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The following “Calm” 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 “Calm” 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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A couple shares a kiss along the waterfront in Grado, Gorizia, Italy, gentle seaside light illuminating their engagement portrait as they sit together in the relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Portrait Of A Couple Sharing A Kiss Along The Relaxed Coastal Waterfront Of Grado Italy
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Next to the peaceful lakeshore in Szigetcsúcs, Hungary, the woman smiles warmly at the camera while her partner gently leans in, their closeness mirrored in the calm water beside them.
Next To The Lakeshore In Szigetcsúcs, Hungary, The Couple’s Closeness Is Mirrored In The Calm Water Beside Them
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Before the ceremony at Domaine de Patras, France, the couple enjoys a relaxing and peaceful break, sitting together and savoring a calm pause on their special day.
Peaceful Scene Setter Of A Couple Taking A Calm Break Together At Domaine De Patras
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The couple shares a quiet embrace by the water in South Lake Tahoe, California, where their love feels calm and steady against the serene backdrop of the vast mountain lake.
Their Serene Embrace By The Water Highlights Tranquil Love In South Lake Tahoe, California
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This romantic engagement portrait captures a couple sharing a quiet connection in San Francisco, California.
Their Romantic Connection Glows Through This Quiet Engagement Portrait In San Francisco, California
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Before the ceremony at Villa Catignano, Tuscany, the bride shares a quiet, anticipatory moment, savoring the calm and the beautiful stair surroundings before her wedding begins.
Bride Shares A Quiet Anticipatory Moment On The Beautiful Stairs At Villa Catignano In Tuscany Italy
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A moment of calm glows through the forest in Ecoche, Loire, France, where the couple is wrapped in a prism of light during their tranquil and artistic engagement photoshoot.
A Tranquil And Artistic Engagement Portrait Captures The Engaged Couple Surrounded By Forest Light In Ecoche, Loire, France
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In Udine, Italy, a bride sits serenely as her wedding makeup is applied, her calm and anticipation elegantly captured in an image before the joyful festivities begin.
Bride Sits Calmly During Makeup Application Before The Ceremony In Udine, Italy
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Morning preparations at Parque Ridley Creek in Philadelphia unfold as cufflinks are fastened and watches set, with a sense of calm settling over the room.
Calm Morning Preparations Unfold As Cufflinks And Watches Are Set In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sharing a quiet and affectionate interaction, the couple poses for their engagement session in Paris, France.
Couple Shares A Quiet And Affectionate Interaction While Posing For Their Engagement Session In Paris
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Bridal preparations at Thornhill Hotel in Hampshire, UK, are a mix of chaos and calm, with several flower girls occupying themselves in unique and entertaining ways in the busy room.
Preparations At Thornhill Hotel In Hampshire, UK, Mix Calm And Chaos As Flower Girls Entertain Themselves In The Busy Bridal Room
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This engaged couple is seen playfully chilling near the edge of a stone fountain in Old Montreal, enjoying the refreshing atmosphere of this historic district in Montreal, Quebec.
Engaged Couple Chills Near A Historic Stone Fountain Edge Within The District Of Old Montreal
Old Montreal Portraitcasual historic settingconnectionRelaxedjoyplayfulOld Montreal couple
Sharing a romantic kiss on a quiet, sleepy mountain road in Golden, Colorado, this engaged couple celebrates their upcoming wedding surrounded by the peaceful and scenic beauty of the Rockies.
Engaged Couple Shares Romantic Kiss On A Sleepy Mountain Road Within Scenic Golden Colorado Rockies
Calmpeaceful engagement momentconnectionromantic mountain kissromancescenicColorado
At Live Aqua Cancún in Mexico, the bride prepares for the big day in a serene getting ready suite, surrounded by makeup artists and hair professionals.
Bride Prepares Calmly With Hair And Makeup Team At Live Aqua Cancún In Mexico
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In a sunlit room at Le Cruzeau, Gîte Village, Dordogne, France, a makeup artist carefully completes the bride’s look beside the window, capturing a calm preparation moment.
