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The following “Newlyweds” 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 “Newlyweds” 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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Newlyweds sharing a kiss under the Palace of Fine Arts dome entrance in San Francisco, CA. Photograph captures the intimate exchange with a low camera angle, blue sky, and a romantic touch of wind.
Romantic Kiss Under Palace of Fine Arts Dome: Newlyweds Embrace Love in San Francisco
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Bride and groom at The Rowantree, Edinburgh, UK, walking through a shower of confetti after their ceremony - a joyful moment captured beautifully in this wedding photo.
Blissful Confetti Shower: Newlyweds at The Rowantree, Edinburgh, UK - Capturing Joyful Wedding Moment
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Wedding photo capturing the couple at Charleston Harbor Beach, joyfully high-fiving guests during their recessional after the ceremony.
Charleston Harbor Beach Bliss: Newlyweds High-Five Guests in Recessional Joy
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Wedding photo captured in Budapest, Hungary during the reception. The image shows the bride and groom resting outside during the nightly festivities.
Newlyweds Relaxing under the Stars at Reception in Hungary's Capital City
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A photographer captured a black and white image of the bride and groom kissing in a car at a wedding in Budapest, Hungary.
Newlyweds Share Romantic Kiss in Budapest Wedding Car - Breathtaking Black & White
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A heartwarming moment captured in Sofia, Bulgaria, as the newlyweds assist their grandmothers in moving to the church, one of whom uses a walker.
Sofia's Sweet Scene: Newlyweds Help Grandmas to Church with Walker in Touching Moment
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A couple is seen leaving The Westin Xi'an hotel for their new life together in this wedding photo.
Newlyweds Depart from The Westin Xi'an, Embarking on the Journey of a Lifetime
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A wedding photo taken in Gelderland, Netherlands, capturing the couple driving away in their car after the ceremony, with a blurred background due to the show shutter effect.
Newlyweds in Gelderland: Just Married Couple Speeds Away in Car, Blurred Background Romance
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A newlywed couple walking hand in hand on their wedding day at Gray's Inn, London. This unique shot captures the couple from the interior of a vintage car, symbolizing their journey into marriage together.
Journey to Fore-Ever: Newlyweds at Gray's Inn Seamlessly Transition from Car to Marriage
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A beautiful wedding photo taken at Bodrum ruins featuring a happy bride and groom exiting the outdoor ceremony amidst a shower of confetti and flower petals. The couple stands side by side, smiling, and surrounded by their guests.
Joyful Newlyweds: Bodrum Ruins Celebration with Confetti and Flower Petals Surrounding the Happy Couple
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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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This beautiful black and white image captures the sweet embrace of a newlywed couple on their wedding day at a private residence in Saratoga, CA, during an outdoor ceremony in a garden setting.
Saratoga Garden Love: Newlyweds share a sweet embrace at a private residence outdoor ceremony
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A beautiful portrait captured at Garre' Vineyard & Winery in Livermore, CA, where a newlywed couple gazes lovingly at each other against a breathtaking sunset.
Sunset Love: Newlyweds Gaze Adoringly at Garre' Vineyard & Winery, Livermore, CA
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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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Beautiful candid moment of newlyweds cutting their wedding cake, captured in black and white at CAV Restaurant in Providence, RI, USA, showcasing the humorous and endearing confusion of the couple as they navigate this traditional task together.
Elegant Cake Cutting Delight: Newlyweds at CAV Restaurant in Providence, RI Show Humorous Confusion
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A breathtaking wedding portrait taken during sunset in San Vigilio di Marebbe, South Tyrol, Italy. The newlyweds are seen in the distance, framed by the stunning Dolomites. A romantic and captivating image of the couple standing on a small hill.
Romantic Sunset Wedding Portrait With Dolomites Backdrop in San Vigilio di Marebbe, South Tyrol
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Black and white wedding photo captured at Top of the Town in Arlington, VA, showcasing a groomsman clinking a glass of water to signal the kiss between the newlyweds.
Groomsman's Toast: A Black and White Moment at Top of the Town in Arlington, VA
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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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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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In Bordeaux, France, the newlyweds step out from their wedding venue into the vibrant streets, surrounded by their loved ones while another photographer captures the moment from a balcony opposite them.
Newlyweds Stepping Out in Bordeaux: A Street Celebration with Loved Ones, Captured from Afar
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Wedding day image taken at Shenandoah National Park, showcasing a passionate kiss between the couple in a stunning natural backdrop. The love between these newlyweds is palpable in this picturesque setting.
Romantic Kiss at Shenandoah: Newlyweds Share Sweet Moment in Majestic National Park
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A newlywed couple skiing and snowboarding down Aspen Mountain, captured in this winter wedding photo at the picturesque Colorado venue.
Newlyweds Skiing and Snowboarding Down Aspen Mountain: Winter Wedding at Colorado Venue
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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 newlywed couple standing under a delicate veil on their wedding day at Burg Blankenstein in Hattingen, set against the serene, minimalistic white background.
Newlyweds Under Delicate Veil at Burg Blankenstein: Serene Wedding Day in Hattingen
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A beautiful bride tosses rose petals as part of an Indian wedding tradition, captured in a candid moment at Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula, CA.
Indian Bride Tosses Rose Petals: Candid Moment at Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula, CA
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A lovely moment captured on the wedding day in Isère, France, as the newlyweds exit the Mairie de Domène under a cascade of bubbles, a symbol of joy and celebration.
Bubble Bliss: Newlyweds Exiting Mairie de Domène in Isère, France, Surrounded by Joyful Bubbles
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Wedding day captured at Swampscott, MA venue: Newlyweds share a sweet minute inside a classic car following Greek Orthodox ceremony.
Swampscott, MA Nuptials: Newlyweds Embrace Inside Classic Car Post-Greek Orthodox Ceremony
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Newlyweds share a tender embrace on a crisp fall day at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, creating a timeless and intimate detail shot in the great outdoors.
Embracing Love: Fall Wedding Romance at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine
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A beautiful silhouette portrait of a newlywed couple sharing a kiss near their wedding venue at Arcadia in Portland, Maine, while a guest plays pinball in the background, adding a unique and playful twist to the fun wedding photo.
Romantic Kiss at Arcadia: Newlyweds Share Joy as Guest Plays Pinball in Portland
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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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