Wedding Photos of City

The following “City” 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 “City” 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.

A black and white close-up shot of a couple exchanging vows at San Francisco City Hall during their wedding day, showcasing their love and commitment.

Eternal Love Captured: Vows Exchanged at San Francisco City Hall, A Black and White Moment

A lovely moment captured in Oxford City Centre, UK, as two brides cross paths on their way to their respective wedding venues, creating a beautiful and unique scene of double anticipation and excitement in the city's historic setting.

Brides Crossing Paths: Double Anticipation in Oxford City Centre Wedding Bustle

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Beautiful wedding picture taken at Galerie de la Reine in Brussels capturing a tender embrace between the bride and groom amidst the bustling city night scene, illustrating their strong connection in the midst of a crowd.

Romantic Embrace: Bride and Groom in Brussels Evening at Galerie de la Reine

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Newlywed couple shares a romantic dip and kiss on their wedding day at Bulção Viana bridge in Tijucas. The city's lights create a picturesque backdrop, making this image bold and strong.

Bulção Viana Bridge Kiss: Newlyweds Dip in Romance, Tijucas Lights Make Scene Bold

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Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.

Whispers of Lyon: The Unforgettable Windblown Bride

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A couple embracing and sharing a kiss in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, captured by a WI wedding photographer. A romantic scene between the tall buildings in the city.

Capturing Love: Engagement Portrait in the Heart of Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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A couple engages in a joyful interaction, capturing the essence of their relationship. Against the backdrop of a historical French city, they laugh together, rim lit, and silhouetted against the setting sun.

CAPTURING LAUGHTER | ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN HISTORICAL FRENCH CITY

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Engaging black and white lifestyle couple portrait taken in the town of Albi, France. The photo showcases the couple sitting on steps, framed symmetrically, amidst repeating lines, expertly captured by the photographer.

ALBI, FRANCE | Engaging Portrait: Symmetry, Lines and Black & White Glamour

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Lifestyle couple portrait at Albi, France, featuring a couple walking on a side rail over an industrial backdrop. The black and white image showcases a scene of bike racks on the sidewalk, beautifully highlighted by the photographer.

Engaging Couple in BW | Love in Albi: Dynamic Duo on Industrial Pathway

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A stylish and intimate engagement portrait of a couple taking a stroll through the urban streets of Raleigh, NC. The black and white composition captures a gritty vibe, showcasing their love in a unique setting.

CAPTIVATING URBAN ROMANCE | A Gritty and Glamorous Engagement Session in Raleigh, NC

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A wedding photographer in Germany captured an award-winning image at Heidelberg car park. The photograph highlights intricate details against a gritty contrast, as the bride sits on the dirty ground in her white dress, with shadows creating bold lines.

Contrast Amidst Shadows: Gritty Details at Heidelberg Car Park Wedding

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In Sofia, Bulgaria, a bride and groom have a playful session outside their wedding venue. The groom slides down a metal handrail while the bride stands beside him on concrete steps.

Joyful Moments: Sofia, Bulgaria Embraces Playful Love Outside Wedding Venue

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Renowned wedding photographer captures an award-winning image of a couple dancing surrounded by elderly groups in Rongxing Garden Park, Taipei. A beautiful moment captured in the heart of the city.

Award-Winning Image: Dancing Amidst Elderly Groups in Rongxing Garden Park, Taipei

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Bride and groom burst into laughter at their Kansas City, Missouri wedding reception during speeches, capturing a joyful moment

Kansas City, Missouri: Burst of Laughter at Wedding Reception

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PARIS, FRANCE - A couple strikes a beautiful pose at the bride and groom's dance school on their wedding day. The talented wedding photographer captures their love in this stunning award-winning portrait with an urban vibe.

City of Love Chronicles: Mesmerizing Wedding Dance in Paris

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Wedding photo captures a couple on the rooftop of a reception hall in Paris, France, gazing over the city's rooftops, creating a bold and dramatic image against the stunning sky.

Stunning Parisian Rooftop Romance: A Bold and Dramatic Wedding Session

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Wedding photo captured in Paris, France, featuring a couple illuminated by the photographer's light against the stunning backdrop of the city's architecture.

Parisian Splendor: Luminous Love Shines Amidst Architectural Grandeur for Wedded Couple

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A talented wedding photographer captured this playful and artistic portrait in downtown Cleveland, using a scooter to add a fun touch to the couple's special day.

Playful and Artistic Wedding Portrait in Downtown Cleveland with Scooter

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Bride and groom embraced in a passionate rain-kissed scene against the stunning backdrop of Philadelphia City Hall. The urban setting, with its towering buildings, added a gritty and vibrant touch to this award-winning wedding day portrait.

Love Among Skyscrapers: A Rain-Kissed Portrait of Philadelphia City Hall

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Award-winning wedding day portrait taken at the iconic Rocky Steps in Philadelphia, PA. The bride and groom stand beautifully lit against the dusk sky, in a stunning and artistic photograph.

Dusk Delight: Iconic Rocky Steps capture award-winning wedding portrait

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Wedding photo captured in the Union Market Business District; showcasing the bride and groom during their portrait session on the vibrant city streets before their ceremony in DC

CITY'S CHARM: Vibrant Urban Romance Unveiled in Washington DC's Union Market Business District

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A couple in Macau had an engagement shoot where they posed for portraits on the streets, capturing the vibrant atmosphere and unique architecture of the city

An Engaging Love Story: Stunning Macau Engagement Photos Embrace the City's Vibrant Atmosphere and Unique Architecture

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Portrait captured in Nerja, Málaga, Spain featuring a silhouetted couple illuminated by a blue background against the backdrop of a stunning city building

Nerja, Málaga, Spain Portrait: Silhouetted Couple Illuminated by Blue Background with Stunning City Building

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A fun-loving couple in Memphis recently celebrated their upcoming nuptials by running on the city's sidewalks, stopping for photoshoots in front of charming storefronts along the way

In Memphis, a fun-loving couple celebrated their love with a romantic sidewalk run, stopping for sweet memories along the way

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The engaged couple, with their beautiful eyes, tenderly embrace in the city of Dallas, TX, for a pre-wedding portrait, facing the camera

The couple tenderly embrace in Dallas, TX for a pre-wedding portrait

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The engaged couple are embracing in front of the beautiful view of Bath City, creating a scenic lifestyle pre wedding portrait

In Bath City, the engaged couple embrace for a lifestyle portrait with a view of the town below

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A silhouetted bride and groom-to-be stand at a city crosswalk, basking in the shade of a nearby building

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San Francisco couples portrait lifestyle session in the city against two large green doors

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A San Francisco couple poses during a Northern California lifestyle portrait photography session showing these CA Lovers are enjoying the sunshine on a city street after rain

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Grand Luxe lifestyle portrait photography for a Chicago couple who are engaged and looking up to see entire family in a hotel room on the floor above watching the entire proposal

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