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The following “Cheerful” 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 “Cheerful” 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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In Kaifeng, Henan, China, the groom appears while friends offer flower-filled blessings, greeting him with lively celebration and cheerful anticipation for the wedding festivities.
In Kaifeng, Henan, China, Friends Offer Flower-Filled Blessings To The Groom Cheerfully
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At Hôtel Les Grands Montets in Chamonix, France, the bride takes her share of dessert, adding a playful and relaxed moment to the wedding celebration.
Dessert Brings Playful Cheer At Hôtel Les Grands Montets In Chamonix, France During The Celebration
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The bride and groom laugh together during the aperitif at Castelvecchio in Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy, enjoying a relaxed and joyful part of their wedding celebration.
Couple Laughs Together During Aperitif At Castelvecchio In Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy
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The bride and groom pose outdoors with a large group of guests at Mariënhof Amersfoort, as friends and family raise their hands and give thumbs-up gestures in celebration.
Guests Celebrate With Raised Hands At Mariënhof Amersfoort In Netherlands
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At Moat Hall Barns in Shropshire, UK, a groomsman proudly holds a confetti cone while showing off his temporary tattoo, creating a lighthearted wedding-day moment filled with personality and playful anticipation.
A Groomsman Shows Off His Tattoo At Moat Hall Barns In Shropshire, UK
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In Philadelphia, the couple shares a playful portrait at the bowling lanes, where warm light and reflections add a fun, cinematic feel to the scene.
In Philadelphia The Couple Strikes A Playful Pose At Bowling Lanes With Warm Reflections
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At Clonabreany House, Ireland, guests raise cups of tea in a cheerful toast during the wedding speeches, creating a warm and distinctly personal celebration filled with smiles and shared tradition.
Tea Toasts Fill The Speeches At Clonabreany House In Ireland With Warm Celebration
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At a tram location in Gelderland, the Netherlands, the bride and groom share a playful black-and-white portrait while riding together, turning an ordinary journey into a joyful wedding-day moment filled with personality.
Black And White Fun Unfolds On A Tram Ride In Gelderland, The Netherlands
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At The Alnwick Garden in Alnwick, Northumberland, UK, a newly engaged couple enjoys a playful touristy portrait surrounded by lush gardens and relaxed, cheerful energy.
At The Alnwick Garden In Alnwick Northumberland The Newly Engaged Couple Poses Playfully Together
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In Chicago, Illinois, the engaged couple pose in front of Soldier Field, with his home team pride and her Packers fandom adding playful rivalry to the portrait.
In Chicago Illinois The Engaged Couple Poses Before Soldier Field With Playful Rivalry
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A couple embraces beside a vibrant city wall featuring a colorful painted map at Iron Hill Brewery in Philadelphia, their engagement portrait framed by bold artwork and lively urban textures.
Embrace Beside Vibrant City Wall Map At Iron Hill Brewery, Philadelphia, Portrait By WPJA Photographer
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At Chez Ernest in Montauban, a bride beams with a radiant smile under her umbrella, unfazed by the rain, bringing cheerful energy to her wedding day despite the weather.
Radiant Bride Beams Under An Umbrella During A Rainy Wedding Day At Chez Ernest In Montauban
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At her home in Taian, Shandong, the bride stands with her bridesmaids for a group photo, each sharing smiles and cheerful energy before the ceremony.
Bridesmaids Share Cheerful Energy And Smiles During A Group Photo At Home In Taian Shandong
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This joyful couple shares a cheerful interaction in Kaifeng, Henan, smiling brightly while using their hands to form a heart shape during their lighthearted and romantic engagement session in China.
A Joyful Engaged Couple Forms A Heart Shape With Their Hands During A Playful Portrait Session In Kaifeng, Henan, China
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At Château Le Haget in Gers, a bridesmaid gathers with the bride, maid of honor, and witnesses, snapping a cheerful group photo with her phone to remember the occasion.
