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The following “Bride” 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 “Bride” 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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At Gables LBI, NJ, a bride adorned in a maroon tuxedo reacts emotively as the bride gracefully walks down the aisle during a garden LBI Gable wedding ceremony.
Emotive Moments at a Garden Wedding Ceremony in Gables LBI, NJ
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At the Meridian Banquet Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan, a bride bids farewell to her family following the heartwarming wedding ceremony.
A Bride's Farewell at The Meridian Banquet Center
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At the Westin Hotel in Southfield, Michigan, an enchanting Indian wedding ceremony unfolds as the bride and groom joyfully participate in the traditional ritual of blowing flower petals into each other's faces.
Indian Wedding Ritual at The Westin Hotel
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At the Crystal Gardens Event Center, a heartwarming scene unfolds as the children of the bride and groom share a playful moment while peering in on their parents who are on the verge of exchanging vows.
Children's Peek at the Wedding Bliss at Crystal Gardens Event Center
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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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In the romantic ambiance of Paris, France, amidst a backdrop of the city, the groom joyfully leaps into the air, his spirit lifted in jubilation, while the bride, just a few steps below, watches with affectionate amusement.
Parisian Love: Groom's Joyful Leap
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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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At Valleybrook Country Club, a captivating overhead BW shot captures the bride in the midst of getting ready, delicately slipping her heels on, while her reflection in the nearby mirror adds a touch of elegance and anticipation to the enchanting scene.
A Bride Preparing at Valleybrook Country Club
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At a private home in Ventura, California, a moment unfolds as the mother and bride collaborate on final touches during the getting ready process. Reflected in multiple mirrors, their bond is echoed in the shared reflection.
Mother and Bride's Collaboration in Ventura, California
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In Manchester, Vermont at the Equinox Resort and Spa, laughter ensues as the bride giggles while her sister attempts to buckle her shoe, capturing a heartwarming moment of sisterly love.
Sisterly Shoe Buckling: Heartwarming Laughter at Equinox Resort Wedding in Manchester, Vermont
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At Villa Mansi in Segromigno in Monte, the bride and groom share their first dance in the grand ballroom, surrounded by friends and relatives, radiating love and joy.
Elegance and Love in Villa Mansi's Grand Ballroom: A Magical First Dance in Segromigno in Monte
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Inside Villa Mansi in Segromigno in Monte, the bride's sister and best friends ensure she looks flawless before her grand entrance into the ballroom, surrounded by the opulent interior.
Pre-Wedding Primping at Villa Mansi: A Moment of Beauty and Elegance in Segromigno in Monte
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At St. Andrew's Church in Guernsey, after the ceremony, the bride tenderly pays her respects at her father's graveside, honoring his memory on her special day.
In Loving Memory: A Bride's Heartfelt Tribute at St. Andrew's Church, Guernsey
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At Casale De Pasquinelli, the escorted bride gracefully walks down the aisle, viewed from above, as they pass a charming stone building, encapsulating the moment.
Elegance in Motion: Bride's Journey at Casale De Pasquinelli, Capturing Love by Stone Building
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In London, England, the bride dances joyously with her friends, hands intertwined in a circle around her, epitomizing the bond of friendship and celebration on her special day.
London bride dances with friends, hands intertwined in joyful circle on wedding day
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A wedding image captured at Gray's Inn in London. The bride gracefully walks down the aisle, as seen through a unique high angle shot from a hole in the balcony railing.
Breathtaking Bride at Gray's Inn: A Unique High Angle View From the Balcony Railing
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A beautiful image of a bride and groom on their wedding day in Zurich. The couple is side by side, gazing lovingly at each other as they exit the ceremony, with confetti and flower petals falling around them.
Zurich Nuptials: Bride and groom blissfully exit ceremony, surrounded by confetti and flower petals
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Outside a charming church in Bardos, France, the bride and her father waiting to enter in a vintage VW bus. A unique and whimsical addition to their special day.
Bride and Father Await Entry: Vintage VW Bus at Charming Bardos Church Wedding
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Wedding day image taken at Marche Villa Teloni in San Severino, Marche. A fun-filled pool party scene with the groom mid-air, leaping into the water, joining the bride and bridesmaid already splashing around. A joyous and carefree celebration.
Poolside Paradise: Groom Leaps into Love at Marche Villa Teloni in San Severino, Marche
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A beautiful moment captured at a wedding venue, as the bride and groom smile while taking their first steps together amidst a cascade of petals thrown by joyful guests at the Hilton Hotel in Mersin.
Petal Path of Love: Newlyweds Embrace amid Flower Shower at Hilton Hotel Mersin
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A captivating black and white close-up shot of a bride getting her eye makeup applied at a Swiss hotel in Bodrum on her wedding day.
Bride's Intimate Moment Captured in Swiss Hotel During Makeup Application
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A beautiful wedding portrait taken at Danehill Manor in Nicasio, CA. The image features the bride holding a horse's rein while the groom stands proudly next to his yellow convertible sports car. A unique and elegant union of love and style.
Union of Love and Style: Elegant Wedding Portrait at Danehill Manor in Nicasio, CA
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Wedding day moment at Château de Terride as the bride and groom joyfully cut the cake during their reception celebration.
Joyful Cake Cutting at Château de Terride: A Bride and Groom's Memorable Wedding Moment
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At a wedding at Ritz Carlton Wadi Desert, a little girl gazes in admiration at the bride, surrounded by the serene outdoors and the warm glow of the sun.
Serene Desert Wedding Scene at Ritz Carlton Wadi Desert
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In a playful moment at Domaine de Koukano, a humorous ribbon game unfolds on the green grass of the reception venue during the wedding day capture.
Playful Ribbon Game Unfolds at Domaine de Koukano: Wedding Day Fun on the Green Grass
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A heartwarming moment is immortalized as a bride affectionately kisses her son during a first look at a private home in Newport, RI USA on her wedding day.
Emotional First Look: Bride Tenderly Kisses Son at Private Home in Newport, RI USA
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Wedding day portrait at Venice, Italy. Bride and groom in a tender embrace, waiting to board a gondola in a charming Venetian setting. An intimate image capturing the love and awe of the newlyweds on their special day in Venice.
Romantic Venice: Bride and Groom Embracing Before Boarding Gondola in Traditional Venetian Setting
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Beautiful moment of sisterly love as the bride's sister embraces her after helping with the final touches of her dress, at Marriott Metrocenter in Bethesda, MD on the wedding day.
Sisterly Embrace: Bride's Sister Helps with Final Touches at Marriott Metrocenter in Bethesda, MD
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A happy bride and groom snap a selfie in the luxurious back seat of their classic Rolls Royce while on a scenic journey through the bustling streets of London on their wedding day.
Luxurious London Selfie: Bride and Groom Capture Bliss in Classic Rolls Royce Glamour
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A moment at a Mayfair Church wedding in London, as a devoted bridesmaid cares for the bride's elegant bridal train amidst the sunlit streets in a black and white photo.
Sunlit Streets of Love: Devoted Bridesmaid at Mayfair Church Wedding, London
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