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The following “Marriage” 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 “Marriage” 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 romantic image taken on a wedding day at Hi-Level Golf Course in Kossuth, PA, where a couple is sharing a tender kiss amidst lush green foliage before heading back to their reception.
Romantic Kiss at Hi-Level: Couple Embraces in Lush Garden at Kossuth Wedding Reception
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A candid shot of the First Look moment at Gerbers Bootshaus Uhingen, where the groom smiles while holding the bride's bouquet, capturing a genuine and heartwarming wedding day memory.
Heartwarming First Look at Gerbers Bootshaus Uhingen: Groom's Joyful Smile Holding Bride's Bouquet
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Golden hour union captured at Independence Harbor in Freetown, MA – A couple exchanging vows against the radiant sun, their silhouettes etched against the sky in a serene wedding ceremony.
Golden Hour Romance: Vows Underneath the Radiant Sun at Independence Harbor, Freetown, MA
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Picture taken on the wedding day in Wells, Maine, featuring a couple embracing closely under a picturesque sky.
An Intimate Embrace: Wells, Maine Wedding Couple Enveloped by Stunning Sky Backdrop
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Wedding day photo featuring a bride and groom in an intimate embrace in a charming village alley in Valbonne, Alpes-Maritimes.
Intimate Embrace: Bride and Groom Radiate Love in Charming Valbonne Alley, Alpes-Maritimes
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A picture of a happy couple on their wedding day in Málaga, Spain. The bride and groom are standing under her veil by the sea, with smiles on their faces, against a backdrop of a blue sky.
Sparkling Love: Newlyweds Embracing under Veil by Sea in Málaga, Spain, Against Blue Sky
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A beautiful bride and groom posing for a portrait on their wedding day in Jaén, Spain. The couple is captured indoors against a backdrop of a painted wall adorned with stars, creating a celestial and romantic atmosphere.
Celestial Romance: Bride and Groom Embrace Under Starlit Wall in Jaén, Spain Wedding Portrait
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A beautiful couple in black and white, posing for a portrait on their wedding day at the picturesque Granada, Spain. They stand on a historic arching stone bridge, surrounded by the charm of this romantic location.
Romantic Black and White Portrait of Couple on Wedding Day in Granada, Spain
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A romantic wedding photo captured in Torredonjimeno, Jaén, Spain. The bride and groom stand apart, reaching out to each other's hands, with a small dog curiously looking on in the background.
Romantic Wedding Moment in Torredonjimeno: Bride, Groom, and Curious Dog Share Connection
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A newlywed couple embrace each other on their wedding day in Córdoba, Spain. The drone captures a unique angle of the couple on a wooden dock by the water, surrounded by the scenery on their special day.
Romantic Newlyweds Embrace on Wooden Dock in Córdoba, Spain: Drone Captures Unique Angle
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A heartwarming moment is captured during a wedding ceremony as the couple exchanges vows and rings, promising a lifetime of love and warmth in Shanghai, China.
Exchanging Vows: A Heartwarming Wedding Moment in Shanghai, China
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A timeless black and white wedding photo captured at Geelong Grammar in Victoria, Australia, featuring the bride standing at the altar with her bridesmaids in a line in the background, evoking a sense of elegant nostalgia.
Elegant Nostalgia: Bride and Bridesmaids at the Altar, Geelong Grammar, Victoria, Australia
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A newlywed couple shares a romantic dance under the rain on their wedding day in Northport, Maine. The picturesque scenery complements their love and joy as they celebrate their special day.
Romantic Rain Dance: Newlyweds in Northport, Maine Embrace Love and Joy on Wedding Day
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A beautiful detail shot frozen in time on a wedding day in Blue Hill, Maine, as a couple's hands delicately cut into a splendid wedding cake.
Elegant Cake Cutting: Capturing Romance in Blue Hill, Maine as Hands Gracefully Slice Cake
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A couple poses for a portrait on their wedding day amidst the natural beauty of Acadia National Park. In the background, a vibrant rainbow adds a pop of color to the serene and picturesque setting.
Breathtaking Rainbow: Newlyweds Embrace in Acadia National Park's Serene Perfection
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A romantic wedding couple enjoys a serene canoe ride at sunset in Manchester, Maine, captured beautifully during their outdoor portrait session on their special day.
Serene Sunset Canoe Ride: Wedding Couple's Romantic Portrait Session in Manchester, Maine
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A beautiful wedding image of a newlywed couple in Dublin. The bride and groom sit on a small bench, gazing out at the breathtaking Irish landscape. This image captures the love and joy of their special day against a backdrop of lush green grass and a s
Dublin Newlyweds: Love and Joy Amidst Breathtaking Irish Landscape and Stunning Green Grass Backdrop
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A nostalgic black and white wedding photo capturing the bride and groom leaving the church with their hands raised overhead, taken at the Milano venue on their special day.
Retro Romance: Bride and Groom Exiting Church at Milan Venue on Wedding Day
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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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A beautiful bride gazes down at her wedding guests from a scenic balcony at the Honig Fabriek in Nijmegen, captured in this wedding day photograph.
Gazing From The Balcony: A Bride's Moment At Honig Fabriek In Nijmegen
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A romantic couple embracing in a beautiful silhouette on their wedding day at a stunning wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands. The background is illuminated with a soft blue gel, creating a dreamy and enchanting atmosphere.
Enchanting Silhouette: Romantic Couple Embracing at Stunning Wedding Venue in Gelderland, Netherlands
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A romantic silhouetted wedding photo of a couple embracing at sunset in Mexico, with palm fronds beside them.
Romantic Sunset Embrace: Couple Silhouetted in Mexico with Palm Fronds at Wedding Reception
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A rustic wedding portrait at The Barn at Pioneer Acres in Richfield, Wisconsin. The groom poses against a vintage truck, gazing lovingly at his beautiful bride with a reflection captured in the side view mirror. Rustic charm meets modern love.
Capturing Modern Love: Groom Admires Bride at The Barn at Pioneer Acres, Richfield, Wisconsin
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Lovely moment on the wedding day in Land van Es, Strijen, the Netherlands as the bride proudly shows her wedding ring while the groom receives a heartfelt hug.
Embracing Love: Bride Reveals Wedding Ring as Groom Receives Heartfelt Hug in Strijen, Netherlands
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Artistic wedding photo taken in Verona, Italy, showcasing a unique perspective on the union as a couple stands in silhouette while the newlyweds move towards the light, creating a meaningful portrayal of marriage.
Newlyweds Embracing Light in Verona, Italy's Artistic Wedding Portrait
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A newlywed couple holds hands while being showered with confetti at their fusion wedding, captured in a beautifully backlit outdoor shot at Brympton House in Somerset, UK.
UK Newlyweds Grin as They Tackle a Colorful Shower on Their Big Day
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Newlyweds in Chaparral Pines Payson Arizona share a moment of joy and love in a semi-symmetrical shot, celebrating their marriage after being announced man and wife.
Chaparral Pines: A Moment of Joy and Love
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Newlyweds emerge from the beautiful Rhône church, joyfully enveloped by a shower of delicate flower petals as they begin their married life together.
Petals of Happiness: A Rhône Church Wedding
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A newlywed couple celebrate their marriage in Grado, Gorizia, Italy as they are showered with rice at the exit of the ceremony against a dark background.
Rice Rain: A Grado Wedding Celebration
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At Humble House Taipei, Taiwan, a beautiful wedding moment was captured as the bride looked on at her father and groom hugging fondly
In Taipei, Taiwan, at Humble House, a touching wedding moment occurred when the bride witnessed her dad and groom hug warmly
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