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The following “Outdoor” 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 “Outdoor” 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 a hotel in Nanping, Fujian, an outdoor black-and-white detail shot captures the bride and groom seated near an opening. Their hands reach toward each other, nearly in silhouette, creating an intimate and artistic depiction of their connection.
Bride and Groom's Hands Nearly Touch in Artistic Black-and-White at Nanping Hotel
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In an outdoor scene in Nanping, Fujian, a high-contrast black-and-white photograph captures a striking silhouette profile: the groom approaching on a motorcycle towards the bride, emphasizing their forms against the stark background.
Groom Approaches Bride on Motorcycle, Their Silhouettes Strikingly Defined in High-Contrast Black-and-White Scene in Nanping, Fujian
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A happy bride and groom are smiling as they walk outside. They just got married in Ottawa, Ontario. Guests are throwing flower petals in the air to celebrate. The sun is shining, and everyone looks joyful.
Ottawa Wedding Bliss: Sun-Kissed Newlyweds Celebrate with Joyful Petal Shower
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In Delafield, Wisconsin, a couple danced joyfully as their wedding party sang around them, creating a lively scene outside a two-story building.
Lively Wedding Celebration: Joyful Couple Danced as Party Sang Outside Delafield's Charming Two-Story Venue
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During a Baltimore, Maryland outdoor ceremony, the groom pauses his vows to give a serious glance to someone among the seated guests. The moment adds intrigue to the heartfelt proceedings.
Groom's Serious Glance Captivates Guests at Baltimore Ceremony
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In Trieste, Italy, a grandmother warmly holds the hands of the smiling bride and groom as they sit together outside in the sunshine. The touching moment highlights the family's love and unity.
Grandmother Shares Heartfelt Moment with Bride and Groom in Trieste
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At Vinilia Wine Resort in Puglia, Italy, the groom is visibly emotional and teary-eyed as he watches his bride arrive for their sunny outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom's Heartfelt Tears: A Sunny Puglia Wedding at Vinilia Wine Resort
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At Waterside Country Barn in Taunton, UK, during the outdoor ceremony, the bride gazes at the groom with her mouth wide open in expression, while the officiant speaks into a microphone. This moment captures her animated reaction amid the vows.
Expressive Vows: Bride's Animated Reaction During Ceremony at Waterside Country Barn
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At the Inn at Long Shore in Westport, CT, the couple shares a laugh during their outdoor ceremony on the grass. The bride exudes joy and connection at this special moment.
Joyful Exchange Highlights Ceremony at the Inn at Long Shore
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In Paris, Île-de-France, during the outdoor ceremony, the little maid of honor watches with curiosity as the bride and groom exchange wedding rings. Her eager interest adds a sweet and endearing touch to the formal proceedings.
Little Maid of Honor Curiously Watches Ring Exchange, Adding Sweet Touch to Paris Outdoor Ceremony
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At a reception venue in County Wicklow, Leinster, adults help children put their shoes back on while outside on the grass during the wedding reception.
Wicklow Wedding: Adults, Children Aid Shoe Recovery on Grass
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At Mountain Crust Event Venue in Denver, Colorado, the newlyweds share their first kiss on sunlit grass, surrounded by seated guests in chairs who witness the moment under the blue sky.
Couple's First Kiss on Sunlit Grass at Denver Mountain Crust Wedding
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At a reception venue in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, children have a blast at the wedding. They run and jump excitedly into an outdoor ball pit, enjoying the festivities.
Children Joyfully Dive into Ball Pit at Toulouse Wedding Reception, Adding Excitement to the Festivities
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At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, the groom opens a bottle of prosecco. Surrounded by the stunning snow-covered mountains, this outdoor celebration captures the beauty and excitement of the moment.
At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, the groom opens a bottle of prosecco, surrounded by stunning snow-covered mountains, capturing the beauty and excitement of this outdoor celebration.
