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The following “Engagement” 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 “Engagement” 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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On frozen Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, the couple stands hand in hand surrounded by snowy scenery, the icy expanse and mountains creating a stunning winter landscape for their engagement portrait.
At Frozen Bear Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, Couple Shares Stunning Winter Scene
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A playful, snowy scene unfolds outside the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio, where the couple poses amid freshly fallen snow, their hand holding adding warmth to the winter day.
Outside Cleveland Museum Of Art In Ohio, The Couple Warms A Playful Snowy Engagement With Hand Holding Affection
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She beams with happiness and lifts her bouquet high as the couple strolls hand in hand through the vibrant city streets along the Bund in Shanghai, China, for their engagement.
Her Joyful Bouquet Lift And Smiling Stroll Through The Bund Mark Engagement In Shanghai, China
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Sharing a sweet and joyful interaction together, the couple stands in South Lake Tahoe, California, with the impressive mountains and deep blue lake providing a beautiful and natural engagement backdrop.
Surrounded By Mountains And Deep Blue Waters, They Share A Sweet Session In South Lake Tahoe, California
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At Clay Family Eastern Glades in Memorial Park Houston, Texas, a portrait is captured through an optician's lens to celebrate both Rachel's engagement and her finishing school for optometry.
Through An Optician’s Lens, Their Connection Shines At Clay Family Eastern Glades In Memorial Park, Houston, Texas
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Silhouetted against the evening sky at Brewster Gardens in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the couple’s joined hands speak louder than any detail or expression during this striking and artistic engagement session.
Silhouetted Against The Evening Sky, This Couple’s Joined Hands Shine In A Striking Pre-Wedding Portrait At Brewster Gardens, Plymouth, Massachusetts
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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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The couple is captured amidst a towering forest of eucalyptus trees with a beautiful reflection at Mar de Eucaliptos, Alagoas, highlighting the serene and natural beauty of their engagement.
Amidst A Forest Of Eucalyptus Trees, The Engaged Couple’s Reflection Creates A Serene Natural Portrait At Mar De Eucaliptos, Alagoas
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This adventurous couple stands together on the bow of a boat during their engagement session aboard the Nantucket Tug Boat, surrounded by the scenic waters of Nantucket Harbor, Massachusetts.
Standing On The Bow Of The Nantucket Tug Boat, The Engaged Couple Celebrates Their Portrait Session In Nantucket Harbor, Massachusetts
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Framed by the dark silhouette of a historic statue in Florence, Italy, a couple shares a tender kiss against the fading daylight, celebrating their love beneath the gaze of history.
A Loving Couple Shares A Tender Kiss Beneath A Historic Statue At Dusk During Their Florence, Italy Pre-Wedding BW Portrait
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An engaged couple stands embraced in front of the small Chapel of Vitaleta in Tuscany, surrounded by iconic cypress trees and the still, romantic light of the Italian countryside.
Engaged Lovers Embraces In Front Of Chapel Of Vitaleta, Tuscany, Surrounded By Cypress Trees And Italian Countryside Light
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A couple shares a tender interaction at Borgo di Corsignano, Tuscany, reflected beautifully in a rain puddle after a summer shower, with their joyful pose appearing like a graceful dance.
Lovers Share Tender Reflections In A Rain Puddle After A Summer Shower At Borgo Di Corsignano, Tuscany, Italy
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Two lovers are framed poetically by the sculptures of the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy, creating a striking contrast between their intimacy and the statues.
Two Lovers Are Framed By Neptune Fountain Sculptures In Piazza Della Signoria, Florence During Their Striking BW Engagement Portrait
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The engaged couple shares a romantic kiss at Milton Olive Park in Chicago, Illinois, as dramatic clouds gather over the vast waters of Lake Michigan during their outdoor portrait session.
The Engaged Couple Shares A Romantic Kiss At Milton Olive Park In Chicago, Illinois With Dramatic Lake Michigan Backdrop
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Cars whiz past the couple on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as they share an intimate connection amidst the fast-paced energy and urban landscape of the busy city streets.