Bridesmaid Snaps A Cheerful Group Selfie With The Wedding Party In Gers, France
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In Grenoble, France, a close-up reveals the groom’s cheerful and colorful socks, adding a playful detail to his wedding attire.
Cheerful And Colorful Groom’s Socks In Grenoble, France Add Playful Detail To His Wedding Attire For A Fun Touch
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Moments before the ceremony at Chateau de Bourneau, Vendée, the bride and her bridesmaids gather for a cheerful selfie, capturing their excitement and anticipation.
Moments Before The Ceremony At Chateau De Bourneau In Vendée, Bride And Bridesmaids Capture A Cheerful Selfie Together
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The bus driver offers a cheerful thumbs up to the bride as she arrives in Bath for her wedding ceremony, adding a friendly, welcoming touch to the start of her day.
Cheerful Bus Driver Gives The Bride A Warm Welcome Upon Her Arrival For A Bath Wedding Ceremony.
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At City Hall in Vienne, Isère, the newlyweds walk out to a cheerful shower of bubbles, lovingly blown by their guests as they exit the venue together.
Cheerful Bubbles Shower Newlyweds As They Exit City Hall In Vienne, Isère, Surrounded By Guests’ Love
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During a winter couple session in Liorac/Louyre, Dordogne, the bride stands cheerfully despite the cold, showing her adventurous side in the chilly French countryside.
Bride Braces The Cold During A Winter Portrait In Dordogne, France
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During the wedding at Wyndham Grand Kalamis in Istanbul, Turkey, a lively moment unfolds as guests pose together for a cheerful selfie.
Guests Pose Together For A Cheerful Group Selfie During A Lively Wedding At Wyndham Grand Kalamis In Istanbul
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At Domaine de Baulieu in France, during the bouquet ribbon game, a witness playfully covers the bride’s eyes with her hand. Captured outdoors in the sunlight, the scene is full of anticipation and cheerful celebration.
Witness Covers Bride’s Eyes During Bouquet Ribbon Game At Domaine De Baulieu France
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Outside The Leaf in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, the groom joyfully twirls the bride as the bridal party cheers, creating a cheerful scene reminiscent of The Sound of Music.
Groom Twirls Bride With Cheering Bridal Party Outside The Leaf Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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Under a large oak tree at Château du Mouchetard, a couple is captured in a portrait. They share a quiet photo session, their connection highlighted by the natural backdrop of the French venue.
A Quiet Couple’s Portrait Under The Majestic Oak Tree At Château Du Mouchetard, France
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Outside a church in Toulouse, the newlyweds step out together just after their ceremony. Surrounded by joyful well-wishers, their faces glow with happiness, marking the beginning of their shared journey in this cheerful image.
Newlyweds Step Out of Toulouse Church Glowing With Happiness Amid Cheers and Joyful Well-Wishers
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Outside Toulouse’s city hall, the newlyweds emerge playful after their civil ceremony.
Newlyweds Emerge Playful and Joyful After Their Civil Ceremony Outside Toulouse City Hall
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Celebrating their engagement at Jiading Mansion, Shanghai, China, with the woman on his back, joyfully holding two red paper lanterns.
Engaged Couple at Jiading Mansion, Shanghai, with Red Lanterns Symbolizing Happiness
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A candid, love-filled scene in West End, Atlanta, where a couple walks along a wide, tree-lined sidewalk, laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Candid Laughter on Tree-Lined Sidewalk in West End, Atlanta
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In Balat, Istanbul, Türkiye, a couple enjoys a pre-wedding photo session under vibrant colorful umbrellas, adding whimsy and charm to the historic city's backdrop.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Under Colorful Umbrellas in Balat's Historic Charm, Istanbul, Türkiye
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A couple shares a joyful laugh on a bench outside Number 50 Cheyne restaurant in Chelsea, London, UK, with a floral background adding to the cheerful scene.
Joyful Moment on a Bench Outside Number 50 Cheyne, Chelsea, London
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