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The following “Sunshine” 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 “Sunshine” 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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Wedding photo taken at a ceremony in Budapest, Hungary. Outdoor portrait of bride and groom in the afternoon light, capturing the love in their eyes.
Budapest Bliss: Stunning Afternoon Portrait Captures Love in Bride and Groom's Eyes at Wedding
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In Trieste, Italy, a newlywed couple crosses the bustling street under the warm sunshine on their wedding day, captured in a candid moment near the picturesque venue.
Italian Romance: Newlyweds Cross Bustling Street in Trieste, Captured in Candid Moment Near Venue
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A joyous moment at Villa Boscarello, Siena, Tuscany, captured after the wedding ceremony as the newlyweds share a kiss amidst a backdrop of happy guests and radiant sunshine.
Radiant Sunshine Kiss: Newlyweds' Joyous Moment at Villa Boscarello, Siena, Tuscany Wedding
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Beautiful golden hour portrait of a couple on their wedding day at Domaine de Belfonds in Provence, France, showcasing the enchanting atmosphere and connection between the newlyweds as they walk in sunshine.
Golden Hour Romance: Couple's Radiant Wedding Portrait at Domaine de Belfonds in Provence, France
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A heartwarming wedding scene at a Private Residence in Pomfret, Vermont, where the groom tenderly embraces his father, who also served as the officiant, under the radiant sunshine in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Groom Embraces Officiant Father: A Touching Moment in Pomfret, Vermont's Private Residence Oasis
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A newlywed couple strolling the streets of Orléans in the sunshine and shadows after their civil ceremony, capturing love and joy on their wedding day.
Sun-Kissed Love: Newlyweds in Orléans Embrace Shadows and Sunshine on Wedding Day Stroll
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A couple portrait taken by an Annecy wedding photographer, showing a couple hand in hand at the beautiful lake. They are leaning against concrete in the sunshine, surrounded by trees.
Hand in Hand: Love in the Sun at the Lake, Annecy
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Couple portrait by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer in Highland Park, PA. They snuggle up in the sunshine during a portrait session in the park, with big smiles during their engagement session.
HIGHLAND PARK LOVE: PITTSBURGH'S ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT SESSION WITH SUNSHINE AND SMILES
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Golden hour union captured at Independence Harbor in Freetown, MA – A couple exchanging vows against the radiant sun, their silhouettes etched against the sky in a serene wedding ceremony.
Golden Hour Romance: Vows Underneath the Radiant Sun at Independence Harbor, Freetown, MA
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Beautiful outdoor wedding portrait taken at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano, showing a groom waiting for his bride as she refreshes, capturing a serene scene at the venue.
Groom Awaits Bride at Borgo Tre Rose: Serene Outdoor Wedding Portrait in Montepulciano
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A romantic wedding portrait at Fűvészkert, Budapest. The couple plays a game of hide and seek, standing back to back and holding hands in the warm sunshine. Perfect harmony captured in a beautiful setting.
Hide and Seek Harmony: Romantic Wedding Portrait at Fűvészkert, Budapest Under Golden Sunshine
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A tearful groom watches in awe as his bride and her mother make their way down the outdoor aisle in the sunshine at Willow Heights Mansion in Morgan Hill.
Tender Moment: Groom Overwhelmed by Bride's Walk to Him at Willow Heights Mansion
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Bride playfully sprays groom with champagne in the Chateauroux Town Hall Square.
Champagne Chaos: Bride Sprays Groom in Wedding Moment at Chateauroux Town Hall
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Beautifully highlighted by the photographer, a lifestyle couple portrait unfolds at Jaun. The future newlyweds embrace in a warm and joyful manner, basking in sunlight, with majestic mountains as the backdrop.
A ROMANTIC ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT SESSION AT JAUN
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Capturing their love amidst the golden embrace of a wheat field in historic Via Labicana, Rome, this award-winning portrait exudes an ethereal beauty, with the groom gently gazing at his radiant bride.
Golden Love in Historic Via Labicana: Award-Winning Ethereal Beauty Exudes
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The timeless love of a bride and groom as they share a tender kiss beneath a sunlit tree at The Post Barn in Newbury, Berkshire.
Whispering Romance: Sunlit Serenade at The Post Barn Wedding, Newbury, Berkshire
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An award-winning artistic wedding day portrait captured at Villa Bonomo, Trieste, Italy. The image showcases the bride and groom, in a loving embrace, gazing at each other with the setting sun casting a beautiful glow.
Golden Embrace: A Romantic Wedding Moment at Villa Bonomo, Trieste
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Wedding guests become part of the stunning barn backdrop at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington, PA. The sun shines on their faces during the ceremony, captured in beautiful black and white.
Sun-Kissed Barn Bliss: Guests Merged in Monochrome at Irons Mill
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Bride and groom share a heartfelt embrace atop Tent Ridge in Kananaskis, Canada. Against a stunning orange sunset, their love creates a romantic portrait to treasure forever.
Tent Ridge Embrace: Love's Portrait Amidst a Fiery Sunset
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Creative wedding day portrait captured at a reception venue in Toulouse, France. The bride and groom tenderly embrace as the sun sets behind them, evoking a truly romantic atmosphere.
Romantic Toulouse: A Sunlit Embrace Captured on Wedding Day
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In a wedding photo, captured at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey. The bride sits on a bench in the foreground, while the groom lays on his back on another bench in the background.
Wedding Spectacle: Love Portrait Amidst Istanbul's Historic Splendor
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In this award-winning wedding photo, taken in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, the groom gracefully supports his bride's dress train as they walk together. The romantic scene is enhanced by the burst of sunlight at the top.
Sultanahmet Serenade: Love Awakens in Sunlit Istanbul's Heartbeat Square
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The bride and groom pose for a romantic portrait in front of the Teatro Adolfo Mejía in Cartagena, Colombia, capturing the charm of the city on their special day.
Cartagena Charm: A Romantic Portrait at Teatro Adolfo Mejía
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In this award-winning picture, taken in Icart, Guernsey, the groom and his groomsmen are seen enjoying a relaxing chat on a balcony as they prepare for the ceremony. The picture captures the bright sunlight and the breathtaking view of the ocean.
Groomsmen bonding under the sun on Icart's heavenly balcony
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Crested Butte, Colorado - Aspen trees encircle a couple's romantic picnic spot by a mountain lake. The sun shines through the foliage, creating a beautiful burst of light.
Crested Butte's Enchanted Euphoria: A Celestial Cascade Amidst Autumn's Embrace
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Gently caressed against the stunning backdrop of Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, a devoted groom affectionately embraces his wife, their love illuminated by the rim light, as they face each other on their wedding day.
A Romantic Embrace at Emerald Lake's Radiant Glow
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A beautiful wedding photo captured at a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio. This sunset image showcases the rings and key details of the special day.
Sunset Splendor: Cleveland Wedding Shines with Radiant Rings
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A pro photographer in Bordeaux captures a joyful moment at Domaine de Conseillant, where the bride's best friend catches the bouquet, resulting in a big hug and a happy smile.
Caught Joy: Best Friend's Bouquet Catch at Domaine de Conseillant
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In Anglet, France, this engagement portrait captures the couple in a little forest, posing head to head. The black-and-white image is backlit by sunshine, creating a timeless and beautifully contrasted composition.
Anglet, France: Enchanted Forest Love – A Timeless Engagement Portrait
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A wedding photographer captured an engagement picture session of a couple in Aspen, Colorado, with the sun shining brightly through the clear blue sky
Love in the Mountains: A Sun-Kissed Aspen Engagement
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