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At Chateau de Terride in Tarn, France, the bride and groom's child makes an entrance down the outdoor ceremony aisle, driving a small black Mercedes toy car, adding a playful touch to the celebration.
Child Drives Toy Mercedes Down Aisle at French Chateau Wedding
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At Château des Girards in France, the bride and groom stand under a tree wearing blindfolds. They're ready to hit a heart-shaped piñata hanging above them.
At Château des Girards in France, the bride and groom, blindfolded, stand under a tree, trying to hit a heart-shaped piñata hanging above them.
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At Longstowe Hall in Cambridge. A playful moment as the groom struggles to slip the ring onto the bride's finger during the outdoor vows.
Groom's Ring Struggle Brings Laughter at Longstowe Hall Ceremony
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French wedding at Château Barthélémy - a charming photo of a little boy puffing his cheeks while holding a camera at an outdoor ceremony.
Adorable Moment: Ring Bearer Puffs Cheeks at Château Barthélémy
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The special bond of a mother and son at an outdoor wedding in Georgia. This heartwarming moment features big smiles and beautiful tree scenery.
Heartfelt Connection: Mother and Son's Joyful Moment at Georgia Outdoor Wedding
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English wedding captured at the Essendon Golf Club. See the bride getting ready and a shot of her dress hanging against the beautiful outdoor building backdrop.
Bridal Preparations: Dress Elegantly Displayed at Essendon Golf Club Wedding
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The winning WPJA Spotlight awarded image was taken on the hills above Isle Jourdain in Gers, as the bride-to-be prepares to grab her wedding dress hanging from a tree near the pool.
Graceful Anticipation: A Bride's Moment on Gers Hills
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Amidst the sun-kissed gardens of Calistoga Ranch, California, a poignant moment shared between a mother and her beaming daughter during an outdoor ceremony has been captured in a WPJA Spotlight award-winning photo.
Radiant Bonds: A Mother and Daughter's Moment at Calistoga Ranch
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At the Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park, located in Evergreen, CO, a comical moment was captured of a wedding guest attempting to play Jenga, as the tower collapsed and expressive guests looked on in amusement.
Toppling Laughter: A Jenga Mishap at Evergreen Memorial Park
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At the Anatolian Club on Prince Island, sibling girls in matching white dresses twirl and giggle as they play beneath a crisp white parasol under the shelter of a white tent.
Sibling Girls in Matching White Dresses Twirl Beneath Parasol at Anatolian Club on Prince Island
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At Tunnels Beaches wedding venue in Devon, England, the groom's mother shrieks with delight as she is spun around on the outdoor dance floor.
Groom's Mother is Happy While Being Spun on Outdoor Dance Floor at Tunnels Beaches, Devon, England
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At Villa Cini, the bride arrives on the grassy outdoor venue under trees, while the groom watches with emotions.
Bride Arrives at Grassy Outdoor Venue Under Trees at Villa Cini, While Emotional Groom Watches – A Garden Wedding Ceremony Scene
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In Sussex, UK, bridesmaids stand on the grass while the bride remains inside the red tractor as it arrives for the wedding celebration.
Bridesmaids Stand on Grass as Bride Arrives Inside Red Tractor for Wedding Celebration in Sussex, UK
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In Sussex, UK, the wedding party arrives by a festive red tractor, with bridesmaids happily riding in a trailer behind it.
Wedding Party Arrives in Sussex, UK by Tractors, with Bridesmaids Joyfully Riding in Trailer
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At Kilkea Castle in Kildare, Ireland, grandparents gently entertain the flower girl under the sunny sky while vows are being exchanged.
Grandparents Entertain Flower Girl Under Sunny Sky During Outdoor Vow Exchange at Kilkea Castle, Kildare, Ireland
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Underneath the elegantly decorated wedding arch, a group of boys are engrossed in playing games on their phones, creating a lighthearted contrast to the romantic setting surrounding them.
Boys Engrossed in Phone Games Underneath Elegantly Decorated Wedding Arch
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