Wedding Photos of Center framed

The following “Center framed” 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 “Center framed” 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 Fort Collins, CO, USA, a couple getting married got their picture taken with sunglasses on, standing in front of a colorful geometric mural on a block wall.

Fort Collins Couple Embrace Cool Style in Engagement Portrait Against Colorful Geometric Mural Backdrop

During an engagement photo session in Goreme, Nevsehir, Turkey, a couple sits near a wall with ancient stones and an art installation, capturing their love before they marry.

Timeless Love Amidst Ancient Stones: Engagement Portrait in Goreme, Nevsehir, Turkey

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During a photo session at Korineum Hotel in Kyrenia, Cyprus, the couple poses in a symmetrical shot with trees surrounding them, looking up towards the sky from a low position in the frame.

Symmetrical Engagement Portrait at Korineum Hotel in Kyrenia, Cyprus with Tree-Lined Backdrop

Kyrenia Engagement Portrait low position forest center framed Kyrenia trees Korineum Hotel

In Philadelphia, PA, a silhouette photo of a couple stands out against a beautiful mosaic wall, capturing their excitement before their upcoming wedding.

Philadelphia Silhouette Engagement Portrait: Couple Poses Against Stunning Mosaic Wall in Preparation for Wedding

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At Mountain Shadows in Arizona, a photographer created a special picture of a couple in love by combining two images to show them with Camelback mountain in the background.

A Unique Engagement Portrait at Mountain Shadows with Camelback Mountain Backdrop

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A stunning sunrise in San Mark Square, Venice, captures the couple embraced by historic buildings in a wide-angle shot, creating a romantic and relaxed portrait session.

Captivating Embrace Amid Venetian Sunlight: A Couple's Historic Portrait

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The sand dunes of Cidreira Beach, RS, set a romantic scene for this stunning couple's engagement portrait session, capturing their love in a breathtaking setting.

Sweeping Cloud Romance: Unforgettable Engagement at Cidreira Beach

center framed Rio Grande do Sul RS Engagement Session Cidreira Beach romantic scene cloudy backdrop

Surrounded by lush nature at Mont Brouilly, the couple share a tender embrace in their wedding engagement portrait in the woods on a trail.

Enchanted Embrace: Couple Captured at Mont Brouilly for Pre-Wedding Portrait

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In a lush jungle setting in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, a couple lovingly shares a kiss surrounded by vibrant palm fronds.

Tropical Romance: A Kiss Among Palms in Playa Del Carmen

palm fronds Mexico Engagement Photography center framed sharing a kiss Playa del Carmen lush jungle Mexico

EMBRACING LOVE: NORTH CALIFORNIA ARCHITECTURE PORTRAIT IN PALO ALTO

holding hands symmetrical framing geometric structure two lovers embrace California - Northern Palo Alto

Engagement portrait of a couple in Bonne Fontaine, by a French wedding photographer, in a fun playful portrait session showcasing fine art.

Celebrate Love: French Photographer Captures a BW Engagement Portrait

church center framed Moselle bw portrait Moselle Engagement Photographer Bonne Fontaine

A couple portrait by a Massachusetts wedding photographer at Paines' Creek and Landing Beach, Brewster, captures a fine art scene of tender connection under a soft sky.

Pure Love: An Elegant Engagement Portrait at Paines' Creek, Brewster, MA

Brewster MA Engagement Photographer Brewster MA center framed Massachusetts Tenderness minimalistic portrait Paines Creek and Landing Beach

A couple portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer, in which they share a snack at the NC state fair with a carousel behind them in a symmetrical frame, showcasing an artistic composition.

Carousel Snack: An Artistic Engagement Portrait at the NC State Fair

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Fine art portrait of a couple captured by a Raleigh wedding photographer, as they kiss under the Raleigh sign with red circle flares adding to their passion.

Ignited Romance: Engaging Red Neon Flames of Love - Raleigh Engagement Portrait

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Engagement portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer in a lush green tropical setting with giant banana leaves, showcasing an artistic composition.

A Lush Green Tropical Love Story: Raleigh Engagement Portrait with Artistic Flair

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A portrait of a couple by a Bangalore wedding photographer in India. The image captures an engagement portrait session where the couple is standing face to face among lush green trees. The woman has her arms draped over the man's shoulders.

