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The following “Happy couple” 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 “Happy couple” 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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Black and white photo of a Ventura, California beach wedding. The bride and groom raise their glasses in celebration with their guests.
Black and White Beach Wedding Bliss in Ventura, California
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Creative wedding photo at a private residence in Orlean, VA. The happy couple stands in front of their barn, with their reflection visible in the bottom half of the frame.
Reflective Love: Unique Wedding Portrait by Barn at Orlean, VA Residence
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Romantic portrait at a Swiss wedding as the happy couple shares a loving gaze by a picturesque blue lake in Zurich.
Romantic Gaze by Zurich's Picturesque Blue Lake Wedding
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A joyous bride and groom laugh as the bride's veil gets caught on the roof of a church in Budir, Iceland on their wedding day.
Bride's Veil Catches as Couple Laughs in Budir, Iceland
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A photo of a happy couple, standing in front of vibrant blue doors in the charming village of Frigiliana, Málaga, Spain.
Smiling Couple in Front of Vibrant Blue Doors in Frigiliana, Spain - A Village Engagement Photo Session
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A photo of a happy couple embracing in Font Romeu, France during a pre-wedding engagement. The golden rays of the sunrise shine on them from behind, creating a tender and romantic atmosphere.
Golden Sunrise Embrace & Warm Kisses: Pre-Wedding Engagement in Font Romeu, France
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Outside the city of Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain, the happy couple locked in a tight embrace while laying on the soft sand, their heads leaning towards each other in perfect harmony.
Couple's Harmonious Embrace on Soft Sand Outside Cádiz, Andalucia
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Experience the joy and beauty captured by a WPJA wedding photojournalist at the stunning Prestwold Hall in Loughborough, UK as a beaming bride listens to a heartfelt speech.
Beaming Bride Listens to Heartfelt Speech at Prestwold Hall Wedding
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In Normandy, France, the bride and groom make a spirited entrance to their dinner, both caught mid-air as they hop with joy, capturing a lively and joyous moment.
Bride and Groom Make Spirited Entrance by Jumping with Joy at Dinner in Normandy, France
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In London, UK, a happy couple walks past cheering guests who are throwing colorful confetti after the ceremony.
Joyful Couple Walks Amidst Cheering Guests Throwing Colorful Confetti Post-Wedding Ceremony in London, UK
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The happy couple posed for their engagement portrait in a beautiful green meadow near the city of Excenevex.
Happy Couple's Engagement Portrait in Lush Green Meadow Near Excenevex
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The loyal canine rings bearer eagerly waits to join the happy couple as they exchange their vows in the enchanting L'orangerie du Moulin Bransles.
Dog and Rings: A Loyal Companion to Wedded Bliss at L'orangerie du Moulin Bransles
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The happy couple's son arrives at the Moselle church in an electric car, surrounded by his giggling cousins playing with bubble guns, while adults don heart-shaped glasses.
Tesla Toy Electric Car Arrival: A Joyful Family Event at Moselle Church!
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The joyful couple exchange rings at the altar, surrounded by loved ones, in a church in San Quirico, Monferrato.
Monferrato Church Ceremony | Happy Couple Exchange Rings Surrounded by Family in San Quirico
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A photo taken in front of Tijucas Main Church, in Santa Catarina, capturing the happy couple on their special day.
Happy Couple Captured in Front of Tijucas Main Church, Santa Catarina, on Their Special Day
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In Georgia's Pine Lake, a happy couple poses for their engagement portrait. They proudly display their love and team spirit, walking hand in hand in their favorite sports jerseys.
United in Spirit at Pine Lake
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Hoboken, NJ: A happy couple embraces and shares a laugh in front of a local flower shop as they pose for their engagement portrait. The couple stands in profile, gazing lovingly at each other.
Capturing Happiness in Hoboken: An Engaged Couple's Sweet Embrace in a Charming Local Setting
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Gorizia, Italy - A close up portrait of a happy couple in an engagement photo. The man lovingly embraces his fiancée from behind, both wearing big smiles.
An Italian Affair: Intimate Engagement Portrait in Gorizia
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Boston, Massachusetts - A happy couple practices dance moves with big smiles at the Mass Ave T Station, dressed in formal attire.
Boston Lovebirds Strike a Pose at Local T Station in Formal Attire for Engagement Portraits
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At Abbaye des Prémontrés, the bride and groom share a joyous dance before cutting the tiered wedding cake, adding a lively and memorable moment to their celebration surrounded by friends and family.
Bride and Groom Share Joyous Dance Before Cake Cutting at Abbaye des Prémontrés Wedding, France
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In Screveton, the bride and groom share a hearty laugh as they brave the confetti-filled rain exit on the lawn, embracing the joyous spontaneity of their wedding celebration.
Bride and Groom Laugh Under Confetti Rain During Joyful Exit at Screveton Wedding Celebration
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Photo captures the happy couple making an energetic entrance at Novotel, Jaipur, with the addition of colorful smoke grenades.
Capturing the Lively Arrival of a Newlywed Couple at Novotel, Jaipur
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At Asli Tunca Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride and groom share joyful expressions in response to the groom's brother's speech, as captured by a professional wedding photographer.
Bride and Groom's Joyful Reactions to Brother's Speech Captured at the Asli Tunca Hotel in Istanbul
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At La Médicée in France, the bouquet toss winner celebrates with her boyfriend, lifting her off the ground as they hug and kiss joyfully.
Bouquet Toss Winner Celebrates with Boyfriend in Joyful Hug and Kiss at La Médicée Wedding
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At Highland Lodge in Greensboro, VT, the bride and groom stand on pasture grass, reacting with emotion and joy to the officiant's words during their sunlit wedding ceremony.
Joyful Vermont Wedding: Bride and Groom Embrace Sunlit Ceremony at Highland Lodge
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A beautiful couple stands in front of the magnificent Chateau de Peufeilhoux on their wedding day. The soft light shines down on them as they take time in the park to appreciate the grandeur of their venue.
CHATEAU DE PEUFEILHOUX | A Stunning Wedding Portrait Session with a Happy Couple at Their Venue
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In Sulmona, Abruzzo, Italy, the newlyweds and their guests celebrate in style upon their grand arrival, standing together in a convertible car.
Newlyweds Arrive in Style: Sulmona, Italy Wedding Features Luxury Convertible Entrance
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Romantic image captured in the picturesque Voiron city park as the groom lovingly kisses his bride's hand adorned with her dazzling engagement ring.
VOIRON CITY PARK | Groom lovingly kisses bride's engagement ring in image
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Intimate and joyful portrait of a wedding couple at Gut Hahn, Haan, Germany, sharing a second under her veil with smiles and soft lighting.
GUT HAHN, HAAN, GERMANY | An Intimate Wedding Portrait Under the Veil
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In Downtown Colorado Springs, a happy engaged couple embraces and shares a joyful session while gazing in the same direction.
Love Blooms in Downtown Colorado Springs: A Joyful Engagement Portrait Session
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