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The following “Beauty” 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 “Beauty” 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.

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Wedding photo taken at Chateau Saint Marcel in Boé, Lot-et-Garonne featuring a bride getting her hair and makeup done simultaneously by professional artists.
Bride at Chateau Saint Marcel in Lot-et-Garonne: Hair & Makeup Session in Full Swing
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A wedding image captured at Whirlowbrook Hall, Sheffield, showing the Bride getting ready as she puts on her dress, presented in black and white.
Elegant Bride at Whirlowbrook Hall: Captivating Black and White Wedding Beauty Unveiled
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Wedding photo taken featuring a couple illuminated by sunlight between olive trees in Italy
Romantic Italian Olive Grove Wedding: Stunning Sunlight Captures Couple's Love Amidst Nature's Beauty
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A stunning silhouette of a couple on their wedding day at Villa Parker reception venue, backlit with a warm orange gel light against a backdrop of three elegant arches. A romantic and dreamy scene capturing the love and beauty of the special day.
Ethereal Elegance: Silhouetted Love at Villa Parker
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At La Ferme d'Armenon in Paris, France, the gentle wind delicately caresses the bride's veil, creating a captivating dance of fabric moments before the ceremony, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the enchanting scene.
Veiled in Love at La Ferme d'Armenon, Paris
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On the stunning Mallorca Island in Spain, bathed in the golden hues of the enchanting golden hour, the bride and groom pose for a portrait that exudes timeless romance and breathtaking beauty,.
Golden Hour Romance: A Timeless Portrait of Love on Mallorca Island, Spain
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Amidst the majestic pines of Mitchells Mountain Meadows in Truckee, California, a girl adds a touch of whimsy to the outdoor reception as she dances gracefully with her parasol. Against the backdrop of nature's beauty, her joyful movements are captured.
Dancing Under the Pines: A Whimsical Moment at Mitchells Mountain Meadows, Truckee
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A romantic wedding portrait captured in Venice, Italy. The newlyweds are mesmerized by the beauty of the Grand Canal as they gaze affectionately, her head resting on his shoulder. A dreamy image of love and connection on their special day.
Enchanted Love On the Grand Canal: Romantic Wedding Portrait in Venice, Italy
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A striking photo from a wedding day in London, showing the bridal procession walking along the charming backstreets towards Wilton's Music Hall, with a beautiful blue painted wall as the background.
London Bridal Procession at Wilton's Music Hall: Charming Backstreets and Blue Wall Beauty
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Emotive black and white wedding photography in Istanbul, Turkey: Close-up shot showcasing the bride as she delicately has pencil liner added to her lips during the pre-wedding preparations, capturing a moment of intimate beauty and anticipation.
Intimate Beauty: Bride's Lip Liner Pencil Moment in Istanbul, Turkey Black and White Shot
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Intimate black and white portrait of a bride and groom touching foreheads captured on their wedding day at Château de Cruzy, France, showcasing the bond and love between them in a romantic setting.
Romantic French Connection: Bride and Groom Bonding at Château de Cruzy in Monochrome Beauty
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A beautiful wedding image taken at Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Maine, showcasing the newlyweds beaming with joy against the picturesque backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean as the wind gently blows through their hair and boat sails.
Newlywed Joy at Perkins Cove: A Stunning Moment by the Atlantic Ocean in Maine
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A beautiful composition showcasing a bride getting ready through a barn window at Rumbold's Farm in West Sussex, UK, capturing a unique and artistic reflection.
Bride's Elegance: Glimpse of Beauty at Rumbold's Farm, West Sussex Window, UK Reflection unique
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A Washington DC wedding couple embraces in front of a vibrant rainbow wall, symbolizing beauty and love on their special day.
Vibrant Rainbow Wall Embrace: Washington DC Wedding Couple Symbolize Beauty and Love On Special Day
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In Gorizia, Italy, a bride is gracefully exiting a black car on her wedding day, her veil elegantly caught by the wind, adding a touch of sophistication and style to this glamorous moment.
