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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.

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The couple sits close against a stone wall in Ridley Creek State Park, smiling easily as the peaceful atmosphere of the park surrounds them in this relaxed, intimate portrait.
Engaged Couple Sitting Close Against Stone Wall In Ridley Creek State Park Surrounded By Peaceful, Natural Atmosphere
coupleMedia PAState Parkcozy portraitpark sceneryRidley Creekrelaxed pose
He kneels on the stone path at Hunting Hill Mansion, holding her hand as autumn light surrounds them. Center framed and backlit, the couple is framed by stone columns behind them.
Engaged Couple Center Framed On Stone Path At Hunting Hill Mansion With Autumn Light And Stone Columns Behind Them
Autumnromantic poseHunting Hill Mansionautumn lightstone columnsstone pathRidley Creek State Park
At the Philadelphia Navy Yard in Pennsylvania, an engaged couple shares a kiss at twilight, posed among rocks with a quiet bridge over the water in the background, illuminated by the photographer’s expert use of on-location lighting.
Philadelphia Navy Yard Engagement: Kiss at Twilight with Bridge and Rocks
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At The Washington Hotel in Washington, PA, Sam's son shares a special moment with his soon-to-be stepfather before the wedding ceremony begins.
The Washington Hotel, Washington, PA: A Shared Moment Between Son And New Stepdad
Pennsylvania Wedding MomentWashington PAstepfatherstep sonPennsylvaniaspecial momentThe Washington Hotel
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the groomsmen share a joyful moment together, lifting the laughing groom in celebration.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Groomsmen Lift Laughing Groom for a Moment of Celebration
groomsmenlaughingPhiladelphiaPhiladelphia groomlifting groomPennsylvania
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a couple is seated together against the backdrop of a historic stone building and dramatic skies, beautifully illuminated in a dusk portrait.
Engaged Couple at Dusk by Historic Stone Building in Philadelphia
Pre Weddingcityduskeveningdramatic lightingportrait sessionengaged couple
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he lifts her joyfully under the bright blue sky, both framed by the bridge and the sparkling waters below.
Engaged Couple by the Bridge With Sparkling Waters in Philadelphia
citySparkling Waterbright blue skyromanceoutdoorsbridgePennsylvania
At Menden Hall Inn, the couple shares a romantic dip reminiscent of a gymnastic backbend, embracing with passion and trust in a timeless, elegant moment.
Couple Shares Romantic Gymnastic Dip At Menden Hall Inn Wedding
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A close pre-wedding embrace that radiates intense passion and profound affection. The Longwood Gardens setting provides a cool backdrop, creating an ethereal image that feels entirely devoted to their connection.
Ethereal Embrace: Passion and Profound Affection Amidst Longwood Gardens' Cool Radiance
affectionetherealLongwood GardensKennett SquarePassiongarden engagementPennsylvania
Lauxmont Farms, Sunken Gardens — The couple walks along a wall at sunset, boldly lit by the photographer and framed by dark silhouetted trees, creating a dramatic and striking wedding portrait.
Dramatic Sunset Wedding Portrait - Couple Walking Wall At Lauxmont Farms Sunken Gardens Pennsylvania
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Radnor Hunt, Pa. — A wedding photojournalist captures a candid moment as a young boy in a suit curiously touches the teeth of a taxidermy fox inside a stately room.
Boy Curiously Touches Taxidermy Fox's Teeth In Stately Room at Radnor Hunt Wedding
stately roomteethcuriositytaxidermy foxRadnor Huntyoung boyPennsylvania Wedding Moment
At Springwood Manor, a couple privately enjoys a quiet moment in the shaded lawn during cocktail hour. The photographer’s creative perspective captures intimacy amid the lively celebration above.
Intimate Shaded Moment at Springwood Manor: Quiet Joy Amid Celebration, Creatively Captured
Pennsylvania Wedding Momentcocktail hourshaded lawnintimacyPennsylvaniaSpringwood Manorquiet moment
At Vault 634, the bride and groom make their grand entrance into the reception. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer's skill at documenting the energetic moments of a wedding.
Bride and Groom Make Grand Entrance into Reception at Vault 634 Wedding Celebration
AllentownVault 634Pennsylvania
At Vault 634, a groom is joyfully lifted in a chair during the reception. The award-winning black-and-white photograph highlights the photographer's skill at documenting the vibrant energy and celebration of a wedding.
Groom Joyfully Lifted in Chair During Reception at Vault 634 in Black-and-White Wedding Photo
AllentownVault 634Pennsylvania
Engaged couple walking together at sunset on a charming Old City, Philadelphia street.
