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The following “Cleveland” 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 “Cleveland” 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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At Shoreby Club, the girls kick off the day with a lively dance party while getting ready, filled with energy and fun.
Girls Dance with Energy at Shoreby Club Pre-Wedding Prep
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Engagement portrait of a couple sitting in a small garden space, surrounded by plants and a red brick wall in Cleveland, Ohio.
Engagement Portrait in Cleveland's Enclosed Green Space with Red Brick Backdrop
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A man joyfully dances on the vibrant dance floor during a wedding reception at The Metropolitan at The 9 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Man Joyfully Dances on Vibrant Floor at The Metropolitan at The 9 Wedding Reception, Cleveland
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At the Cleveland Museum of Art, a couple walks hand in hand along the square stone pathway. Captured in a vertical black-and-white frame, the scene highlights their journey together in a classic and timeless setting.
Couple at Cleveland Museum of Art Walking Hand in Hand | Vertical Black-and-White Frame | Square Stone Pathway Highlights Classic, Timeless Journey Together
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In downtown Cleveland, Ohio, a couple dashes across the street with urban playfulness, dressed in formal wear. Captured in a vertical black-and-white frame, the image contrasts elegance with spontaneity in the bustling cityscape.
Couple in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, Dashing Across Street in Formal Wear | Vertical Black-and-White Frame | Elegance Meets Spontaneity in Bustling City
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Outside the ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, the newlywed couple makes a joyful exit, celebrating with fist pumps as guests shower them with tossed rice, marking a jubilant start to their new life together.
Newlyweds Celebrate with Fist Pumps and Rice Toss in Cleveland, Ohio
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In Cleveland, Ohio, the couple shares a poignant moment as they visit a family member who couldn't attend their wedding, paying their respects at the cemetery and including them in their special day in spirit.
Couple Visits Cemetery to Include Absent Family in Cleveland Wedding
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In Cleveland, Ohio, a black-and-white detail shot captures a touching top-down view of Grandpa and Grandma holding hands while watching the ceremony, symbolizing enduring love and cherished family bonds on this special occasion.
Grandpa and Grandma Hold Hands in Ceremony's Top-Down Black-and-White Detail Shot
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In Cleveland, Ohio, as the intimate wedding day draws to a close, the photographer captures a stunning dual light effect using the sun's reflection. This creative technique beautifully highlights the couple and adds a glow to their unforgettable day.
Photographer Captures Dual Light Glow, Highlighting Couple in Cleveland Wedding's Closing Moments
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Cleveland bride and groom walk toward camera in urban setting, candidly captured mid-rise after posed photo
Candid Bride and Groom Walking in Cleveland's Dynamic Cityscape
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In Cleveland, Ohio, a playful and artistic scene unfolds in a hotel lobby, where a pair of wedding shoes are creatively hung from a chandelier.
Wedding Shoes Hang Playfully from Chandelier in Cleveland Hotel Lobby Scene
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In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel, an impromptu photo captures window light highlighting the scene. The bride rests her hand on the groom's shoulder and gazes intensely at the camera, creating a powerful and captivating image.
Bride's Intense Gaze and Hand on Groom's Shoulder Illuminated by Window Light in Cleveland Hotel
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In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel, the bride stands against a red brick wall backdrop, beautifully illuminated by the interplay of sun and shadows. She holds her dress train in one hand and looks over her shoulder, her gaze directed downward.
Bride Holds Dress Train, Looks Over Shoulder Against Brick Wall in Cleveland Hotel Wedding Portrait
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At a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio, below which lies a large aquarium, the couple shares a face-to-face embrace, warmly rim-lit from behind. A shark swims by, providing a unique and captivating backdrop to this intimate scene.
Couple's Rim-Lit Embrace Enhanced by Swimming Shark Below Aquarium at Cleveland Reception Venue
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At a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio, the first dance is truly special as the couple is surrounded by their loved ones. The presence of friends and family adds warmth and joy to these memorable moments.
In Cleveland, Ohio, a couple shares a special first dance, surrounded by loved ones who bring warmth and joy to the moment.
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In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel room, the bride, with her back to the camera, shares a surprise hidden under her robe with her bridesmaids. Their faces light up with surprise and delight as they react to the unexpected reveal.
In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel room, the bride reveals a surprise under her robe to her bridesmaids, whose faces light up with surprise and delight at the unexpected visuals.
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In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel room, while getting ready, the absence of a mirror adds a humorous twist. The groom had to borrow a handheld mirror.
In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel room, the lack of a mirror adds humor to the groom's preparations, prompting him to borrow a handheld mirror.
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A wedding ring nestled between a pair of shoes, symbolizing the bride and groom preparing for their special day.
Wedding Rings And Ready Shoes
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In Cleveland, Ohio, during the ceremony, the couple happily shows their wedding rings to the guests, sharing their joy.
During the Ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, the Couple Happily Displays Their Wedding Rings to the Guests, Sharing Their Joy
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Amidst the lively celebration at a Cleveland Reception Venue, a man proudly lifts a newborn baby, a powerful symbol of the love and new beginnings.
Cleveland Reception Venue Hosts Joyful Party as Proud Father Raises Adorable Son for All to See
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Bride and groom nose-to-nose at their wedding reception, illuminated by a window's light that highlights the bride's magical veil.
Veiled in Light: Nose-to-Nose, Love's Glow at Wedding Reception, Window's Soft Touch
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A wedding dress hangs against a large, textured wall sculpture inside a hotel.
Wedding Dress Against Texture
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At Lago East Bank Restaurant in Cleveland, the couple finds a moment of magic as they embrace the fading sunlight against the wall, casting a warm glow as the sun sets on their reception.
Cleveland Couple Embrace in the Fading Sunlight at Lago East Bank Restaurant Wedding Venue
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In a Cleveland, OH hotel, the bride captures a serene moment by the window, bathed in soft natural light shortly after getting dressed, highlighting her elegance and anticipation.
Artistic Wedding Photography in Cleveland, OH: Bride Embraces Calm Bliss in Hotel Setting
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A talented wedding photographer captured this playful and artistic portrait in downtown Cleveland, using a scooter to add a fun touch to the couple's special day.
Playful and Artistic Wedding Portrait in Downtown Cleveland with Scooter
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At a Cleveland, Ohio reception venue, a wedding photo of the night's finale embrace. The couple, face to face, is embraced by artistic layers of darkness, lights, and bokehs.
Starry Unison: A Cleveland Nightscape Unveils the Embrace of Love
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An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of a pair of shoes, framed within a symmetrical cube design featuring deep blue hues at a hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland Blue: A Symmetrical Cube Design Frames Intricate Wedding Shoes
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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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Newlyweds in Cleveland, Ohio, take a break from wedding day events to challenge each other to a pull-up contest in a gym.
Cleveland Newlyweds' Mid-Wedding Pull-Up Competition: A Ohio Gym Rivalry
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In Cleveland, Ohio, at the ceremony location, a moment of lightheartedness unfolds as the bride's crown slips off her head mid-wedding and the groom reaches out to catch it.
Cleveland's Delightful Wedding Mishap: Groom Saves the Day as the Bride's Crown Takes Flight!
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