The Engaged Couple Connects Intimately Amid Fast-Paced Urban Energy On Michigan Avenue During Their BW Portrait Session In Chicago, Illinois
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An intimate portrait features the future bride and groom kissing at the Art Institute South Garden in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by the peaceful and lush greenery of the garden.
A BW Kissing Portrait Of The Future Bride And Groom Surrounded By Lush Greenery In The Art Institute South Garden, Chicago, Illinois
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A joyful groom-to-be twirls his bride-to-be at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, celebrating their engagement with a spirited and energetic movement within the heart of the scenic public park.
A Joyful Groom-To-Be Twirls His Bride-To-Be At Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois For Their Spirited Engagement Portrait
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This beautiful sunset portrait captures the couple on the 606 Trail in Chicago, Illinois, as the warm evening light silhouettes them against the popular urban elevated greenway and path.
A Warm Sunset Silhouettes The Engaged Lit Couple On The 606 Trail During Their Portrait Session In Chicago, Illinois
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A couple shares a sweet kiss while walking along the 606 Trail in Chicago, Illinois, enjoying a quiet and romantic stroll through the city's unique elevated park and recreation trail.
The Engaged Couple Shares A Sweet Kiss While Strolling Along The Elevated 606 Trail Park In Chicago, Illinois
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he couple hugs and laughs together in front of the famous Chicago mural in Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois, celebrating their engagement with a vibrant and local piece of street art.
The Couple Shares Laughter And A Hug By The Iconic Chicago Mural During Their Logan Square Engagement Portrait
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This fun engagement portrait features a couple posing with vibrant street art in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, showcasing their personality against a colorful urban backdrop.
A Fun Engaged Couple Poses With Vibrant Street Art Backdrop In Logan Square Neighborhood Of Chicago, Illinois
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A dramatic silhouette of the couple is captured inside Scofflaw in Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois, highlighting their connection within the moody and stylish atmosphere of this local favorite.
A Dramatic Silhouette Captures The Couple Amid Moody Ambiance Inside Scofflaw In Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois
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Celebrating their devotion at the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, China, this engaged couple shares a romantic embrace that symbolizes a love destined to last for ten thousand years.
This Engaged Couple Shares A Romantic Embrace At Mutianyu Great Wall In Beijing, China During Their Pre-Wedding Portrait Session
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The couple stands together against the historic stone architecture of the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, China, representing an enduring love that spans through time at this iconic landmark.
The Engaged Couple Stands With Historic Stone Architecture Of Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, China As Their Engagement Session Backdrop
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This timeless engagement portrait captures a couple at the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, China, where they celebrate their upcoming marriage amidst the grand and ancient landscape of China.
A Couple Poses At The Great Wall In Beijing, China Surrounded By Ancient Grandeur
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A happy couple enjoys a playful and unique engagement session featuring a traditional tuk-tuk at the Bizotel Premier Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrating their love with local flair.
A Happy Engaged Couple Poses Playfully With A Tuk-Tuk During Their Unique Portrait Session In Bangkok, Thailand
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A couple walks their dog on a leash past a large metal façade in Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands, appearing small against the impressive industrial structure of the city.
The Engaged Couple Walks Their Dog Past An Industrial Façade During Their Urban Portrait Session In Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands
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This couple shares a warm embrace against a sunlit concrete wall in Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands, as soft light reflects off the surface to create a beautiful engagement portrait.
A Warm Embrace Highlights The Engaged Couple Against Sunlit Concrete During Their Portrait Session In Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands
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Standing in silhouette between two high-rise buildings in Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands, the couple is outlined by evening light against the modern urban backdrop of the city at night.
The Engaged Couple Is Silhouetted By Urban Evening Light Between High-Rises In Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands
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Engaged on Christmas Day, this couple stares into each other's eyes with pure joy during their celebratory portrait session in the heart of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Engaged On Christmas Day, The Couple Shares Pure Joy And Connection In Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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