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The following “Church” 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 “Church” 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 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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A couple laughs in front of Église de Bardos in France on their wedding day. The charming church serves as a beautiful backdrop as they share a joyous laugh standing by the priest.
Joyful laughter at Église de Bardos: French couple's charming wedding moment with a priest
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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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A lovely moment between newlyweds as they exchange vows in front of lush greenery at Valley Presbyterian Church in Portola Valley, CA captured on their wedding day.
Sweet Vows Exchanged Amidst Lush Greenery at Valley Presbyterian Church in Portola Valley
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A newlywed couple happily exits a lovely church in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, captured in a timeless black and white photograph.
Newlywed Bliss: Romantic Exit from Charming Church in Chalon-sur-Saône, France in Timeless Elegance
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Captivating black and white wedding photo taken at Pembroke Lodge, London, of a church ceremony and a reflective composition capturing the grand scene at the bottom of the frame.
Black and White Wedding at Pembroke Lodge - London Church Ceremony Beauty
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A beautiful wedding day portrait taken at the historic Sant'Abbondio church on the golden hill in Lugano, Switzerland. The newlyweds are captured walking hand in hand, with the bride's veil gracefully flowing in the wind against the backdrop of trees.
Romantic Wedding Portrait at Sant'Abbondio Church on Golden Hill in Lugano, Switzerland
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A beautiful bride gracefully descends a staircase at a picturesque Oxfordshire church wedding, the sunlight filtering through the colorful stained glass windows, creating a dreamy and elegant scene.
Graceful Descent: Bride Descending Staircase at Picturesque Oxfordshire Church Wedding in Sunlit Dreamscape
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A heartfelt moment outside Santuario Incoronata church in Foggia as the father gently opens the car door for his daughter on her wedding day, captured in a timeless black and white photograph.
Father's Tender Touch: Daughter's Wedding Day at Santuario Incoronata Church, Foggia
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Overhead shot captured during a wedding ceremony at Eglise d'Ascain, featuring a full church with white choir books standing out against dark attire in a unique high-angle view.
Choir Books In White: Aerial Elegance at Eglise d'Ascain Wedding Ceremony
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A tender moment at a wedding captured at Nanping, Fujian church as a girl sheds tears and crouches with hands covering her face during the emotional ceremony.
Tears of Joy: Emotional Moment at Nanping
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Captured in Cheshire, England, this black and white picture at a family home captures a poignant moment before the bride and her father head to the church, sharing a glass of champagne, reflecting a sentimental pre-wedding scene full of love.
Sentimental Pre-Wedding Champagne Moment: Bride and Father in Cheshire, England Family Home
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Captivating aerial view of a bride being escorted by her father to St. James Church in Liverpool, England, on her wedding day, with a unique shot showcasing a clock in the foreground as she arrives 35 minutes late for the ceremony.
Stunning Aerial Moment: Bride's Luminous Walk To St. James Church in Liverpool, England
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A wedding day moment at Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows in Iseo comes to life as the groom assists the beaming bride out of a vintage Fiat 500, her radiant smile tells a tale of pure happiness as she locks eyes with her love.
Radiant Bride and Groom: Vintage Fiat 500 Moment at Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows
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A candid moment captured during a wedding ceremony at the Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy, as a father lovingly removes his daughter's bridal veil at the altar in a serene and heartfelt scene.
Father's Tender Touch: Captivating Wedding Moment at Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy
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A candid and detailed shot taken at a wedding reception in Linz Church, showcasing children and matching dress patterns in a serene setting, capturing a documentary-like moment on the special day.
Children Dressed in Matching Patterns: Candid Moment at Linz Church Wedding Reception
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Newlyweds exit Sollies Church in Var, surrounded by falling petals, captured in a candid moment during a lively wedding celebration.
Newlyweds Embrace Amid Falling Petals Outside Sollies Church in Var During Lively Celebration
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A romantic couple stands inside a church in Lugos, France, sharing a tender kiss on their wedding day. The indoor setting features dramatic low lighting, adding to the intimate and romantic atmosphere of the session.
Romantic Couple Embracing Love: A Tender Kiss Inside Lugos Church, France, on Wedding Day
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A moment is captured outside Basílica Nossa Senhora das Dores in Porto Alegre, Brazil, as the bride's veil elegantly floats in the breeze, adding a touch of grace to her impending entrance into the Church.
Graceful Veil Floats Outside Basílica Nossa Senhora das Dores in Porto Alegre, Brazil
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A nostalgic black and white wedding photo capturing the bride and groom leaving the church with their hands raised overhead, taken at the Milano venue on their special day.
Retro Romance: Bride and Groom Exiting Church at Milan Venue on Wedding Day
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A stunning wedding portrait capturing the bride and groom under the divine gaze at Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Montserrat. This enchanting image encapsulates the love and joy of their special day.
Divine Love: Bride and Groom at Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Montserrat in Enchanting Portrait
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At Eglise de Pousseaux in Nièvre, the grandmother and the witnesses of the newlyweds ring the bells as they exit the church.
Grandma at the Wedding: Nièvre Church Bells Ring
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A bride and groom stand at the altar of Central United Methodist Church in Sacramento, CA, blowing out candles simultaneously in black and white under dim lighting.
Sacramento Synchrony: Newlyweds Blow Out Candles Together in Black & White Pic
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Engagement portrait of a couple in Bonne Fontaine, by a French wedding photographer, in a fun playful portrait session showcasing fine art.
Celebrate Love: French Photographer Captures a BW Engagement Portrait
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A touching moment captured at a Catholic Church in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, as the groom's daughter lovingly embraces her father after the ceremony, radiating warmth and family bonds.
Radiating Love: Groom's Daughter Embraces Father in Heartwarming Church Scene at Wedding
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At a wedding in Seine et Marne, Paris, France, a young Bridesmaid playfully tries to catch and eat a soap bubble as she exits the church.
Bubbly Bridesmaid: A Whimsical Moment in Seine et Marne
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Bride's veil flowing sideways as she enters Eglise de Mormant on her father's arm, captured in a beautiful black and white shot.
Moment in Mormant: A Bride's Graceful Entrance
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A newlywed bride and groom walk together down the aisle at Ashridge House, Hertfordshire, surrounded by flying confetti in celebration of their marriage.
Romantic Confetti Trail: A Wedding Story at Ashridge House
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Vicar at St Giles Church in Bradford On Tone checks the time anxiously as the bridal party arrives late to the church for the wedding ceremony.
Ticking Clocks: The Vicar at St Giles Church in Bradford On Tone
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Captured in the heart of Paris, the newlyweds share a timeless kiss after their ceremony. The black-and-white portrait, framed by a church doorway, reflects the artistic essence of their wedding day.
Parisian Reverie: A Timeless Kiss in the Heart of Love
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