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.

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

A wedding photographer captures the bride and groom celebrating their special day by popping champagne at The Hotel Hershey in Pennsylvania. The stunning image showcases their joy against a beautiful deep blue painted brick wall, beautifully illuminated.

Champagne Celebration: Love and Joy at The Hotel Hershey Pennsylvania

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In Mifflintown, PA, at Laurel Rock Farm, a talented wedding photographer used creative lighting techniques to capture this stunning portrait. The couple is beautifully framed within a mirror's reflection, accentuated by colorful gels.

A Vibrant Portrait at Laurel Rock Farm

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A couple on the verge of tying the knot can be seen striking a pose in Harrisburg, PA during their engagement portrait session at Fort Hunter. The enchanting shot captures them standing face to face, backlit by a stunning sun flare between large bushes.

Love Blossoming in the Sun: Engaging Portraits at Fort Hunter, Harrisburg, PA

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A couple preparing to tie the knot elegantly posed for their engagement portrait session in Harrisburg, PA. The silhouettes of the couple were captured against a picturesque garage door backdrop on City Island, illuminated by spotlights.

Elegance Illuminated: Enchanting Silhouettes of Love on City Island

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A couple about to get married cozied up at sunset on City Island in Harrisburg, PA, as they posed for their engagement portrait session, capturing the amazing and vibrant colors of the fiery sky.

A Captivating Sunset Engagement on City Island

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A couple about to get married in Harrisburg, PA, posed on a covered bridge in Fort Hunter for their engagement portrait session. The photographer used a remote strobe to create a backlit effect, adding to the impact of a symmetrical shot.

Love Illuminated: Enchanting Engagement Portraits on Fort Hunter's Covered Bridge in Harrisburg, PA

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Engagement portrait session in Harrisburg, PA for a couple as they sit together in a park, enjoying the company of their joyful dog, whose mouth wide open and tongue hanging out adds an extra touch of happiness to the frame.

Love Unleashed: A Joyful Engagement in Harrisburg, PA

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Wedding photo taken at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Shows the bride in her room with a view, captured in a portrait shot with a natural sunlight ambiance.

Sunlit Window Splendor: A Breathtaking Bridal Portrait at Loews Hotel, Philadelphia

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A professional wedding photographer in Beaver, PA captures the heartfelt moment when the bride's sister-in-law delicately applies makeup to her daughter, the flower girl, in preparation for the special day. This image was recognized by the WPJA.

WPJA Accolade showcases tender familial bond as flower girl prepares for wedding

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In the heart of Philadelphia, the couple dances joyfully during their engagement session. The iconic City Hall provides a grand backdrop as the photographer captures the graceful dip in the charming city streets, illuminated by the photographer.

Philadelphia Love: Dancing through City Hall

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A bridesmaid comforts her teary-eyed friend during a heartfelt speech, set against the beautiful backdrop of The Woods at Eisler Farms in Butler, PA

The Woods at Eisler Farms in Butler, PA: A Bridesmaid's Gentle Embrace, A Tearful Friendship

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In this image captured at the Historic Summit Inn in Farmington, PA, a bride is seen sharing a lighthearted moment with her mother and sister as they prepare for her wedding

Cherished Moments: A Bride's Joyful Bond with Her Mother and Sister at the Historic Summit Inn

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In this photo taken at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington, PA, the bride and groom are captured sharing a heartfelt moment during a speech at their wedding

Heartfelt Wedding Speech at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington, PA

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At the Dormont Rec Center in Dormont, PA, a touching moment unfolds as the groom embraces his emotional daughter during their special dance at the wedding reception party

Dormont, PA: A Heartwarming Dance as a Groom Embraces His Emotional Daughter at the Wedding Reception

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In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a couple shares a romantic kiss and their reflection is captured by a wedding photographer at dusk near the trees, creating a stunning image

Twilight Embrace: Eternal Love Enveloped in Gettysburg

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In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a couple is photographed against the sky while standing on a picnic table by a professional wedding photographer from the WPJA

Love Captured in Gettysburg: A Skyward Glimpse of Togetherness

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At the historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a professional wedding photographer documents their love and connection during their engagement photo session

Capturing Love Amidst History: An Enchanting Engagement Portrait at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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A photographer from the WPJA captured an engagement photo at sunset in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where a couple and trees are shown as silhouettes against the water

Enchanting Silhouettes: A Mesmerizing Engagement at Sunset in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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A wedding photographer from WPJA captures a couple's engagement picture session at sunset in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, creating a beautiful silhouette against the sky

Love at Sunset: Capturing Forever in Gettysburg's Silhouette Sky

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In this image captured at a reception venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a groom is seen tearing up while dancing with his mom during the mother/son dance.

The Heartfelt Love Unveiled: A Tearful Groom and His Mom Share an Emotional Mother/Son Dance at a Philadelphia Reception

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A talented documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The picture shows a bride patiently waiting as her mom helps her lace up the buttons on her dress amidst a cluttered bed full of wedding day items

Moments of Love: Philadelphia Bride Prepares, amidst Wedding Day Chaos

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A bride at a wedding reception venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, playfully interacts with her niece in a bathtub filled with colorful ping pong balls.

Philadelphia's Playful Bride: Splashing Joy with Ping Pong Ball Bathtime at the Wedding Reception

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A couple sits on the porch of a red barn with red brick walls at Tinicum Park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania during their engagement photography session with a professional WPJA wedding photographer

Love Stories Unfold: Capturing Everlasting Moments in the Rustic Charm of Tinicum Park

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A WPJA wedding photographer captured a black and white photograph of a couple closely snuggled together during their engagement photography session at Tinicum Park in Bucks County, PA

Together in Timeless Tenderness: An Intimate Engagement amidst Nature's Splendor

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Engagement portrait of a couple in Philadelphia, PA, at the Fitler Club, captured by a top Pennsylvania wedding photographer amidst a shower of bokeh lights.

Philadelphia, PA: Glowing Love at the Fitler Club - A Captivating Engagement Portrait by Pennsylvania's Finest Wedding Photographer

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Engagement portrait of a couple at the Fitler Club, Philadelphia, captured by a top Pennsylvania wedding photographer, showcasing a romantic kiss on the warm, beautifully lit indoor stairway.

Fitler Club, Pennsylvania: A Captivating Engagement Portrait Featuring a Romantic Kiss on a Warmly Lit Indoor Stairway, Crafted by a Top PA Wedding Photographer

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The groom gives a thumbs up while sitting alone at his table during the wedding dinner at Dormont Rec Center in Dormont, PA

The Joyful Groom's Solitary Celebration at Dormont Rec Center

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The bride protects herself from her groom's beer while they are lifted in chairs during the hora dance at Toftrees Golf Resort in Penn State, Pennsylvania

Guarding Against Ale: A Spirited Hora Dance at Toftrees Golf Resort, Penn State, Pennsylvania

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At Simply Rustic Farms in Renfrew, PA, a guest is captivated by a speech delivered by the bride's mother

Enchanted by a Speech: Simply Rustic Farms Hosts a Memorable Wedding Moment in Renfrew, PA

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