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The following “Photography” 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 “Photography” 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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Wedding photo taken at Villa di Bagno in Porto Mantovano, Mantova, capturing a black and white image from a low angle during the rice throwing ceremony.
Elegant Rice Toss: Black and White Wedding Moment at Villa di Bagno Mantova
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Photographer captures wedding couple waving to guests from a helicopter at Doxford Barns, Northumberland, UK.
Doxford Barns Wedding Couple Wave from Helicopter in Stunning Aerial Portrait in Northumberland, UK
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A tender moment between a bride and her father at Basalt Golf Club, captured as they share a heartfelt gaze before walking down the aisle on her wedding day.
Heartfelt Gaze: Bride and Father Share Tender Moment at Basalt Golf Club Before Aisle Walk
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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 wedding couple enjoys their first sail together in Boothbay, Maine, near Linekin Bay Resort, captured on their special day.
Romantic Wedding Sail in Boothbay, Maine: Linekin Bay Resort Captures Love’s First Voyage
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A picturesque wedding moment captured at Chateau de Montalieu in Isère, France, as the bride joyfully tosses her bouquet onto the lush green grass lawn.
Joyful Bride Tosses Bouquet at Chateau de Montalieu in Isère, France's Lush Lawn
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High angle shot of the bride writing a letter to her husband at Dockside Guest Quarters in York, Maine, on their wedding day.
Bride's Intimate Letter Writing Moment at Dockside Guest Quarters, York, Maine Wedding
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A beautiful silhouette portrait of a newlywed couple sharing a kiss near their wedding venue at Arcadia in Portland, Maine, while a guest plays pinball in the background, adding a unique and playful twist to the fun wedding photo.
Romantic Kiss at Arcadia: Newlyweds Share Joy as Guest Plays Pinball in Portland
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A touching moment at Thorpe Gardens as the bride is moved to tears during the groom's heartfelt speech on their wedding day.
Bride Moved to Tears by Groom's Heartfelt Speech at Thorpe Gardens Wedding Ceremony
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Emotional black and white image captured at a bride and groom's home in Nances city, Savoie, France, showcasing a heartfelt first look as the bride sheds tears during an embrace on their wedding day.
Tears of Joy in Nances City: Emotional Monochrome First Look at Bride and Groom's Home
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A candid and detailed shot taken at a wedding reception in Linz Church, showcasing children and matching dress patterns in a serene setting, capturing a documentary-like moment on the special day.
Children Dressed in Matching Patterns: Candid Moment at Linz Church Wedding Reception
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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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Beautiful outdoor wedding portrait taken at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano, showing a groom waiting for his bride as she refreshes, capturing a serene scene at the venue.
Groom Awaits Bride at Borgo Tre Rose: Serene Outdoor Wedding Portrait in Montepulciano
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A romantic embrace on the water taxi in Venice's Grand Canal, a serene post-ceremony ride captured during a peaceful outdoor wedding portrait session.
Venetian Serenade: Love on the Water Taxi in Venice's Grand Canal Wedding Portrait Session
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A romantic couple on their wedding day in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain, sharing a kiss in a picturesque forest setting with a white smoke grenade creating a heavenly backdrop.
Romantic Couple's Dreamy Kiss: Cazorla, Jaén, Spain Wedding in Enchanted Forest with Smoke Grenade
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A candid documentary shot taken at the wedding reception venue, Domaine de l'Écart in Burgundy, France, showcasing the bride's elegant dance moves as her feet gracefully move across the floor, emphasizing her shoes and dress during a festive day.
Elegant Dance Amidst Festive Atmosphere: Bride's Graceful Moves at Domaine de l'Écart, Burgundy, France
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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 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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A beautiful bride, dressed in traditional attire, walks gracefully into the outdoor Haldi ceremony at Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa, surrounded by women carrying parasols under the warm sun.
Sun-kissed Serenity: Bride Embarks on Traditional Haldi Ceremony at Elba Estepona Gran Hotel
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A black and white photograph captures a Hindu ceremony at Brympton House in Somerset, UK, showing the couple's family gently covering their eyes with hands.
Captivating Hindu Wedding Ritual at Somerset Estate
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At Costa Verde Hotel in Puntarenas, a wedding couple exits the ceremony as guests cheer, captured from a low camera angle with symmetrical framing.
Blissful Beginnings: A Couple's Journey at Costa Verde Hotel in Puntarenas
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Amidst the groom's preparations at a charming Rhône reception venue, his son arrives in tears, prompting the bride and groom's guests to reunite father and son before the wedding.
Emotional Reunion: Groom's Son in Tears at Rhône Reception Venue
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Groom, surrounded by his best men, walks towards the ceremony venue at Castelvecchio in Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy, creating a timeless and elegant image of unity and friendship.
The Groom and His Best Men: A Sagrado Timeless Walk to Unity
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A beautiful pre-wedding engagement portrait captured in the picturesque Cannaregio district in Venice, Italy. The creative shot features a couple sharing a kiss, with the serene backdrop of canals and boats in the water behind them.
CAPTIVATING CANALS: Romantic Pre-Wedding Portrait in Venice's Enchanting Cannaregio District
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Milpitas wedding photojournalist captures the bride being playfully ambushed by friends and cousins, as they apply turmeric to her face and neck in preparation for her big day
Milpitas Melodies: A Colorful Wedding Ambush
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California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen having a blast in the 'photo booth', spicing up the celebration with party hats and fun photo props
California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen Go Wild in the Photo Booth
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At Bourgogne, a little girl pushes her grandfather's wheelchair as they leave the town hall
Bourgogne Blossoms: A Grandfather's Journey
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Bridesmaids having a blast, dancing under colorful DJ lights by a charming stone wall at Hunstmill Farm in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire's Wedding Rhythm: Bridesmaids Unleashed at Hunstmill Farm
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At Jaipur, India: Capturing the celebratory moment of opening the champagne at the wedding cake table
Joy Unveiled: Jaipur's Wedded Bliss
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A wedding photographer in Nottingham captures a WPJA awarded image at the Walled Garden. In the photo, a singing waiter leads a joyful dance around the marquee, creating a fun moment for the newlyweds.
Walled Garden Serenade: Nottingham Wedding Photographer's Award-Winning Capture
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