Makeup Artist Finishes Bridal Look In Window Light At Le Cruzeau In Dordogne, France
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This couple embraces quietly while standing next to a historic building in Périgueux, Dordogne, enjoying a peaceful and intimate engagement portrait within the charming architectural heritage of southwestern France.
Peaceful Engagement Portrait Of Couple Standing Next To Historic Building In Charming Perigueux Dordogne France
DordogneconnectionCalmquiet architectural embracePérigueux Dordogne engagementHeritagepeaceful historic setting
The ring bearer at The Whiteface Lodge takes a quiet moment to play chess before the ceremony, enjoying some calm at the ceremony and reception location.
Ring Bearer Finds Calm Playing Chess Before Ceremony At The Whiteface Lodge Wedding Venue In Upstate New York
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A couple sits chatting quietly in front of a serene lake covered in lilies in Wanaka, New Zealand, finding a peaceful and private connection in the beautiful outdoors.
Couple Sits Chatting Quietly In Front Of Serene Lake Covered In Lilies In Wanaka New Zealand
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The bride finds comfort and calm sitting with two children in a quiet room at Hotel HO Jaén, Spain, soaking in a relaxed moment before the busy wedding day unfolds.
Calm Washes Over The Bride As She Sits With Two Children In Hotel HO Jaén, Spain, Before Busy Festivities.
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This newlywed couple shares a romantic kiss while standing on a quiet backcountry road near their home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the countryside.
Newlyweds Share Romantic Kiss Standing On A Quiet Backcountry Road Near Home In Highlands Ranch
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Walking through a historic old arbor in Cassis, France, the couple enjoys a quiet and intimate stroll surrounded by the timeless beauty and coastal atmosphere of the French Riviera.
Couple Enjoys Quiet Intimate Stroll Through Historic Old Arbor On The French Riviera In Cassis
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An engaged couple stands nestled among the vibrant green leaves of the jungle at the Coba Arqueological Site, sharing a quiet and intimate connection surrounded by lush tropical nature.
An Engaged Couple Stands Nestled Among The Lush Jungle Leaves At The Coba Arqueological Site
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On a quiet bench surrounded by lush greenery in Budakeszi, the couple sits close together while sharing a soft, meaningful look that expresses their deep devotion during their engagement.
On A Quiet Bench In Budakeszi The Couple Sits Close Together While Sharing Meaningful Looks
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Along Caudeau River in Liorac/Louyre, Dordogne, a couple enjoys a photo session by the riverside, surrounded by lush greenery and calm water.
Couple Enjoys A Riverside Portrait Along The Caudeau River In Dordogne, France
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In this black and white portrait from Hungary, a couple’s tender kiss frames their dog’s calm gaze, capturing a scene of pure closeness and the deep bonds they share.
Tender Kiss Frames Dog’s Calm Gaze In Black And White Hungary Portrait, Celebrating Deep Bonds And Pure Closeness
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At Château Sainte Foy d'Anthe in Lot-et-Garonne, France, the bride is captured in a serene portrait facing the window at the end of her preparations.
At Château Sainte Foy d'Anthe In France, The Bride Is Captured Facing A Window In A Serene Preparation Portrait
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A detail shot in Taiyuan, Shanxi, captures the bride carefully applying makeup in front of a mirror, highlighting her focused expression and the graceful anticipation before the wedding ceremony.
Detail Shot Of Bride Applying Makeup In Front Of Mirror In Taiyuan, Shanxi, Highlighting Focused Expression And Graceful Anticipation Before Wedding Ceremony
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The Moult, Salcombe, serves as the picturesque setting for an artistic aerial view capturing the calm turquoise water of a morning swim on the wedding day.
Turquoise Morning Swim at The Moult, Salcombe: Aerial Wedding Day Art
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Two young children focus intently on a traditional wooden tabletop game, enjoying a quiet moment of play during the wedding festivities held at Le Bois des Anglais in France.
Young Children Focus Intently On A Traditional Wooden Tabletop Game During Festive Celebrations In France
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The bride and groom share a quiet, relaxing moment together on a couch in the lobby of the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley, Montana, before their wedding ceremony begins.
Bride And Groom Share A Quiet Relaxing Moment Together On A Lobby Couch In Montana
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