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The following “Washington DC” 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 “Washington DC” 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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The couple is standing together in front of Christmas lights in Washington DC, with reflections shining beneath them
Christmas Love in the Heart of Washington DC: A Radiant Engagement Portrait
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In Washington DC, a couple is elegantly positioned in front of the sparkling Christmas lights, creating a beautiful artistic image with warm golden hues, captured by a skilled WPJA wedding photographer
Enchanting Holiday Love: A Captivating Washington DC Engagement Portrait
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The image shows a view from the top of the grand staircase at Josephine Butler Parks Center in Washington DC, capturing the first dance of a wedding
The Enchanting First Dance: A Fairy Tale Beginning at Josephine Butler Parks Center in Washington DC
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A couple who are getting married had their engagement picture session at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, where they posed with the skyline of Arlington, VA in the background during sunset
A Journey Towards Forever: Love at Sunset on the Potomac
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A photographer from WPJA captured an engagement picture session of a couple at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, where they were seen sitting on a bench, smiling and sharing a gaze
Love Takes Center Stage: An Enchanting Engagement at the Kennedy Center
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A couple gracefully dances together during a wedding reception at Lincoln's Cottage in Washington DC.
Unforgettable Elegance: Capturing the Graceful Dance of Love at Lincoln's Cottage
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A couple in love, take a leisurely evening walk through the charming Petworth neighborhood in Washington, DC, captured beautifully by a talented and artistic DC wedding photographer.
Romantic Stroll: Petworth's Delightful Evening Captured by a Talented DC Wedding Photographer
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In this enchanting engagement photo at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, the soon-to-wed couple basks in the morning light, beautifully captured by an artistic Washington, DC wedding photographer.
Enchanting Engagement at the Jefferson Memorial: Morning Bliss Captured by a Talented Washington, DC Wedding Photographer
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In this romantic portrait captured by the artistic DC wedding photographer, the engaged couple share a serene session at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, before their much-awaited wedding day.
Love at the Jefferson: An Engaged Couple's Serene Session, Washington, DC
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A joyful couple leaves their wedding ceremony, carrying their upset toddler who is not ready for the celebration to end at District Winery in Washington DC
A Wedding Dash: A Blissful Couple's Endearing Exit with a Disgruntled Toddler from District Winery in Washington DC
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A beautiful bride stands near a window at Royal Sonesta DC. She looks over her shoulder at vibrant flowers, holding her bouquet and wearing a stunning veil.
The Enchanting Bride: Embracing Elegance amidst Vibrant Blooms at Royal Sonesta DC
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Close-up shot of the bride's foot care essentials neatly arranged at the Royal Sonesta DC, preparing for her big day
Wedding Bliss: Bride's Foot Care Essentials Gracefully Assembled at Royal Sonesta DC
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In a lifestyle engagement photoshoot at the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in Washington, DC, a couple walking towards the camera with a relaxed and casual demeanour. The image is in a vertical format.
A Casual Stroll: A Relaxed Engagement Portrait at the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in Washington, DC
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In Washington, DC, a couple in love poses for an engagement photoshoot at the Lincoln Memorial. They stand at the center, ready to kiss, while the symmetrical building serves as a beautiful backdrop.
Love's Embrace at the Lincoln: A Stunning Engagement Portrait in Washington, DC
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A bridesmaids in Washington, DC have heartwarming and emotional reactions as the bride reveals her beautiful wedding day look
The Heartwarming Reveal: Emotional Bridesmaids in Washington, DC React to the Bride's Beautiful Wedding Day Look
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A beautifully composed wedding photo at District Winery in DC showcases the bride's portrait. The off-center posing and wood paneling create a minimalist frame accentuated by vertical lines.
DC's District Winery: Capturing Wedding Elegance with Off-Center Bride Posing and Minimalist Framing
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A playful moment unfolds as the couple's son mischievously drives a toy truck through his mother's hair during their wedding ceremony at the District Winery in Washington DC
Through Thick and Thin: A Mischievous Drive into Forever
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The bride tosses her bra across the room while getting ready in her wedding gown at the Royal Sonesta DC
Bridal Liberation: Capturing the Unforgettable Moments at Royal Sonesta DC
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A couple in Washington, DC stands in front of Eastern Market, looking at each other for an engagement portrait
Romantic Engagement Portrait at Eastern Market in Washington, DC
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The couple poses in front of the iconic dome for their engagement portrait, capturing the love and connection between them in the nation's capital
Capturing Love and Connection: A Stunning Engagement Portrait in Front of Washington D.C.'s Iconic Dome
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Washington DC bride having her picture taken with her beautiful bridal bouquet at The Royal Sonesta DC Hotel
Bridal Bouquet Photos at The Royal Sonesta DC Hotel in Washington DC
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At the Kennedy Center, the couple shared a tender kiss on the Terrace, with the symmetrical and geometric backdrop of the iconic building contrasting against the clear blue sky.
Serene Elegance: A Wedding Love Story Unfolded at the Kennedy Center Terrace
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The Kennedy Center - Washington DC wedding venue: The couple enjoys a delightful spin on the terrace, dancing under the blue sky
Washington DC Wedding Venue: The Kennedy Center - Delightful Terrace Spin Under the Blue Sky
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In this engagement wedding photography session, a couple is captured in a charming portrait at Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC, playfully posing by a massive art mural on an urban wall, with beautiful lens flare effect
Georgetown Waterfront, Washington, DC: Captivating Engagement Wedding Photography Session with Urban Mural and Lens Flare
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A photo of a couple smiling and dancing on a boardwalk in Georgetown Waterfront, Washington DC, taken during a sunny afternoon
Georgetown Waterfront, Washington DC: Smiling Couple Dancing on Boardwalk During Sunny Afternoon
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At District Winery in Washington DC, the newlyweds shared a humorous moment as the groom dipped the bride with a wedding guest filling the empty space where her head had been
The newlyweds shared a humorous moment at DC's District Winery, with a wedding guest taking the bride's place in an "empty dip"
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A couple in Washington D.C, adorned with tattoos, posed for a wedding photo in the sunshine, against the backdrop of distinctive street murals on U Street
Washington D.C's U Street: Tattooed Couple in Sunshine Pose for Engagement Photo Against Street Murals
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The couple can be seen in the Museum of Natural History in DC, with an impressive backdrop of a painted artwork of flying dinosaurs
DC Museum of Natural History: Engagement Photo of Couple with Flying Dinosaurs
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The couple had their engagement session in U Street, DC, with creative photography showcasing an urban vibe with street art and sunshine
U Street, DC Engagement Session - Capturing Creative Urban Vibes with Street Art & Sunshine
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The couple is showcased in a creative portrait in the wine cellar of St Vincent Wine in Washington DC; the illuminated bottle collection creates an enchanting background for their silhouettes
Washington DC St Vincent Wine Cellar Engagement Photo: Creative Portrait Illuminated by Bottle Collection
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