressive backdrop. The sunlight highlights them.

Love Blooms in the Shadow of City Hall: An Engagement Portrait Capturing Romance and Urban Beauty

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Award-winning documentary wedding photographer captures a joyful moment as the bride and groom smile while walking out of their ceremony under trees in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Moments of Love: Bride and Groom's Joyful Exit Under Philadelphia's Trees

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Philadelphia Pennsylvania reception venue: Groomsmen sharing dance floor moments with their significant others

Philadelphia Dance Floor Bliss: Groomsmen and their Loves Unite

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Reception Venue: Bride tasting desserts from the dessert table while the groom playfully takes lactaid pills before joining in

Sweet Temptations: A Playful Palette in Philadelphia

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Outside a Philadelphia, PA Reception Venue: A couple walks into their reception as random party goers in the city cheer them on as they pass

Celebration in the Streets: A Joyous Philadelphia Wedding Entrance

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Wedding photo taken at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Shows the bride in her room with a view, captured in a portrait shot with a natural sunlight ambiance.

Sunlit Window Splendor: A Breathtaking Bridal Portrait at Loews Hotel, Philadelphia

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Bride and groom embraced in a passionate rain-kissed scene against the stunning backdrop of Philadelphia City Hall. The urban setting, with its towering buildings, added a gritty and vibrant touch to this award-winning wedding day portrait.

Love Among Skyscrapers: A Rain-Kissed Portrait of Philadelphia City Hall

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Award-winning wedding day portrait taken at the iconic Rocky Steps in Philadelphia, PA. The bride and groom stand beautifully lit against the dusk sky, in a stunning and artistic photograph.

Dusk Delight: Iconic Rocky Steps capture award-winning wedding portrait

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In the heart of Philadelphia, the couple dances joyfully during their engagement session. The iconic City Hall provides a grand backdrop as the photographer captures the graceful dip in the charming city streets, illuminated by the photographer.

Philadelphia Love: Dancing through City Hall

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In the midst of nature under a clear blue sky in Philadelphia, the couple embrace in a dance of joy during their engagement shoot. The photographer skillfully captures this beautiful pose, highlighting the couple's connection and the natural surroundings.

Nature's Embrace: A Joyful Dance of Love

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The couple are aboard the Moshulu in Philadelphia, PA, sharing a romantic kiss in the unique setting of the wine bottle storage cooler, creating an intimate celebration. - Sailor's Kiss: Wine Cellar Embrace

Moshulu Magic: Sailor's Kiss in the Wine Cellar

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In this image captured at a reception venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a groom is seen tearing up while dancing with his mom during the mother/son dance.

The Heartfelt Love Unveiled: A Tearful Groom and His Mom Share an Emotional Mother/Son Dance at a Philadelphia Reception

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A talented documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The picture shows a bride patiently waiting as her mom helps her lace up the buttons on her dress amidst a cluttered bed full of wedding day items

Moments of Love: Philadelphia Bride Prepares, amidst Wedding Day Chaos

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A bride at a wedding reception venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, playfully interacts with her niece in a bathtub filled with colorful ping pong balls.

Philadelphia's Playful Bride: Splashing Joy with Ping Pong Ball Bathtime at the Wedding Reception

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Engaged couple at the Fitler Club in Philadelphia, having fun during their engagement shoot with a prominent Pennsylvania wedding photographer, playing a game of arcade basketball together.

Philadelphia Engagement Fun: Fitler Club Couple Shoot with Top PA Wedding Photographer playing Arcade Basketball

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Engaged couple shares a tender kiss at sunset under a charming bridge on Race Street Pier in Philadelphia, PA, immortalized beautifully by a top Pennsylvania wedding photographer.

Philadelphia's Race Street Pier: A Charming Bridge Setting for the Blissful Sunset Kiss, Immortalized by a Top Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

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Engagement portrait of a couple in Philadelphia, PA, at the Fitler Club, captured by a top Pennsylvania wedding photographer amidst a shower of bokeh lights.

Philadelphia, PA: Glowing Love at the Fitler Club - A Captivating Engagement Portrait by Pennsylvania's Finest Wedding Photographer

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Engagement portrait of a couple at the Fitler Club, Philadelphia, captured by a top Pennsylvania wedding photographer, showcasing a romantic kiss on the warm, beautifully lit indoor stairway.

Fitler Club, Pennsylvania: A Captivating Engagement Portrait Featuring a Romantic Kiss on a Warmly Lit Indoor Stairway, Crafted by a Top PA Wedding Photographer

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Engaged couple embraces against a beautiful sunset backdrop at Philadelphia Museum of Art, captured by a talented PA wedding photographer, creating a stunning evening light portrait by the water.

Love's Golden Hour: Philadelphia Museum of Art Engagement Portrait, Sealed by Sunset and Water, Crafted by a Gifted PA Wedding Photographer

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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the ceremony location, the grooms joyfully run away moments after exchanging vows

The Grooms' Joyful Escape: A Whimsical Wedding in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A pro documentary wedding photographer captures the elation of a newly married couple as they exit a church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The moment earned the photographer a prestigious WPJA Honor Award.

Elation Captured: WPJA Honor Award for Newlywed Couple Exiting Church, Philadelphia, PA

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