Wedding Photos of Urban

The following “Urban” 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 “Urban” 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.

In this engagement portrait, a couple from Palo Alto, CA shares a mesmerizing embrace under a yellow tree, blending urban and natural elements in an artistic shot.

Engaged in Eden: Palo Alto Pair Posing Under Yellow Tree

In the bustling city of San Francisco, a couple shares a romantic kiss in the tranquil city park, illuminated by the golden urban sunlight.

Golden Hour Romance in San Francisco City Park

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An urban, black-and-white engagement portrait captures a woman joyfully riding on her partner's back in the Belt Line area of West End, Atlanta.

City Love: Joyful Partner Ride in Belt Line Area of West End, Atlanta

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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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A charming couple dances joyfully on their wedding day in the urban streets of Cazorla, Jaén, Spain, with a vibrant spray painted mural serving as a colorful backdrop. The couple exudes happiness and love in this lively image.

Charmed Couple's Street Dance: Vibrant Love in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain's Urban Mural Fête

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Lifestyle couple portrait in Northern California's San Francisco showcases a lovely couple amidst green foliage. The tilted camera angle adds a dramatic and artistic touch, while a row of houses serves as a scenic backdrop.

Captivating Urban Lovebirds | Artistic Engagement Session amidst San Francisco's Lush Greenery

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A couple stands at the vibrant Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a lifestyle portrait. They face each other, their love beautifully highlighted by the photographer, amidst the bustling cityscape.

Glamorous Edinburgh: Urban Love Elegantly Captured on Vibrant Victoria Street

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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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Lifestyle couple portrait at Asheville, NC engagement portrait of couple holding hands by wall graffiti art proclaiming "Too cute 2 die." An artful composition showcasing the couple's connection amidst a vibrant urban backdrop.

Asheville, NC | "Too Cute 2 Die": An Urban Love Portrait Session

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Lifestyle couple portrait capturing the essence of Northern Quarter, Manchester. The couple poses amidst the vibrant graffiti murals, adding a touch of urban charm to their pre-wedding engagement portrait.

NORTHERN QUARTER VIBES | Urban Pre-Wedding Engagement Portrait in Manchester

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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 Heidelberg, Germany, at an urban car park, this award-winning wedding photo showcases the artistic finesse of the photographer. Bold black and white tones, strong shadows, and a captivating contrast create a visually striking portrait.

A Mesmerizing Urban Wedding in Heidelberg

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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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Downtown Pittsburgh, PA: Local woman assists bride by brushing off invasive species lanternfly from her gown as she heads to her wedding ceremony with her maids

Pittsburgh's Lanternfly Rescue: A Local Woman's Wedding Day Heroism

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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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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 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 poses for a formal photo in a rustic and urban setting, using a fire escape stairs, at Beijing Shougang Art Park, taken by a WPJA wedding photographer

Love Amongst the Cityscape: Capturing Elegance and Romance on Beijing's Fire Escape Stairs

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Engaged couple enjoying an early morning walk on the bridge, surrounded by nature at Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond Nature Boardwalk in Chicago

Cherishing the Calm: Lovebirds Embrace Tranquility during Early Morning Stroll at Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond Nature Boardwalk in Chicago

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Urban wedding photo showcases guests walking down steps at Ashridge House in Hertfordshire, England, with a unique focus on beautiful, varied shoe colors.

Steps of Style: A Vibrant Journey at Ashridge House, Hertfordshire

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A fun-loving couple posed for a lifestyle photoshoot in Sao Paulo, with the bride-to-be laughing and the groom smiling widely in the portrait

In Sao Paulo, the couple posed for a portrait, laughing and smiling with delight

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The bride, standing on the urban city sidewalk in London, England, was holding her bridal bouquet and admiring the sunlight illuminating her dress

In London, England, the bride held her bridal bouquet and admired the sunlight on her dress on the urban sidewalk

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Illinois wedding photography of the Chicago bride coming to ceremony in the urban downtown area of the city

The urban downtown cityscape provided the perfect backdrop for capturing the bride's joyous arrival at her wedding ceremony

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An Istanbul couple poses at the Galata Bridge for a urban lifestyle portrait photography session above the harbor water

An Istanbul couple poses at the Galata Bridge for an urban lifestyle portrait photography session above the harbor water

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