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The following “Portrait” 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 “Portrait” 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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On the stunning Mallorca Island in Spain, bathed in the golden hues of the enchanting golden hour, the bride and groom pose for a portrait that exudes timeless romance and breathtaking beauty,.
Golden Hour Romance: A Timeless Portrait of Love on Mallorca Island, Spain
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A striking black and white portrait showcases the groom, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication, capturing his presence with classic charm at North Cadbury Court.
Sophisticated Groom: Timeless Elegance in Black and White at North Cadbury Court
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A beautiful portrait captured at Garre' Vineyard & Winery in Livermore, CA, where a newlywed couple gazes lovingly at each other against a breathtaking sunset.
Sunset Love: Newlyweds Gaze Adoringly at Garre' Vineyard & Winery, Livermore, CA
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A wedding portrait taken on the special day in Altopiano di Asiago, Italy. The couple stands on a hill, moving towards a grand tree, lost amidst the natural beauty surrounding them.
Romantic Wedding Portrait Amidst Natural Beauty on Altopiano di Asiago, Italy Hilltop
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Wedding day portrait at Venice, Italy. Bride and groom in a tender embrace, waiting to board a gondola in a charming Venetian setting. An intimate image capturing the love and awe of the newlyweds on their special day in Venice.
Romantic Venice: Bride and Groom Embracing Before Boarding Gondola in Traditional Venetian Setting
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A breathtaking night portrait of a stylish couple walking down the front steps of the Library of Congress in Washington DC on their wedding day. The elegant pair is beautifully illuminated by soft lighting, creating a romantic and memorable scene.
Romantic Night Portrait: Stylish Couple Descending Library of Congress Steps, Washington DC Wedding Day
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A beautiful portrait taken on a wedding day at Pembroke Lodge in London, England. The image features a bride and groom sitting in the back of a vintage car, bathed in soft, romantic light captured by the photographer.
Romantic Bride and Groom in Vintage Car at Pembroke Lodge, London: Wedding Day Glow
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A beautiful bridal portrait captured on the wedding day in England, London-Southfield. The bride's reflection is juxtaposed with a floral framed artwork.
Elegant Bridal Reflection Amidst Floral Art: London-Southfield Wedding Day Portrait
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A beautiful wedding day portrait taken at the historic Sant'Abbondio church on the golden hill in Lugano, Switzerland. The newlyweds are captured walking hand in hand, with the bride's veil gracefully flowing in the wind against the backdrop of trees.
Romantic Wedding Portrait at Sant'Abbondio Church on Golden Hill in Lugano, Switzerland
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A captivating wedding day portrait captured at Tenuta Carretta, showing the bride and groom holding colorful smoke grenades together as they share a romantic kiss surrounded by the swirling smoke.
Enchanting Kiss: Bride and Groom Embraced by Colorful Smoke at Tenuta Carretta Wedding
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A black and white intimate portrait of a bride and groom on their wedding day at Château de Cruzy, France, showcasing a tender embrace frozen in time.
Tender Embrace: Bride and Groom at Château de Cruzy, France in Timeless Black and White
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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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A beautiful silhouette portrait of a newlywed couple sharing a kiss near their wedding venue at Arcadia in Portland, Maine, while a guest plays pinball in the background, adding a unique and playful twist to the fun wedding photo.
Romantic Kiss at Arcadia: Newlyweds Share Joy as Guest Plays Pinball in Portland
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Wedding day reunion at Mas Blanc in Barbentane, France, as team bride and team groom stroll through a sunlit field holding colorful smoke grenades in a captivating group portrait.
Sunlit Field Stroll: Team Bride and Team Groom’s Wedding Reunion at Mas Blanc, Barbentane, France
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A group of wedding guests photobomb a couple's portrait at Clos d'Hullias on their special day.
Wedding guests photobomb newlyweds at Clos d'Hullias in Provence, France
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Newlyweds standing in front of a farmers field with tractor stripes in the dirt, captured in a breathtaking wedding portrait at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro.
