Wedding Photos of Couple

The following “Couple” 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 “Couple” 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 wedding photo of a couple kissing on the wall at the breathtaking Castelnau des Fieumarcon in Lectoure, Gers.

Eternal Love: Couple's Kiss at Castelnau des Fieumarcon in Lectoure, Gers, Black and White Beauty

The photographer captured a serene image of the couple sitting on a bench under lush greenery at a wedding in Budapest, Hungary.

Budapest Wedding Couple Embraces Tranquility on Bench Amid Lush Greenery

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Wedding image captured in Budapest, Hungary, shows a couple embracing affectionately in a garden setting.

Romantic Couple Embracing in Budapest Garden: Love Blossoms in Hungarian Wedding Bliss

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Wedding photo captured in Ravenna, Italy, at a secluded woodland near Tre Pizzichi di Sale, showcasing the shelter-like trees where the couple exchanged vows.

Enchanting Ravenna Woodland Wedding: Couple Exchanges Vows Among Shelter-Like Trees at Tre Pizzichi di Sale

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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 taken at a castle in Gelderland, Netherlands, capturing a couple standing on the steps indoors.

Romantic Castle Wedding in Gelderland: Couple Stands on Steps in Dutch Castle

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A stunning silhouette of a couple on their wedding day at Villa Parker reception venue, backlit with a warm orange gel light against a backdrop of three elegant arches. A romantic and dreamy scene capturing the love and beauty of the special day.

Ethereal Elegance: Silhouetted Love at Villa Parker

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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 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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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

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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 wedding portrait taken on the special day in Altopiano di Asiago, Italy. The couple stands on a hill, moving towards a grand tree, lost amidst the natural beauty surrounding them.

Romantic Wedding Portrait Amidst Natural Beauty on Altopiano di Asiago, Italy Hilltop

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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 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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A heartwarming wedding scene unfolds as the couple shares their first dance at Quinta do Roseiral in Ericeira, Portugal, with children watching in awe as they float on the fog.

Magical First Dance Unfolds at Quinta do Roseiral in Ericeira, Portugal with Awe-Struck Children

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A beautiful black and white image of a groom spinning his bride in the rain on their wedding day at The Estate at River Run in Maidens, VA. The couple shares a romantic and tender dance together under the falling raindrops.

Romantic Rain Dance at The Estate: Groom Spins Bride in Beautiful Black and White

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A breathtaking night portrait of a stylish couple walking down the front steps of the Library of Congress in Washington DC on their wedding day. The elegant pair is beautifully illuminated by soft lighting, creating a romantic and memorable scene.

Romantic Night Portrait: Stylish Couple Descending Library of Congress Steps, Washington DC Wedding Day

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A fun and festive wedding exit moment captured at Redstone Inn, where the bride and groom sport heart-shaped sunglasses, adding a playful touch to their celebration.

Fun-Filled Wedding Exit at Redstone Inn: Bride and Groom Don Heart-Shaped Sunglasses for Festive Farewell

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A mesmerizing wedding photo taken at Samujana, Koh Samui. The couple stands together in a beautiful sunset setting with a colorful sky as their backdrop in this serene and elegant shot.

Elegant Sunset Romance: A Mesmerizing Wedding Moment at Samujana, Koh Samui

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A romantic wedding picture taken at Cascina Montena venue, showcasing the couple's intimate candlelit dinner with a beautiful dusk blue sky backdrop through a grand open doorway.

Romantic Wedding Dinner at Cascina Montena: Candlelit Intimacy Amidst Dusk Blue Skies

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A romantic wedding photo at Castello Galli featuring a couple lit by glowing Light Sabers in a nod to 'Star Wars' at night.

Enchanting Wedding Portrait at Castello Galli with Glowing Light Sabers Under Starlit Sky

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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 heartwarming moment captured at a backyard wedding in Watertown, Massachusetts as the bride's brother joyfully photobombs the couple's romantic kiss, adding a touch of fun to the wedding image.

Brotherly Love: Fun Photobomb at Backyard Wedding in Watertown, Massachusetts Captures Heartwarming Moment

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A beautiful wedding photo taken during a couple session at Château Bas d'Aumelas in Montpellier, showcasing the bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss at sunset under the trees.

Romantic Sunset Kiss at Château Bas d'Aumelas: Bride and Groom's Beautiful Montpellier Moment

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In Bretton Woods, NH, at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, a charming detail image unfolds as the groom slips the rings onto the bride's toes amidst the White Mountains on their wedding day.

Romantic Moment: Groom Slips Wedding Rings onto Bride's Toes at Omni Mount Washington Resort

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Wedding day bliss at Aragosta Deer Isle Maine, as the couple shares a joyous embrace on the rocky Maine shore, wrapped up in each other's arms and beaming with happiness.

Blissful Embrace: A Wedding Day at Aragosta Deer Isle Maine Shore

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A romantic wedding photo captured at Flag Hill Winery in New Hampshire, showing a couple sitting by an orchard with a campfire burning in the background during the tranquil blue hour after a rainy day.

Romantic Wedding Bliss at Flag Hill Winery: Couple by Orchard with Campfire at Blue Hour

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A picturesque wedding portrait of the bride and groom taken in the historic village of Clisson, with stunning reflections captured in the river as the couple embraces, creating a unique and captivating composition.

Romantic Wedding Portrait in Historic Clisson Village: Bride and Groom Embracing by River Reflections

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