Capturing Love: Enchanting Engagement Portrait Amid Bangalore's Lush Greenery

arms around neck green trees Face to face Bangalore India Bangalore Engagement Photographer center framed

Lifestyle couple portrait at Ravenna Wild Beach in Italy captures a hug amidst the serene evening backdrop. The symmetrical center-framed couple, minimalist aesthetic, and expansive sky add to its allure.

Ravishing Romance: Italy's Ravenna Wild Beach Serenades a Stylish Couple

center framed expansive sky hug symmetrical Ravenna Wild Beach couple portrait session Ravenna Photography

An award-winning photographer captures a modern wedding couple at Highland Farms in Scarborough, ME. The image portrays the couple, holding drinks, sharing a romantic kiss at the end of the night.

Highland Farms Wedding: Love, Drinks, and a Midnight Kiss

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Award-winning portrait capturing the modern and stylish essence of a wedding couple at Domaine de la Grand Maison. The groom embraces his bride under a picturesque tree where they exchanged vows just moments ago.

Modern and Stylish Wedding Bliss at Domaine de la Grand Maison

Isere Artful bride and groom outdoors Artsy monochrome Oytier Saint Oblas

Capturing the love amidst the grandeur of Amsterdam's City Hall, this award-winning portrait infuses the couple's embrace with regal charm, set against the majestic backdrop of the historic building.

Amsterdam Elegance: Love and Royalty United in Historic City Hall

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In Walker's Point, Milwaukee, WI, a bride and groom pose before a beautiful ivy-covered wall. The talented wedding photographer captures a truly captivating and artistic image at this stunning venue.

Whimsical Romance: A Stunning Walker's Point Wedding Masterpiece

center framed Wisconsin ivy covered wall Milwaukee Artistic Portrait Milwaukee Walkers Point

A creative lifestyle couple engagement portrait in Anglet, France. The black and white image showcases the couple in a forest setting, with dappled light and a center-framed composition.

ANGLET AFFECTION: Romantic Black and White Forest Portrait with Creative Couple

Dappled Light Pyrénées-Atlantiques Anglet Engagement Portrait dark forest center framed Anglet black and white

A creative lifestyle couple portrait taken at Compiegne parc in France, featuring the couple positioned in the center of the frame. They stand in front of a vibrant autumn tree displaying warm-toned foliage, wearing pleasant expressions on their faces.

Captivating Love amidst Autumn's Embrace: An Enchanting Engagement in Compiegne Parc

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Lifestyle couple portrait at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA. A couple joyfully celebrates their love, popping champagne together on the bow of a boat, framed in the center of the picture.

Love Amongst the Scenic Serenity: A Delightfully Intimate Engagement Portrait at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe

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A couple on the National Mall in Washington DC posed for their engagement portrait session, standing in the center of the frame with calm flat waters providing a serene backdrop as they lovingly embraced and smiled.

Love Blossoms Amidst the Serenity: An Enchanting Engagement on the National Mall in Washington DC

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At Praia da Armação da Piedade, Governador Celso Ramos - A tender photo with the lines of rocks guiding the couple.

Praia da Armação da Piedade, Governador Celso Ramos: A Guided Love Along the Rock's Path

Governador Celso Ramos Santa Catarina Engagement Portrait Santa Catarina framed between rocks center framed Praia da Armação da Piedade

Lake Park, Perequê, Porto Belo - Couple kissing in the center of the lake trail on the wooden boardwalk.

Romantic Rendezvous: Lakeside Kisses at Lake Park, Perequê, Porto Belo

wooden fences wooden boardwalk lake trail Lake Park center framed Porto Belo Engagement Session couple kissing

In a nature reserve in the Netherlands, this pre-wedding shoot captures an intimate embrace between the couple. The center-framed composition adds focus to the emotional connection, creating a beautifully centered and heartfelt image.

Netherlands Nature Reserve: A Centered and Heartfelt Pre-Wedding Embrace

embrace trees backdrop center framed Netherlands engagement photography field nature reserve Netherlands

Award-winning wedding day portrait captured by a talented photographer at The City Pavilion in London, UK. The groom is skillfully framed in the double doors, offering a unique perspective for this stunning image.

Framed Elegance: Award-Winning Portrait in London's City Pavilion Doors

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A photographer specializing in weddings from the WPJA captured a beautiful engagement picture of a couple in Mylapore, Chennai, India, showcasing their undeniable love for each other

Undeniable Love: Capturing the Essence of a Chennai Engagement

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