Engaged Couple Walks at Sunset on Charming Old City Philadelphia Street Together
sunsetPennsylvaniaOld CityPennsylvania engagement portraitdarkened backgroundwalking
Engaged couple playing lacrosse joyfully in their Pennsylvania backyard at sunset, warm golden light.
Engaged Couple Plays Lacrosse Joyfully in Pennsylvania Backyard at Sunset, Golden Light
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Father and daughter share a quiet moment reading a book at the back of Assumption Roman Catholic Church during wedding.
Father and Daughter Share Quiet Reading Moment During Wedding Ceremony
Pennsylvania Documentary Wedding Photographychurch ceremonyAssumption Roman Catholic ChurchPennsylvaniaBellevue PAfather and daughterreading
A joyful couple gently nuzzles in the aisle of Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Bellevue, PA, beginning their wedding ceremony.
Joyful Couple Nuzzles in Assumption Church Aisle, Wedding Ceremony Begins in Bellevue
PennsylvaniaBellevue PAnuzzlingchurch ceremonyAssumption Roman Catholic ChurchBellevue PA Photographywedding aisle
Adult wedding guests joyfully entertain a baby flower girl during cocktail hour at Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center.
Wedding Guests Joyfully Entertain Baby Flower Girl During Beaver Station Cocktail Hour Celebration
guestsBeaver Station Cultural & Event CenterPennsylvania wedding photographycocktail hourPennsylvaniababyBeaver PA
The groom playfully carries his bride on his back through lush fields at Washington Crossing Park, surrounded by nature's beauty.
Playful Love at Washington Crossing Park: Groom Carries Bride Through Lush Fields Surrounded by Nature’s Beauty
smilesin natureWashington Crossing Parkpiggy back ridePennsylvania Engagement SessionPennsylvaniafields
Surprised Loch Aerie Mansion bride and bridesmaids laughing as champagne pops, bubbles flying during wedding prep.
Surprised Bride and Bridesmaids Laugh as Champagne Pops During Loch Aerie Wedding Prep
Bride and BridesmaidsChester County PAPennsylvaniaPennsylvania wedding photographychampagne popLoch Aerie Mansionbubbles
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the groomsmen stand together in a softly lit room, exuding timeless elegance and composure as they prepare for the wedding day.
Groomsmen Poised with Timeless Elegance in Softly Lit Philadelphia Wedding Suite
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At Cork Factory Hotel, the wedding party poses in dramatic fashion within the ceremony and reception space, captured in a wide shot highlighting the elegant venue setting.
Dramatic Wedding Party Pose: Elegance Unveiled at Cork Factory Hotel Ceremony
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At Cork Factory Hotel, the couple pops champagne bottles at night. Bright green and blue gels illuminate the vertical striped wall behind them, creating a lively celebration scene.
Champagne Celebration: Vibrant Green and Blue Lights at Cork Factory Hotel Event
Lancaster PAcolorful gelsbright greenvertical stripeslivelyBluestriped wall
The couple share a romantic pier portrait session, posing near calm waters and a bridge under blue skies.
Pier Perfection: PA Couple's Romantic Portrait Near Calm Waters and Bridge Under Blue Skies
blue skiespiercalm watersromanticPennsylvaniaholding handsbridge
At Aldie Mansion, PA, four bridesmaids admire the bride's finished look before the ceremony.
Bridesmaids Admire Bride’s Finished Look Before Ceremony At Aldie Mansion, Pennsylvania
Bucks County PAadmiring bridepre ceremony momentfirst lookDoylestown wedding photographybridesmaidsDoylestown
In Frick Park, Pittsburgh, PA, a couple shares a sunset kiss amidst the warm fall tones of their neighborhood park, capturing the cozy and romantic ambiance of the season.
Sunset Kiss in Frick Park: Autumn Romance Amidst Warm Fall Tones
Golden hour embraceromantic momentseasonal loveneighborhood park kissFrick ParkPittsburgh sunsetcozy couple
At Race Street Pier, Pennsylvania, a couple shares a romantic embrace and kiss during a proposal. The scenic backdrop and their joyful expressions capture the essence of love and commitment.
Race Street Proposal: Embrace and Kiss Illuminate Love's Promise in Scenic Pennsylvania
romantic embracewaterfront proposalEngagement kissPhiladelphia engagementscenic backdropJoyful Expressionssurprise proposal
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
Denver PAPennsylvaniaBear Mill EstateLancaster County
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
York PAPennsylvaniaThe Bond

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