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The following “DC” 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 “DC” 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 wedding photographer at the National Arboretum in DC created this image showing The bride cries during her elopement ceremony
A wedding photographer at the National Arboretum in DC created this image showing The bride cries during her elopement ceremony
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Best wedding photography from Marriott Metro Center in DC showing a pic of The groom and his best man dancing
Best wedding photography from Marriott Metro Center in DC showing a pic of The groom and his best man dancing
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National Gallery of Art, East Building, DC urban pic shoot before the wedding day with a couple dressed in formal clothes and smiling
National Gallery of Art, East Building, DC urban pic shoot before the wedding day with a couple dressed in formal clothes and smiling
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Ambar, DC indoor photo session with the couple before the wedding day sitting at a table and holding hands
Black and white, artsy indoor photo session with the couple before the wedding day sitting at a table and holding hands
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Meridian Hill Park, DC inner-city photo session with the couple before the wedding day for a colorful portrait silhouette
Colorful inner-city photo session with the couple before the wedding day for a colorful portrait silhouette
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National Gallery of Art, East Building, DC urban pic shoot before the wedding day for a minimalist stairs portrait
An urban pic shoot before the wedding day for a minimalist stairs portrait
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Meridian Hill Park, DC pre wedding couple photo session on the stairs
A pre wedding couple photo session on the stairs
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Cosmos Club, Washington, D.C creative wedding detail image of the Bride's shoes placed on the architectural elements of the venue
Cosmos Club, Washington, D.C creative wedding detail image of the Bride's shoes placed on the architectural elements of the venue
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The Line, Washington DC creative couple wedding portrait with the feeling of Floating like clouds in the city
The Line, Washington DC creative couple wedding portrait with the feeling of Floating like clouds in the city
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The Line, Washington DC fine art wedding detail pic using photos of the couple's ancestors during the ceremony
The Line, Washington DC fine art wedding detail pic using photos of the couple's ancestors during the ceremony
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The Line, DC artistic wedding photo showing that Kissing her hand is like being over the full moon
The Line, DC artistic wedding photo showing that Kissing her hand is like being over the full moon
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DC pre wedding portrait session of engaged lovers at the Lincoln Memorial DC with A view from the inside, looking out at the reflecting pool at the couple twirling
DC pre wedding portrait session of engaged lovers at the Lincoln Memorial DC with A view from the inside, looking out at the reflecting pool at the couple twirling
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DC engagement photo shoot at the Lincoln Memorial DC with The couple embracing at the Memorial before sunrise
DC engagement photo shoot at the Lincoln Memorial DC with The couple embracing at the Memorial before sunrise
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DC pre wedding portrait session of engaged musicians in Blagden Alley laughing and playing a mandolin & banjo
DC pre wedding portrait session of engaged musicians in Blagden Alley laughing and playing a mandolin and a banjo
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District Of Columbia wedding photographer captured this humor image at All Souls Chuch Unitarian, Washington, DC of The couple's dog messing up the sweetheart table
District Of Columbia wedding photographer captured this humor image at All Souls Chuch Unitarian, Washington, DC of The couple's dog messing up the sweetheart table
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DC wedding photographer taking pictures at the L'auberge Chez François in Falls Church, Virginia of The bride laughing with her best friend after the wedding ceremony
DC wedding photographer taking pictures at the L'auberge Chez François in Falls Church, Virginia of The bride laughing with her best friend after the wedding ceremony
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DC engagement portrait with a posed couple using a puddle reflection in Kennedy Center, DC with a Sparkler in water
DC engagement portrait with a posed couple using a puddle reflection in Kennedy Center, DC with a Sparkler in water
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Washington DC engagement photo shoot at the colorful Kennedy Center, DC with a romantic, sparkler Kiss
Washington DC engagement photo shoot at the colorful Kennedy Center, DC with a romantic, sparkler Kiss
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DC engagement portrait of the couple standing at the front of the Lincoln Memorial, shot on the left hallway down the columns with the Capitol and the Washington Monument behind them in the distance
DC engagement portrait of the couple standing at the front of the Lincoln Memorial, shot on the left hallway down the columns with the Capitol and the Washington Monument behind them in the distance
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The groom-to-be dips his fiance in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC
The groom-to-be dips his fiance in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC
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The groom-to-be lifts his fiance in front of the Washington Monument during a splendid sunrise in Washington DC
The groom-to-be lifts his fiance in front of the Washington Monument during a splendid sunrise in Washington DC
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Washington DC, United States couple posing for a Wedding Portrait after elopement on the rocks above the clouds and valley belowt
Washington DC, United States couple posing for a Wedding Portrait after elopement on the rocks above the clouds and valley below
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Washington DC, United States bride posing during for a Bridal Portrait after the ceremony
Washington DC, United States bride posing during for a Bridal Portrait after the ceremony
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Playing around in Washington DC during black and white engagement photo session
DC black and white engagement photo session
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Engagement Photography | Tidal Basin, Washington, DC - Couple framed by Cherry Blossom trees in DC by the Tidal Basin at sunrise.
Couple framed by Cherry Blossom trees by the Tidal Basin at sunrise
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National Portrait Gallery, DC - A couple portrait on the escalator in the National Portrait Gallery
A couple portrait on the escalator in the National Gallery
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Willard International Hotel, Washington, D.C. The bride is putting her shoes on during the getting ready time.
Washington, D.C. bride is putting her shoes
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Spy Museum, Washington DC wedding venue photography | The final dance of the wedding
The final dance of the wedding
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Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C | Photo: pouring rice over the bride as a part of the Hindu wedding ritual.
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Omni Shoreham Hotel DC wedding venue photo: You know the party has started when someone decides to wear a lampshade!
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