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The following “Lights” 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 “Lights” 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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Dramatic, symmetric portrait of couple framed by lobby wall and lights at AC Marriott San José.
Dramatic Symmetric Portrait of Couple Framed by Lobby Wall and Lights at AC Marriott
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A couple poses in Sassenage, France, illuminated by romantic lights and dreamy swirling smoke.
Couple Poses in Sassenage, France, Illuminated by Romantic Lights and Dreamy Swirling Smoke
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A couple shares a kiss, embracing lovingly at the vibrant Foire des Rameaux funfair in Grenoble.
Couple Shares Loving Kiss Amid Vibrant Lights at Grenoble’s Foire des Rameaux
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The newlyweds share their romantic first dance at a Florence, Tuscany reception venue, surrounded by guests and elegant decor.
Newlyweds Share Romantic First Dance in Florence, Tuscany Amid Elegant Decor and Guests
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Bride and groom dance joyfully together at Soho House Istanbul, lost in the moment as if nobody is watching them.
Bride and Groom Dance Joyfully at Soho House Istanbul, Lost in Their Own Moment
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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. The soft bokeh circles gently frame their warm hug and pleasant expressions, creating a festive and enchanting atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles Frame Warm Hug | Festive and Enchanting Atmosphere
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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. Soft bokeh circles against a red background gently frame their warm hug in a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles on Red Background Frame Warm Hug | Festive, Holiday Atmosphere
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In Collingwood, a couple strolls through a cozy alleyway at night, surrounded by red brick walls. The soft glow of string lights overhead adds a warm and intimate atmosphere to their evening engagement session.
Couple Strolls Through Cozy Collingwood Alleyway at Night | Surrounded by Red Brick Walls | String Lights Create Warm, Intimate Atmosphere for Engagement Session
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In Collingwood, a couple walks down the street at night, under the warm glow of lights on buildings. The warm lit clock tower face high above adds a historical charm to the romantic scene.
Couple Walks in Collingwood at Night, Under Building Lights | Warm-Lit Clock Tower Adds Historical Charm to Romantic Scene
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An engaged couple sits outside Sono 1420 brewery at dusk, with strings of lights illuminating the scene. A red brick wall serves as the backdrop, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Engaged Couple at Sono 1420 Brewery at Dusk | String Lights and Red Brick Wall Create Warm, Inviting Atmosphere
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At their reception in Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom stand under the lights in the hallway of the function room. A high-contrast black-and-white shot captures the scene, emphasizing the couple's silhouettes and the dramatic light.
Bride and Groom's Silhouettes Highlighted Under Lights in High-Contrast Black-and-White at Fribourg Reception Hall
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At Castello Bevilacqua in Verona, Italy, the bride and groom share their first dance on the grass at night, beautifully illuminated by strings of lights above them.
First Dance Under the Stars: A Magical Night at Castello Bevilacqua
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A wedding photo from Château de Manou captures an evening dance scene. Red and blue flashes outline the silhouettes of dancing guests, adding a vibrant and energetic atmosphere to the celebration.
Dynamic Silhouettes Emerge in Red and Blue Flashes at Château de Manou Wedding
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Stunning black and white wedding photo of a couple dancing under hanging lights in Sao Paulo. Captured from a low angle, this picture exudes elegance and romance.
Elegant Dance: Black and White Romance Under Lights in São Paulo
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At Les Caches Farm in Forest, Guernsey, a couple is captured, surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight and a beautiful canopy of lights at the end of their wedding reception.
Illuminated Love: A Candlelit Farewell at Les Caches Farm
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The mesmerizing photo captured a romantic pose of a couple under the twinkling lights of the Bella Luce Hotel garden in Guernsey, earning it a WPJA Spotlight award.
Enchanted Evening: Love Illuminated at Bella Luce Hotel
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A winning image from the WPJA Spotlight awards, captured at Toronto's Eglinton Grand, showcasing a stunning reflection of the bride and groom as they share their wedding speech in front of a mirror.
Reflected Emotions: Wedding Speeches at The Eglinton Grand
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In an award-winning wedding image from Le Cantorie winery in Gussago, Italy, a guest lights a cigar for the groom, their faces illuminated by the glow of the flame.
Photo Highlights Groom's Cigar Lit by Guest at Le Cantorie Winery in Gussago, Italy
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A brightly lit church interior in Horgen, featuring a highly reflective floor that mirrors the lights.
Horgen Church Wedding: Radiant Light, Mirrored Floor, Timeless Love
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A joyful wedding party scene captured at Casa Ipioca, as the singer leads the celebration.
Joyful Wedding Party Scene at Casa Ipioca, Led by Celebrating Singer
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Wedding and engagement rings are positioned on a colorful surface, creating a dazzling effect with lights and reflections at the Belpoggio Su Todi in Todi, Umbria, Italy.
Belpoggio Su Todi Wedding Picture: Rings, Lights, and Reflections in Umbria, Italy
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A romantic shot of a newlywed couple embracing under a canopy of blue bokeh lights at their Paris reception.
Newly Married Couple Embraces Amidst Blue Bokeh Canopy in Paris Reception
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At Gite l'Epinette in Savoie, France, the brides embrace in a playful display of yellow and blue lights and smoke.
GITE L'EPINETTE IN SAVOIE | The Couple Embrace in Playful Display of Yellow and Blue Lights and Smoke
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At Domaine de Messenas in Roissard, Isère, France, the bride and groom share a romantic first dance, illuminated by vibrant DJ lights.
A Romantic First Dance at Domaine de Messenas in Isère
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At Magic Gardens in Philadelphia, a happy couple posed for engagement photos, smiling and laughing as a photographer captured their love before their wedding.
Smiling Couple in Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Capturing Love Before Wedding
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A romantic scene captured at a wedding in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo. In a backlit frame against a black background, the couple shares a kiss as they raise their glasses in celebration.
Newlyweds share a kiss in a stunning backlit setting at São Paulo wedding
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A beautiful wedding photo captured in Sainte Livrade, Lot et Garonne, France, showing the bride and her bridesmaids getting ready for the ceremony in a mirror with lights.
Enchanting Sainte Livrade Wedding: Bride and Bridesmaids Prepare in Mirror with Lights, Lot et Garonne
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Portrait of a couple captured by a Pennsylvania wedding photographer at night in Philadelphia. The scene features a row of trees adorned with yellow lights along Addison Street. This image is a fine art representation of urban love and beauty.
Engagement Portrait: a Philly Duo Illuminated under Night Sky by PA Photographer
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Newlywed couple shares a romantic dip and kiss on their wedding day at Bulção Viana bridge in Tijucas. The city's lights create a picturesque backdrop, making this image bold and strong.
Bulção Viana Bridge Kiss: Newlyweds Dip in Romance, Tijucas Lights Make Scene Bold
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Bride dancing under the captivating lights at Hotel San Jose in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during her wedding party surrounded by joyful guests, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere.
Dance at Hotel San Jose: Belo Horizonte bride wows guests with festive charm
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