Wedding Photos of Pennsylvania

The following “Pennsylvania” 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 “Pennsylvania” 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.

Captured at the Longwood Gardens, a monochromatic engagement portrait features a couple at the bell tower entrance. One tenderly kisses the other's hand, exuding a vintage charm.

Vintage Romance at the Bell Tower: A Monochromatic Engagement Portrait at Longwood Gardens

Bride and groom share a sweet moment as they cut into their wedding cake at The Woods At Eisler Farms in Butler, PA, showcasing a blend of anticipation and joy on their special day as they carefully slice into their decadent treat.

Anticipation and Joy: Sweet Moment Cutting Wedding Cake at The Woods At Eisler Farms

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Creative couple portrait at Pennsylvania City Hall Philadelphia with a dusk urban city skyline silhouette on Broad Street, captured by a Pennsylvania wedding photographer.

LOVE IN SHADOWS: DUSK SKYLINE ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT AT PENNSYLVANIA CITY HALL PHILADELPHIA

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Couple portrait by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer - Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA, he holds her face in his hands as she smiles during their engagement session

EMBRACING LOVE IN HIGHLAND PARK: PITTSBURGH COUPLE'S ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT IN PA WOODS

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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 romantic silhouette image as the bride and groom dance together at the historic Summit Inn Resort in Farmington, PA, captured during a lively wedding evening in the setting sun.

Summit Inn Romance: Bride and Groom Dance Silhouette at Historic Farmington Wedding Celebration

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Engagement portrait of a couple by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer on Panther Hollow Bridge, PA at sunset, showcasing their love in an artistic embrace as the sun sets behind them.

Love Illuminated: Sunset Engagement Portrait on Panther Hollow Bridge, Pittsburgh

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Creative engagement portrait of a couple in Old City Philadelphia, PA, captured by a wedding photographer, showcasing the pair as best friends who enjoy making each other laugh, resulting in a fun and playful session.

Spontaneous Laughter: Engaging Old City Philadelphia Couple Portrait Sparks Joy

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A fine art portrait of a couple in Historic Old City, PA captured by a Philadelphia wedding photographer, showcasing intimate posing in a tight shot.

Intimate Love: Old City, PA- Philadelphia Photographer's Tight Engagement Portrait

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A creative silhouette portrait of a couple at their engagement session in Longwood Gardens, with a decorated archway and fountains in the background.

Love's Silhouetted Embrace: Longwood Gardens Engagement Portrait

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In Pennsylvania, at Springwood Reception Venue in Verona, the groom is comforted by the bride during their emotional first dance as husband and wife.

Pennsylvania Groom Finds Serene Support in Bride's Arms at Verona Venue

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A black and white indoor shot captures the anticipation as the bride waits for the signal to join the wedding ceremony at Abington Art Center in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

Waiting in White: The Bride's Quiet Moment at Abington Art Center

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In a picturesque setting at Hi-Level Golf Course, Kossuth, PA, a wedding unfolds amidst a moody atmosphere, with soft lighting and a layer of fog creating a captivating scene.

Misty Matrimony: A Breathtaking Wedding Emerges in the Enigmatic Haze at Hi-Level Golf Course, Kossuth PA

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Award-winning wedding portrait captures the romance as the bride and groom joyfully pose amidst a picturesque snowfall. The grandeur of Mellon Institute adds a timeless charm to the captivating black and white scene.

Enchanting Snowfall: Timeless Romance at Mellon Institute's Grandeur

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The bride gracefully walks herself down the aisle at Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. The historic church serves as a grand backdrop for this beautiful wedding ceremony.

Capturing Love's Journey: A Bride's Graceful Walk at Heinz Chapel

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Wedding guests become part of the stunning barn backdrop at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington, PA. The sun shines on their faces during the ceremony, captured in beautiful black and white.

Sun-Kissed Barn Bliss: Guests Merged in Monochrome at Irons Mill

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Dormont Rec Center in PA sets the stage for a unique wedding ceremony. The bride, groom, and their daughter exchange vows, with the Elvis impersonator's famous jacket stealing the spotlight in this award-winning artistic photograph.

Dormont Rec Center Bliss: Unique Wedding Ceremony Stealing the Show

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A couple celebrates their marriage in a peaceful field at the Avenue in Sarver, PA. The groom joyfully lifts his bride, enveloped in the warm glow of sunlight, creating a romantic wedding day portrait.

Sarver Serenity: A Joyful Lift in the Warm Sunlight

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Lifestyle couple portrait at City Hall Philadelphia showcasing a creative and picturesque scene. The couple walks together, hand in hand, with the magnificent Philadelphia City Hall serving as an impressive backdrop. The sunlight highlights them.

Love Blooms in the Shadow of City Hall: An Engagement Portrait Capturing Romance and Urban Beauty

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A documentary photographer captured this award-winning image of the bride preparing for her wedding at the couple's home in Brookline, PA. The photo shows the bride's black wedding dress hanging in her bedroom.

Brookline PA Bride: Capturing Elegance as a Gleaming Black Gown Awaits

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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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Award-winning documentary wedding photographer captures a joyful moment as the bride and groom smile while walking out of their ceremony under trees in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Moments of Love: Bride and Groom's Joyful Exit Under Philadelphia's Trees

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Philadelphia Pennsylvania reception venue: Groomsmen sharing dance floor moments with their significant others

Philadelphia Dance Floor Bliss: Groomsmen and their Loves Unite

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Reception Venue: Bride tasting desserts from the dessert table while the groom playfully takes lactaid pills before joining in

Sweet Temptations: A Playful Palette in Philadelphia

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A wedding photo taken at Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster, PA. The couple is elegantly posed in the ballroom, beautifully lit by the photographer.

SOPHISTICATED SPLENDOUR: Elegant Couple Shines in Lancaster Ballroom

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At the Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster, PA, a professional wedding photographer captures the joyful moment as the bride and groom pop champagne at night. The vibrant pink and black background adds a striking touch to this action shot.

Midnight Celebration: Love Sparks Illuminate Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster

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Wedding photo taken at Lakeview Farms Events. The couple is beautifully silhouetted against a sunset sky, with dark trees overhead framing the picture.

Sunset Silhouette Portrait: A Captivating Love Story at Lakeview Farms Events

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A Captivating Celebration in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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The Lodges at Gettysburg sets the scene for a wedding photo where the couple, framed by backlit wine glasses, exude a colorful and vibrant aura.

Romantic Radiance: A Captivating Wedding Portrait in Blue at The Lodges of Gettysburg

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Hershey, Pennsylvania: At The Hotel Hershey, a skilled wedding photographer captures a striking image where the couple is beautifully silhouetted and framed within an archway, brought to life by vibrant gel lighting.

Silhouettes and Gel Lighting: A Striking Wedding Portrait in Hershey

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