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The following “Shoes” 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 “Shoes” 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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At Valleybrook Country Club, a captivating overhead BW shot captures the bride in the midst of getting ready, delicately slipping her heels on, while her reflection in the nearby mirror adds a touch of elegance and anticipation to the enchanting scene.
A Bride Preparing at Valleybrook Country Club
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In Manchester, Vermont at the Equinox Resort and Spa, laughter ensues as the bride giggles while her sister attempts to buckle her shoe, capturing a heartwarming moment of sisterly love.
Sisterly Shoe Buckling: Heartwarming Laughter at Equinox Resort Wedding in Manchester, Vermont
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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 touching moment unfolds as the bride's son lovingly assists her with her shoes in a nostalgic black and white wedding day photograph taken at the venue in Milano.
Bride's Son Helps with Shoes: Tender Moment Captured in Milan Wedding Venue, Vintage Style
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In Simignano, Siena, the bride, with a young girl, tenderly helps her put on her shoes in a beautiful black and white shot during the getting ready process.
Bridal Elegance: A Touching Moment in Simignano
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Bride flaunts her stylish custom Jordan shoes amidst the backdrop of Sterling Ridge Resort in Vermont, captured by the award-winning artistic wedding day photographer.
Sterling Ridge Resort in Vermont: Artistic Wedding Day Visions Unveiled
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At Tacaro Estate, an artistic wedding photographer captured the intricate scene when the bride gracefully slips into her heels, framed by a collection of vintage typewriters. A stunning black and white image full of elegant details.
Graceful Steps: Vintage Typewriters Frame Bride's Heel Switch at Tacaro Estate
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Capture the essence of a beautiful wedding at Tacaro Estate in Tracys Landing, Maryland - with delicately arranged stationery, rings, and vintage typewriters as the backdrop.
Elegant Extravaganza: Captivating Wedding at Tacaro Estate, Maryland, Embracing Delicate Details and Vintage Charm
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An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up shot at Smallshaw Farm, Sheffield, UK. The image showcases the bride and groom standing close to each other, highlighting their striking and distinct shoe selection.
"Step in Love": A Captivating Wedding Photo at Smallshaw Farm
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A stunning black and white photo captures the groom's meticulous attention as he ties his shoes at a wedding in the French Riviera.
The Meticulous Groom: Capturing Elegance at a French Riviera Wedding
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Taken by an artistic wedding photographer at Careys Manor in Hampshire, image displays the stunning gold shoes worn by bridesmaids, alongside the bride. The warm tones and tight composition showcase the intricate details of the dresses and shoes.
Golden elegance: Bridesmaids' gilded shoes shine in Hampshire's Careys Manor
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In an impressive display of artistry, the talented photographer captured a close-up shot at Thelma Hut in Silverton, CO. The image reveals the bride as she carefully prepares her snowboard boots for her unique backcountry wedding ceremony.
Snowy Vows: A Bride's Artful Preparation at Thelma Hut, CO
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In this award-winning capture in Gorizia, Italy, an artistic wedding photographer focuses on the bride's shoes hanging on the headboard. The intricate details of the painting on the wall and the golden lamp add depth and beauty to the image.
Golden Lamp Illuminates Bride's Shoes Hanging on Italian Headboard
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The award-winning wedding photographer captures a special scene at Domaine de Réputé in Sainte Cécile, France. The image shows the bride, groom, and their children wearing vintage-style shoes that perfectly complement the venue's charm.
Charming Vintage Style: A Family Wedding Portrait at Domaine de Réputé
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An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up image of the bride's bleeding feet, as the groom lovingly helps her buckle her white wedding shoe on the vibrant green grass in Edmonton, Canada.
Soothing Love: Bride's Bleeding Feet, Edmonton's Grass Represents Resilience
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Bosphorus Palace İstanbul sets the stage for an award-winning wedding day detail - meticulously capturing the bride's shoes and their enchanting reflection, beautifully framed by warm tones and elegant white window curtains.
Bosphorus Bliss: Capturing Enchanting Reflections of the Bride's Shoes
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A WPJA awarded image captures a heartwarming moment as the groom's father ties his shoelace at Friern Manor Country Hotel in Essex, UK.
Dad Knots: Emotional Shoelace Moment at Friern Manor Country Hotel in Essex, UK
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A wedding photographer in Surrey captured this award-winning image at Richmond Rugby Club. The groom and guests are seen watching the bride give her speech, captured from behind, showing only her legs, shoes, and short dress.
RICHMOND RUGBY CLUB: Stunning Documentary Wedding Photo Reveals Bride's Speech
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A wedding photo featuring a close-up of the cans attached to the newlyweds' car, taken at the Church of S. Benedetto Abate in Gonzaga, Mantua, Italy.
Cans Cling in Celebration: Newlyweds Embark on Journey at Historic Italian Church
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In the lovely town of Gonzaga in Mantua, Italy, at the bride's home, a wedding photo captures the bride's shoes and her hands on her legs during her makeup session.
GORGEOUS GONZAGA: Bride's Preparations Reveal Beauty from Feet to Fingertips
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Wedding photo captured at Palazzo Valenti Gonzaga in Mantua, Italy. Detail of groom's shoes covered in rice after the traditional rice throwing ceremony.
Groom's Rice-Covered Shoes Steal the Spotlight at Palazzo Valenti Gonzaga
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A close-up shot of a table at Brinay showcasing the beautifully arranged accessories, a stunning display before the bride's big day
The Picture-Perfect Prelude: Exquisite Details Unveiled at Brinay, A Captivating Glimpse into the Bride's Grand Affair
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A wedding photo taken at Gloucester, MA. The bride stands on the deck, with the wind lifting her gown over her head to reveal her elegant shoes.
Glamorous Gloucester: A Captivating Wedding Moment with Breathtaking Wind Reveal
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Nouvelle Aquitaine, France - A bride elegantly descends the stairs, showcasing the details of her dress and shoes, as she prepares to embark on her wedding day
Nouvelle Aquitaine, France - Bride elegantly descends stairs, showcasing dress and shoes, preparing for wedding day
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At the bride's home in Saint Ouen, a detail shot captured the slippers and shoes of the mother of the bride, providing a close-up view of the wedding items on the special day.
Soleful Splendor: Mother of the Bride's Wedding Footwear in Saint Ouen
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Creative wedding photo from Montmartre showcasing the bride's accessory details including shoes, jewelry, and a handbag
Montmartre: Captivating Wedding Photo Showcasing Bride's Accessory Details - Shoes, Jewelry, and Handbag
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Provins, FRANCE - A detail shot captures a pair of shoes with high lacing straps elegantly wrapping around the brides's legs
Provins, France: Elegant high lacing straps beautifully wrap around the bride's legs in a stunning detail shot
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A creatively composed wedding photo taken at Domaine de Conseillant captures the details of the bride and her friends as they put their shoes back on, showcasing a compelling arrangement of legs, dresses, and shoes on grass
Domaine de Conseillant Wedding Photo: Captivating Composition of Legs, Dresses, and Shoes on Grass
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The dress, the shoes, and the bouquet held by the couple in a black and white low angle shot at Villa la Palagina in Tuscany, Italy, capture the intricate details of their wedding day.
THE TUSCAN ELEGANCE: A Striking BW Shot of Love and Splendor at Villa la Palagina
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In their wedding portrait, the couple proudly showcases their shoes, capturing their vibrant personalities and adding a unique touch to their special day
Wedding Portrait in Chicago Features Vibrant Couple's Unique Shoe Showcase
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