Romantic Newlyweds Embracing Amidst Tractor Stripes at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro
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A beautiful wedding photo of a newlywed couple running hand in hand on the sandy beach at Plage de Ploemeur, captured against the backdrop of the sea and blue sky.
Romantic Run on Plage de Ploemeur: Newlyweds Holding Hands on Sandy Beach by Sea
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A beautiful shot capturing a guest taking a mobile phone picture of the elegant bride on her wedding day at Borgo Fregnano in Faenza, Italy.
Elegant Bride Captured by Guest at Borgo Fregnano, Faenza, Italy Wedding Day
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A serene outdoor wedding portrait taken on the grounds of Tenuta Passera Marchiotto in Vergiate, Italy, capturing a minute of tranquility and beauty amidst the lush greenery of the venue's woods.
Tranquil Moment: Outdoor Wedding Bliss at Tenuta Passera Marchiotto in Vergiate, Italy
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A unique wedding scene with a couple smiling behind two kissing llamas, one black and one white, captured at Biodome Esslingen venue during a peaceful outdoor portrait session.
Llamas Love: Couple Smiles Behind Black and White Kissers at Biodome Esslingen Wedding Venue
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A beautiful image is captured as the newlyweds rehearse their first dance at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano during a tranquil outdoor portrait session on their wedding day.
Elegant First Dance Rehearsal at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano: A Tranquil Portrait Session
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Wedding day portrait captured at the American Church in Paris, as the couple steals a private session post-ceremony, depicted in a vintage black and white image evoking timeless romance and intimacy.
Timeless Romance: American Church in Paris Wedding Portrait - Vintage Black and White Elegance
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A romantic wedding photo of a couple embracing on a water taxi on the Grand Canal, captured during a peaceful outdoor portrait session on their special day.
Embracing Love on the Grand Canal: Romantic Water Taxi Wedding Portrait Session
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In Córdoba, Spain, a beautiful bride and groom embrace in a touching portrait with a stunning reflection of the sky and clouds beneath them, captured on their wedding day.
Romantic Reflection: Bride and Groom Embrace in Stunning Spanish Sunset, Cordoba Wedding Day Portrait
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A romantic black and white portrait of a couple on their wedding day at Hospital de Santiago in Úbeda, Jaén, Spain. The historic building provides a beautiful backdrop as the couple shares a joyful embrace, with a smoke grenade adding a touch of whimsy.
Joyful Embrace: Romantic Wedding Portrait at Hospital de Santiago, Úbeda, Jaén, Spain
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A romantic couple sharing a special day at Acadia National Park, captured in a unique black and white abstract portrait with the bride's reflection seen in a tidal pool.
Love's Reflection: A Unique Black and White Wedding Portrait at Acadia National Park
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A breathtaking silhouette portrait of a couple on their wedding day in Blue Hill, Maine. The stunning sunset creates a dramatic sky background behind the couple, adding a touch of romance to the scene.
Graceful Silhouette: A Romantic Sunset Wedding in Blue Hill, Maine
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A romantic wedding couple enjoys a serene canoe ride at sunset in Manchester, Maine, captured beautifully during their outdoor portrait session on their special day.
Serene Sunset Canoe Ride: Wedding Couple's Romantic Portrait Session in Manchester, Maine
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A beautiful couple on their wedding day in Dublin, Ireland. They stand in front of a statue of Jesus, his hands extended over them in blessing. Perfectly captured just after the ceremony, this stunning image radiates love, faith, and the start of a union.
Blessed Love: Wedding Day Bliss in Dublin, Ireland Under Jesus' Watchful Eyes
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In Moselle, a couple lovingly gazes into each other's eyes amidst a bamboo forest on their wedding day portrait session in nature.
Romantic Moment: Couple in Love amidst Bamboo Forest, Moselle, Captured in Wedding Portrait Session
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