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The following “Special occasion” 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 “Special occasion” 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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A family legacy captured in a heartfelt photo on a wedding day in Biarritz, France. Four generations, from great-grandmother to granddaughter, beautifully getting ready at home for a special occasion. Embracing tradition and love in a timeless setting.
Generations of Love: Family Tradition in Biarritz, France on Wedding Day Preparations at Home
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A beautiful moment unfolds as the bride steps out of the car on her wedding day at Pembroke Lodge in London, adding a touch of elegance to the special occasion.
Elegant Bride Stepping Out of Car at Pembroke Lodge: A London Wedding Moment
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In Trieste, Italy, a newlywed couple crosses the bustling street under the warm sunshine on their wedding day, captured in a candid moment near the picturesque venue.
Italian Romance: Newlyweds Cross Bustling Street in Trieste, Captured in Candid Moment Near Venue
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Vibrant first dance of the newlyweds captured during a wedding celebration in Sarrebourg, France, filled with lively DJ colors and joyful atmosphere.
Joyful First Dance: Vibrant Newlyweds Celebration in Sarrebourg, France with Lively DJ Colors
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A touching moment captured at Casa de los Bates in Motril, Spain, as the bride shares a first look with her father, who tenderly hides his face with his hand during a heartfelt embrace.
Fatherly Love: Emotion-filled first look at Casa de los Bates in Motril, Spain
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A bride at Can Xicarro in Sitges, Spain, with a single tear falling as she opens a small gift box, her white dress hanging in the background.
Bride's Emotional Moment Opening Precious Gift At Can Xicarro Wedding
Sitges wedding venueCan Xicarro Spainmemorable momentCan Xicarrospain wedding photographertear fallingtear
Chateau de Farcheville, France - A close-up photograph showcases champagne glasses coming together in a toast against a striking black background
Chateau de Farcheville, France: A Toast with Champagne Glasses on a Striking Black Background
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The bride and groom were welcomed into their reception at Hideaway Inn, Colorado Springs, CO with their guests patiently waiting
Guests welcomed the bride and groom to their reception at Hideaway Inn, Colorado Springs, CO
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At an Indian wedding reception, several guests had their hands decorated with henna while they were celebrating and dancing
Many people having their hands adorned with henna amidst celebration and dancing at an Indian wedding reception
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Bridesmaids react to bride in her dress at The Grove, Hertfordshire
Clutching Bouquets and Teary-Eyed: Bridesmaids Witness the Bride's Unveiling at The Grove, Hertfordshire
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