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The following “Monochrome” 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 “Monochrome” 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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Chateau de Kergrist in Brittany, France. Wedding photo of a couple in the garden taken from a high angle in black and white with a tilt shift effect.
Romantic Nuptials at Chateau de Kergrist: High Angle Garden Wedding in Tilt Shift Monochrome
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An intimate moment of a bride getting assistance with her dress at home in Brittany is captured in black and white with powerful contrast at this wedding event.
Breathtaking Bridal Moments: Elegant Bride in Brittany Receives Dress Assistance in Stunning Monochrome
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A black and white moment captured at a wedding in Washington, D.C., with the groom giving fist bumps in the foreground as another kisses the bride's hand at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Fist Bumps and Hand Kisses: a Monochrome Wedding Moment at Shrine of Blessed Sacrament
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Intimate black and white portrait of a bride and groom touching foreheads captured on their wedding day at Château de Cruzy, France, showcasing the bond and love between them in a romantic setting.
Romantic French Connection: Bride and Groom Bonding at Château de Cruzy in Monochrome Beauty
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Emotional black and white image captured at a bride and groom's home in Nances city, Savoie, France, showcasing a heartfelt first look as the bride sheds tears during an embrace on their wedding day.
Tears of Joy in Nances City: Emotional Monochrome First Look at Bride and Groom's Home
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A heartfelt detail shot captured on the couple's wedding day at a charming venue in Lussan, Gers, France, featuring the bride tenderly placing her hands on her husband's head in a touching black and white photograph.
Tender Touch: Bride's Loving Embrace at Enchanting Lussan Venue Captured in Monochrome Majesty
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A timeless black and white photograph capturing a bride and groom under a beautiful arch in Chicago, highlighting the intricate architecture.
Underneath Chicago's Enchanting Arch: A Timeless Bride and Groom Embracing in Monochrome Splendor
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Newlyweds share their first dance at the elegant Grand Hotel President in Siderno, Reggio Calabria, with bursts of light creating a stunning black and white shot.
Dancing Debut: Newlyweds in Monochrome Dance at Grand Hotel President, Siderno, Reggio Calabria
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Portrait of a couple by a Massachusetts wedding photographer at Millway Beach in Barnstable, depicts a fine art monochrome image showcasing their tender embrace and close bond through their smiles and gentle touch.
Elegant Embrace: Massachusetts Beach Engagement Portrait Showcasing Love's Serenity
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Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
Whispers of Lyon: The Unforgettable Windblown Bride
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In a black and white shot at a civil ceremony in Rhône, the bride and groom carefully oversee as their witness signs the marriage certificate in the correct spot.
Capturing Love in Monochrome: Witnessing the Union in Rhône
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Newlyweds exiting their ceremony at Cator Woolford Gardens in Atlanta, GA, captured in a stunning black and white shot.
Eternal Vows: A Moment in Monochrome
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Capturing timeless elegance, this award-winning portrait showcases the bride gracefully reclining on a vintage sofa at Lincoln's Cottage, Washington DC, showcasing her bouquet in a stunning black and white composition.
Vintage Sophistication: A Timeless Bride at Lincoln's Cottage, Washington DC
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At Tacaro Estate, an artistic wedding photographer captured the intricate scene when the bride gracefully slips into her heels, framed by a collection of vintage typewriters. A stunning black and white image full of elegant details.
Graceful Steps: Vintage Typewriters Frame Bride's Heel Switch at Tacaro Estate
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In this award-winning photograph, the stylish and contemporary bride strikes a pose within the boat house at The Ravenswood reception venue in Sussex, UK.
Enchanting Elegance: A Modern Bride Poses in Historic Sussex Venue
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In an impressive display of artistry, the talented photographer captured a close-up shot at Thelma Hut in Silverton, CO. The image reveals the bride as she carefully prepares her snowboard boots for her unique backcountry wedding ceremony.
Snowy Vows: A Bride's Artful Preparation at Thelma Hut, CO
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In this award-winning image, a modern bride arrives at her ceremony in Ardeche. Captured in black and white, the image showcases the contemporary aesthetic of the wedding day, with reflective glass adding a touch of artistry.
Bride's Modern Moment: An Artistic Arrival in Ardeche's Timeless Beauty
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Award-winning wedding photographer captures a striking black and white image in Toulouse, France. Through a minimalist approach, the photo showcases a man enjoying a drink behind a wall, with a clean and visually captivating composition.
Minimalist Delight: Captivating Toulouse Wedding Shot Reveals Man's Refreshing Respite
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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
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In the romantic setting of Villa Bonomo in Trieste, Italy, the bride holds her bouquet as she embraces her groom in the gentle sunlight.
Villa Bonomo: A Breathtaking Embrace Captured in Trieste's Sunlight
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Capturing elegance at Villa Miani in Rome, this award-winning wedding photographer beautifully immortalizes the bride's picturesque pose. With her hair and veil gracefully dancing in the wind, she gazes over her shoulder.
Whispers of Romance: A Timeless Portrait at Villa Miani, Rome
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Wedding portrait captured in Villefranche de Lonchat, Dordogne, France. A couple embraces, her tender touch on the groom's face, on the brink of a kiss, amidst a black and white ambiance with a gentle haze.
VILLEFRANCHE DE LONCHAT: A Captivating Embrace in the French Countryside
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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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A stunning black and white photograph captures the bride and groom running hand in hand at the romantic Carmen de los Mártires in Granada, Spain. Her flowing veil and gown add to the beautiful scene.
Hand in hand, love at Carmen de los Mártires: an artistic wedding photo
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The artistic wedding photographer captures an intimate detail pic at Hethfelton House in Dorset, where the couple lovingly adjust their newly exchanged wedding rings. The black and white image emphasizes the beauty of their intertwined hands.
Interwoven Promises: Intimate exchange amidst Hethfelton House's allure, Dorset's elegance mesmerizes
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A talented wedding photographer captured a beautiful portrait of a bride and groom at Campo San Bortolo in Venice, Italy. The image showcases the romantic atmosphere as the couple stands still while passersby blur in the background.
A Venetian Promise: Merging Souls in Campo San Bortolo's Serenity
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A creative wedding photographer captures a romantic pose as a groom gazes lovingly at his new wife, with her reflection beautifully captured in his sunglasses. This black and white portrait was taken at the charming Barn at Raccoon Creek venue.
Reflection of Love: A Breathtaking Moment at Barn Raccoon Creek
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In Germany's beautiful Rheinland-Pfalz region, this award-winning wedding portrait captures a groom as he hears his bride's call. The black and white, bold portrait adds a touch of timeless elegance to their special day.
Capturing Love: A Groom's Melodic Response in Rheinland-Pfalz Wedding Portrait
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The talented wedding photographer captured a stunning black and white portrait of grooms holding hands near the windows at a venue in a hotel in Minnesota.
Minnesota's Monochrome Magic: Grooms Embrace in Captivating Windowed Venue
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In Tuscany, at Villa Medicea di Lilliano, the bride and groom celebrated their wedding day by toasting after cutting the cake. The photographer captured the moment from a high angle, recording the artistic scene in BW
Villa Medicea di Lilliano: A Toast to Forever, Captured in BW
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