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The following “WPJA Spotlight” 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 “WPJA Spotlight” 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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An image of a newlywed couple dancing in front of the iconic Chateau de Fleury in France, captured during a sunset, has been awarded the WPJA Spotlight for its romantic and enchanting portrayal of the couple's special day.
Sunset Serenade: Enchanting Dance at Chateau de Fleury
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Fort Collins, CO, USA - The WPJA Spotlight award-winning image captures the upbeat energy of groomsmen and the groom, stylishly donning flat brim hats while celebrating together.
Hats Off to Celebration: Groomsmen's Spirited Style in Fort Collins
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A captivating shot taken at the Bride's home in San Bernardino, California has earned a WPJA Spotlight award for its portrayal of the Bride and her Bridesmaids preparing for the wedding ceremony.
Bridal Harmony: Preparations Unveiled in San Bernardino
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Captured at a Cabo San Lucas wedding venue, an alluring black and white image by WPJA Spotlight award recipient showcases a man walking in silhouette, adorned with a lavish flower arrangement carefully composed in the frame for a striking artistic effect.
Silhouette in Bloom: Artistry in Motion at Cabo San Lucas
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A bride gracefully stepping into her gown by the window at the Cabo San Lucas venue is captured in stunning black and white, earning a WPJA Spotlight award for its artistic and dramatic depiction of the getting ready scene.
Graceful Beginnings: Bridal Elegance in Cabo San Lucas
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This WPJA Spotlight award-winning wedding image captures a stunning golden hour scene in Cabo San Lucas as the bride receives a makeup touch-up at the venue, with the sun setting in the background.
Golden Glamour: Sunset Preparations in Cabo San Lucas
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An accidental fall during the first dance in Cabo San Lucas captured the bride and groom on their backs, laughing, in a WPJA Spotlight award-winning wedding image.
Joyful Tumble: First Dance Laughter in Cabo San Lucas
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At a wedding in Livorno, Tuscany, Italy, a funny moment was captured when the bride's father held her dress in the getting ready room, earning the photographer a WPJA Spotlight award.
Fatherly Assistance: A Humorous Moment in Livorno
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At Domaine de la Téoulière in Serviès, a heartwarming moment captured by a WPJA Spotlight award-winning photographer showcases the tender love of a grandmother as she playfully interacts with a young child amidst the rows of chairs at an outdoor wedding.
Photo Illustrates Grandmother's Tender Moment with Child at Domaine de la Téoulière Wedding
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WPJA spotlight: Artfully captured bride admiring the view, her reflection captured in the glass on the wall. A stunning wedding portrait at a beautiful private house in Devon, UK.
Reflected Elegance: Bride Admiring View at Private House in Devon, UK
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WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.