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The following “Tight shot” 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 “Tight shot” 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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Taken by an artistic wedding photographer at Careys Manor in Hampshire, image displays the stunning gold shoes worn by bridesmaids, alongside the bride. The warm tones and tight composition showcase the intricate details of the dresses and shoes.
Golden elegance: Bridesmaids' gilded shoes shine in Hampshire's Careys Manor
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In the picturesque San Juan National Forest, CO, bride and groom intimately embrace hands amidst the vibrant autumn hues, their love radiating as they embark on their joyous wedding journey.
A Breathtaking Wedding: Embraced Love in San Juan National Forest at the Water
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At Château des Varennes, a skilled wedding photographer captured a close-up shot of the bride and groom's intertwined hands, reminiscent of Michelangelo's iconic painting of God and Man.
Intertwined Eternity: A Renaissance-Inspired Wedding Portrait at Château des Varennes
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In an impressive display of artistry, the talented photographer captured a close-up shot at Thelma Hut in Silverton, CO. The image reveals the bride as she carefully prepares her snowboard boots for her unique backcountry wedding ceremony.
Snowy Vows: A Bride's Artful Preparation at Thelma Hut, CO
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In the city of Poitiers, France, the elegant wedding gown patiently awaits the bride.
Exquisite Elegance: Behind the Scenes of a Glamorous Wedding in Poitiers
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In this award-winning capture in Gorizia, Italy, an artistic wedding photographer focuses on the bride's shoes hanging on the headboard. The intricate details of the painting on the wall and the golden lamp add depth and beauty to the image.
Golden Lamp Illuminates Bride's Shoes Hanging on Italian Headboard
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In an award-winning photo captured by an artistic wedding photographer at Trieste, Italy, the bride's hand delicately touches her necklace, beautifully illuminated by the sunlight, creating a mesmerizing and detailed image.
Trieste Illumination: A Mesmerizing Image of a Delicate Bridal Touch
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A talented wedding photographer captured a detail image in Udine, Italy, featuring an intricate composition of wedding and engagement rings adorned with vibrant flowers, beautifully filling the entire frame.
Udine Elegance: Rings and Flowers Unite in Mesmerizing Matrimony
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Capturing the anticipation and joy of the bride, this award-winning image showcases a close-up of her hand and flowers she leaves the church in Lisbon, Portugal. The bouquet held tightly inside the car, accompanied by vibrant confetti on the ground.
Blooming Bliss: Bride's Hand and Bouquet amidst Lisbon Celebration
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An award-winning wedding day image showcases the hands of a bride adorned with wedding rings and a bouquet, while a white lace veil elegantly wraps around her arms at Märchenwald Altenberg, Odenthal.
Märchenwald Altenberg's Magic: A Bride's Hands Unveil Love and Grace
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An award-winning wedding image captured by an artistic photographer in Dortmund, Germany. The detailed shot reveals the bride's curled hair, necklace, and unique bird's nest earrings.
Exquisite Dortmund Wedding: Captivating Details of the Bride's Artistic Elegance
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In Geneva, Switzerland, under sunny skies, the bride gently brushes against a field of wheat, gracefully clutching the delicate trail of her veil. This beautifully composed image reveals the purity of her special day.
Swiss Serenity: A Bride's Graceful Embrace amidst Golden Wheat Fields
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A captivating low angle detail shot at the exquisite St. Mina Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, as wedding rings are gracefully passed on by the witness to the hands of the couple.
GRACEFUL RING EXCHANGE: St. Mina Church's Captivating Low Angle Detail Shot
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In a detailed shot from a wedding at Terra Residence in Sofia, Bulgaria, the rings are beautifully captured against the backdrop of a fooseball game field.
THE PERFECT SCORE: Rings Strike a Winning Goal against a Fooseball Field
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In Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, at the bride's home, a wedding detail shot of the backside details, showcasing her full back tattoo of foliage beautifully framed by her white dress.
Framed Elegance: Bride's Flora-tastic Tattoo Steals the Spotlight in German Affair
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An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of wedding rings against the rustic backdrop of a roaring fireplace at a cozy Chicago winery, embracing the romantic ambiance with warm bokeh circles.
Rustic Flames: Intimate Love Soars Amidst Chicago Winery's Warm Embrace
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The award-winning wedding photographer captures a special scene at Domaine de Réputé in Sainte Cécile, France. The image shows the bride, groom, and their children wearing vintage-style shoes that perfectly complement the venue's charm.
Charming Vintage Style: A Family Wedding Portrait at Domaine de Réputé
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The artistic wedding photographer captures an intimate detail pic at Hethfelton House in Dorset, where the couple lovingly adjust their newly exchanged wedding rings. The black and white image emphasizes the beauty of their intertwined hands.
Interwoven Promises: Intimate exchange amidst Hethfelton House's allure, Dorset's elegance mesmerizes
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An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up image of the bride's bleeding feet, as the groom lovingly helps her buckle her white wedding shoe on the vibrant green grass in Edmonton, Canada.
Soothing Love: Bride's Bleeding Feet, Edmonton's Grass Represents Resilience
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At Manoir de la Garde, the bride skillfully cuts the ribbons on her bouquet. This award-winning photo captures the intricate details of the moment, showcasing the bride's flowers on her wedding day.
Romantic Ribbons: Capturing the Bride's Bouquet at Manoir de la Garde
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Wedding photo captured at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel İstanbul, showcasing an artistic detail shot of the rings illuminated by the light streaming in through a window.
Sunlit Splendor: Rings at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel İstanbul
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A beautiful wedding photo captured at a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio. This sunset image showcases the rings and key details of the special day.
Sunset Splendor: Cleveland Wedding Shines with Radiant Rings
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Wedding photo: Capturing the delicate beauty of rings on a leaf, this gray-toned detail shot was taken at Schloss Walbeck in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
LUXURY UNVEILED: Rings on a Leaf, Captured at Schloss Walbeck in Germany
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A stunning wedding photo taken at Schloss Walbeck in Germany. The image features delicate rings gracefully placed on a beautiful flower in shades of soft pink.
Schloss Walbeck Serenade: Rings Dance on Soft Pink Blossoms
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Wedding photograph taken in Metz, Moselle, in a park. The bride and groom hold hands, intertwining their fingers while showing the rings on the groom's chest.
Eternal Vow: Mesmerizing Metz Park Pairs Passionately Display Ties that Bind
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At Nandi Hills, the couple shares big smiles in a closely posed portrait. The tight shot focuses on their faces and warm embrace. - Smiles and Embrace: Nandi Bliss
Nandi Bliss: Smiles and Embrace
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In Buggiano Castello, Tuscany, during an engagement couple photo session, the couple stands face to face in profile. The tight shot captures their connection, and the pastel tones in the picture add a soft and romantic touch.
Buggiano Castello Serenade: A Delicate Portrait of Love in Tuscany
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In the enchanting surroundings of Brookside Gardens, the couple shares a warm embrace. A tight shot captures her radiant smile in this intimate pose. - Serenade of Smiles: Garden Embrace
Brookside Gardens: Serenade of Smiles in a Garden Embrace
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An award-winning wedding day detail picture captures the artistry of a creative photographer in Zug, Switzerland. The image features a simulation of a wedding couple using paperclips as bodies and wedding rings as their heads.
Zug's Artistry Unveiled: Paperclip Brides and Ring Groom Portrayal
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In La Foce, Chianciano Terme, Siena, a wedding detail shot captures the rings placed delicately on old books during the getting ready process.
Captivating Love: Vintage Rings Rest Peacefully on Aged Pages in La Foce
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