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The following “Wedding photo” 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 “Wedding photo” 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.

Beautiful wedding photo at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton, CA capturing a tender moment between the bride and her father during the first dance.

Emotional Father-Daughter First Dance at The Club at Castlewood Wedding in Pleasanton, CA

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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In this wedding photo, the bride and her bridal party are captured walking through the wet streets of Edinburgh towards the ceremony.

Enchanting Edinburgh: Bride and Bridal Party Walk through Rainy Streets to Ceremony

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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 taken in Budapest, Hungary, with the couple's faces close, smiling, and hands intertwined, capturing the love in the air.

Magical Moment in Budapest: Smiling Couple's Intertwined Hands Capture Love in Wedding Snapshot

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Wedding photo taken at a Budapest hotel captures a moment when the groom checks the time on his watch, his reflection visible in a mirror.

Groom's Time Check: Budapest Hotel Wedding Photo Captures Reflective Moment in Mirror

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Wedding photo captured at The Scenery Vintage Farm, Ratchaburi, showing the bride kissing the ring finger of the groom during their outdoor ceremony.

Romantic Moment: Bride Kisses Groom's Ring Finger at Vintage Farm Wedding in Ratchaburi

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Wedding photo captured at Cape Fahn Hotel in Samui, Thailand, depicting the couple's first dance outdoors at night with a stunning display of fireworks in the background.

Stunning Fireworks Light Up Night Sky as Couple Dances Outdoors at Cape Fahn Hotel

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Wedding photo taken at Pont du Casse Hotel in Lot-et-Garonne, France captures a couple sharing a kiss under a bubble exit after their church ceremony.

Romantic Bubble Exit Kiss at Pont du Casse Hotel in Lot-et-Garonne Wedding Celebration

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Wedding photo captured at Regatta Place in Newport, RI USA, showcasing a heartwarming moment during the mother/son dance with matching facial expressions.

Emotional Moment Captured at Regatta Place: Mother/Son Dance Shows Perfectly Synced Expressions

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Wedding photo taken at a mountaintop hotel in Shandong, China, showcasing a joyful couple with a "happiness" sign on the hotel glass, with expansive mountain views and a blue sky in the background.

Shandong Summit Say 'I Do': Joyful Couple Celebrates Love with Stunning Mountain Backdrop

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Wedding photo capturing a groom running to pick up the bride while holding a bouquet, taken at The Westin Xi'an, China.

Groom sprints to bride with bouquet at The Westin Xi'an, China

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Beautiful wedding photo taken at a venue with a stunning old wall as a backdrop for the happy couple.

Romantic Couple Says "I Do" Against Enchanting Old Wall Backdrop in Fairytale Wedding Scene

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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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Wedding photo taken of the lit couple in the evening at Ponto Vechio

Romantic Evening Wedding Shot Captures Lit Couple at Ponto Vecchio

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Wedding photo taken featuring a couple illuminated by sunlight between olive trees in Italy

Romantic Italian Olive Grove Wedding: Stunning Sunlight Captures Couple's Love Amidst Nature's Beauty

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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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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 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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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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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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Wedding day moment at Domaine De Conseillant captures the groom playfully having his hair pulled by two friends, a fun and candid shot full of laughter and camaraderie.

Groom's Laughter: Playful Hair Pull at Domaine De Conseillant Wedding Celebration

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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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A humorous moment unfolds at Brittland Manor in Chestertown, MD, as a wedding guest discreetly tries to finish off a bag of wine before the night ends.

Guest Sneaks Bottle of Wine at Historical Brittland Manor Wedding in Chestertown, MD

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A playful moment frozen in time at an elegant wedding venue, showcasing a curious young guest reaching towards a cooler filled with alcoholic beverage drinks at The Inn at Mount Vernon Farm in Virginia.

Curious Guest's Festive Reach: Playful Scene at The Inn at Mount Vernon Farm, Virginia

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A moment captured at Château La Hitte, France on the wedding day, featuring hugs, mirror reflections, and bright smiles in a cozy setting.

Whimsical Wedding Bliss: Hugs, Reflections, and Smiles at Château La Hitte, France

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A beautiful bride and groom embrace in the rain, captured in a romantic scene at the National Gallery of Art East Wing on their wedding day. The soft backlight highlights their connection and love for each other.

Enchanting Rainy Day Romance: National Gallery of Art East Wing Wedding Embrace

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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 beautiful wedding day image taken at the bride's relative's home in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. The groom serenades the bride with a song on the calm morning of their special day. A heartwarming image captured in a cozy setting.

Serenading Love: A Beautiful Wedding Morning in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

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