Elegant Bride Exiting Black Car in Gorizia, Italy, Veil Caught By Wind on Wedding Day
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A romantic scene on the couple's wedding day in Baronesse Tacco, Italy, as the groom sweetly kisses his bride on the neck while they sit on a stone wall overlooking the stunning view.
Groom's Tender Kiss to Bride on Baronesse Tacco Stone Wall, Italy Beauty Below
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Bride reflecting in a mirror on her wedding day at Domaine de Verchant in Montpellier, creating a striking and elegant image filled with grace and beauty.
Graceful Reflection: Bride at Domaine de Verchant in Montpellier, Capturing Elegance and Beauty
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A minimalist wedding couple portrait in front of the orange wall of Mairie de Nîmes, showcasing a simple and elegant composition against a soft pastel backdrop.
Minimalist Elegance: Wedding Couple at Orange Wall of Mairie de Nîmes in Soft Pastel Palette
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Newlyweds captured in a beautiful outdoor setting at Manoir du Chêne Rouge in Beaussais sur mer during their wedding day, with a low camera angle showcasing the couple among lush greenery and vibrant yellow flowers.
Newlyweds Bask in Beauty at Beaussais Sur Mer: Manoir Du Chêne Rouge Elopement Bliss
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A vintage black and white photo captured at Lorient Hail Salon during bride's hair preparations on her wedding day, featuring multiple mirrors reflecting.
Mirrors of Elegance: Bride's Hair Preparations at Lorient Hail Salon, Vintage Black and White Photo
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In a picturesque moment at Chateau de Balarin in Gers, France, the bride gazes out the window, bathed in a cascading stream of warm sunlight as she prepares for her wedding day.
Bathed in Warm Sunlight: Bride's Moment at Chateau de Balarin in Gers, France
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A serene outdoor wedding portrait taken on the grounds of Tenuta Passera Marchiotto in Vergiate, Italy, capturing a minute of tranquility and beauty amidst the lush greenery of the venue's woods.
Tranquil Moment: Outdoor Wedding Bliss at Tenuta Passera Marchiotto in Vergiate, Italy
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Embracing bride and groom posing beneath a large, warmly lit art sculpture on their wedding day in Almería, Spain.
Bride and Groom Bask in Love under Glowing Art Sculpture in Almería, Spain
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A breathtaking silhouette portrait of a couple on their wedding day in Blue Hill, Maine. The stunning sunset creates a dramatic sky background behind the couple, adding a touch of romance to the scene.
Graceful Silhouette: A Romantic Sunset Wedding in Blue Hill, Maine
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A couple poses for a portrait on their wedding day amidst the natural beauty of Acadia National Park. In the background, a vibrant rainbow adds a pop of color to the serene and picturesque setting.
Breathtaking Rainbow: Newlyweds Embrace in Acadia National Park's Serene Perfection
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Bride walks into the ocean at French's Point in Maine during a serene wedding day portrait session at the outdoor venue under the sun.
Serene Ocean Stroll: Bride at French's Point Venue in Maine, Sunlit Wedding Portrait Session
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A close-up image capturing the bride getting her makeup done at Windows on the Lake in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.
Bride Beautified by Brushes at Windows on the Lake in Lake Ronkonkoma
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A talented wedding photographer created a breathtaking bridal portrait at Château la Mogère during the golden hour, resulting in an award-winning image capturing the beauty of the bride
Château la Mogère's Golden Hour: Capturing the Beauty of the Bride
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In an award-winning image, a wedding photographer captures a breathtaking bridal portrait at the picturesque Domaine de Belfonds. The stunning bride holds her bouquet, near a window in a room filled with natural light.
Domaine de Belfonds: Blooming Beauty Beside Sunlit Window Bliss
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Embracing Love: Celebrating the beauty of unity, two brides share an intimate pose against the backdrop of a striking industrial door in Kelham Island, Sheffield.
Kelham Island Love: Embracing Unity Amidst Industrial Beauty
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