Wedding Photos of Pennsylvania

The following “Pennsylvania” 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 “Pennsylvania” 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.

A newly married couple shares their first dance at Bear Mill Estate. The wedding photo captures the bride and groom as they move together on the dance floor.

Newlyweds Share First Dance at Bear Mill Estate, Capturing Bride and Groom's Movement on Dance Floor Under String Lights

A bride and groom pose for a wedding photo, recreating a kiss from a mural. The couple stands close, mimicking the artwork in the background. Photo taken at The Bond.

Bride and Groom Recreate Mural Kiss for Wedding Photo at The Bond, Standing Close to Mimic Artwork in Background

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Romantic Silhouette Against Vibrant Sky at The Hotel Hershey

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In an atmospheric alleyway in Lancaster, PA, a couple’s figures are backlit, their outlines softened by fog and smoke, adding a cinematic, dreamlike quality to the scene.

Backlit Couple in Foggy Lancaster Alleyway, Softened Silhouettes Create Enchanting Atmosphere

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A romantic silhouette of a couple in front of a water fountain at The Hotel Hershey, with the blurred greenery in the lower foreground adding depth and softness to the scene.

Romantic Fountain Portrait at The Hotel Hershey with Blurred Greenery Depth

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At the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Philadelphia, PA, a couple is captured laughing together as they sit casually on the house floor. The relaxed and joyful scene is enhanced by the serene cultural setting surrounding them.

Couple Laughing Casually Together on House Floor at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Philadelphia, with Minimal Ambiance

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At The Logan Inn in New Hope, PA, the bride playfully holds up a t-shirt, preparing to toss it in place of the traditional bouquet. In the background, the ladies watch with amused anticipation.

Playful T-shirt Toss: Bride Replaces Bouquet Tradition at The Logan Inn, New Hope, Pennsylvania

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At The Atrium in Butler County, PA, the bride and groom's little cousin looks surprised as she discovers a piece of debris stuck to her shoe during the wedding.

Little Cousin's Surprise: Wedding Day Discovery at The Atrium, Butler County, PA

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At Excelsior, the bride's makeup is applied, her image creatively reflected in multiple mirrors of the makeup artist. This artistic arrangement captures various angles of her poised expression, adding depth to the moment.

Bride's Makeup Captured from Multiple Angles at Excelsior, Enhancing Poised Expression

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At Excelsior, the bride joyfully celebrates as she's lifted into the air on the dance floor. Surrounded by cheering guests, this lively moment captures the exuberance and festive spirit of the wedding celebration.

Bride Lifted Joyfully on Dance Floor Amid Cheering Guests at Excelsior

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At the Cork Factory Hotel, the bride and groom share their first kiss during the ceremony, captured from a distance in a wide shot. The low, warm lighting bathes the scene in a cozy glow, highlighting the intimacy and beauty of this moment.

Bride and Groom Under Warm Glow in Wide Ceremony Shot at Cork Factory Hotel

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At Liberty Mountain Resort, the bride and groom share a romantic dip kiss during their sparkler sendoff. The scene is enhanced by low, warm lighting and a slight camera tilt, capturing the excitement of their farewell.

Bride and Groom Share Romantic Dip Kiss During Sparkler Sendoff at Liberty Mountain Resort Wedding

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In Doylestown, PA, the bride's father covers his face with both hands, overwhelmed, as the bride reaches out to him with a smile. The black and white high-angle shot captures this heartfelt moment beautifully.

Overwhelmed Dad: Bride's Smile Moves Father to Tears at Doylestown Wedding

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At Pen Ryn River's Edge in Bensalem, PA, a silhouette of the couple on their wedding day in the outdoor garden. An in-camera multiple exposure creatively incorporates their personalized moon sign, enhancing the romantic and mystical atmosphere.

Couple's Moon Sign Illuminates Garden Wedding at Pen Ryn River's Edge, Bensalem

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At Rock Lititz, the couple shares a kiss surrounded by backlit bubbles, set against a minimalist backdrop of blue and black that enhances the romance of the nighttime scene.

Romantic Kiss in Backlit Bubbles: Couple's Intimate Moment Captured at Rock Lititz's Minimalist Backdrop

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At the Cork Factory Hotel, the couple stands back to back, expertly lit by the photographer, as they pop champagne bottles and spray the bubbly into the night, creating a festive and dynamic celebration scene.

Couple Pops Champagne in Dramatic Nighttime Portrait at the Cork Factory Hotel

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At the Cork Factory Hotel, the wedding party strikes dramatic poses in the ceremony and reception space, presenting a challenging shot for the photographer due to the need to effectively light a large group indoors.

Wedding Party's Challenging Indoor Portrait at the Cork Factory Hotel Ceremony Space

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At the Cork Factory Hotel, the couple is elegantly framed within a spiral staircase, captured from above, creating a captivating and unique perspective for their portrait.

Couple Framed Elegantly in Spiral Staircase Portrait at the Cork Factory Hotel

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A young boy holds his hands over his eyes as the bride and groom share a kiss during a heartfelt wedding ceremony at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA.

Boy Covers Eyes During Bride and Groom's Kiss at Liberty Mountain

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A loving engaged couple, accompanied by their furry companion, poses for a pre-wedding portrait session in Lancaster, PA against a backdrop of vibrant red brick steps.

Brick by Brick: Love and Loyalty in Lancaster's Charming Setting

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Engaged couple poses with their beloved dog at Lancaster County Park during pre-wedding portrait session, capturing their love and playful nature in a scenic setting.

Capturing Love and Playfulness at Lancaster County Park

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Engaged couple poses for pre-wedding portraits in Phoenixville, PA, surrounded by Christmas lights at night. The bride-to-be gazes lovingly at her fiancé.

Twinkling Romance: Enchanted Christmas Lights in Phoenixville

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Engaged couple poses for a romantic pre-wedding portrait session on a picturesque wood bridge in Phoenixville, PA, expertly lit by a photographer for a stunning, symmetrical shot.

Bridge to Forever: Symmetrical Romance in Phoenixville

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Engaged couple poses for pre-wedding portraits in Phoenixville, PA, framed against a stunning backlit mural at night. Captured by a skilled photographer in this romantic and urban setting.

Urban Romance: Nighttime Elegance in Phoenixville's Mural Glow

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This engaged couple shares a romantic stroll at Valley Forge National Historical Park, illuminated by the warm light of the setting sun. Beautiful pre-wedding portrait captured by a skilled photographer.

Sunset Stroll: Capturing Timeless Love at Valley Forge

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Romantic pre-wedding portrait session at Valley Forge National Historical Park captures couple's playful piggyback pose amidst stunning autumn foliage.

Capturing Love at Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Engaged couple in romantic pose for pre-wedding portraits with illuminated tree backdrop in Phoenixville, PA.

Love Illuminated: Romantic Pre-Wedding Portraits in Phoenixville

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This WPJA Spotlight award-winning photograph captures the sweet and playful essence of a wedding at The Logan Inn, as a groom lovingly feeds his bride a slice of cake adorned with adorable little dog cake toppers in the foreground.

Whimsy and Romance: Sweet Moments at The Logan Inn

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A great capture of the moment the bride appeared in her wedding dress at Franklin Commons in Phoenixville, PA, as her emotional bridesmaids dressed in shades of blue earned this photo a WPJA Spotlight award.

Tears of Joy: A Bride's Grand Entrance at Franklin Commons

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Award-winning photo captures the joy of a bride and her father as they walk down the aisle at St. Therese R C Church in Munhall, PA.

Joyful Journey: A Bride and Father's Walk at St. Therese R C Church

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