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The following “Washington DC” 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 “Washington DC” 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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In a touching moment captured at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Washington, D.C, the emotional groom is supported by the priest and best man during the bride's processional, creating a powerful scene in this BW wedding image.
Emotional Groom Supported by Priest and Best Man in BW Wedding Image in D.C. Church
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A black and white moment captured at a wedding in Washington, D.C., with the groom giving fist bumps in the foreground as another kisses the bride's hand at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Fist Bumps and Hand Kisses: a Monochrome Wedding Moment at Shrine of Blessed Sacrament
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A candid moment at Powerhouse, Washington D.C, as the bride shares a warm embrace with the groomsmen, and hands intertwined in a tender gesture.
Tender Embrace at Powerhouse, Washington D.C: Bride and Groomsmen Share a Candid Moment
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A beautiful bride and groom embrace in the rain, captured in a romantic scene at the National Gallery of Art East Wing on their wedding day. The soft backlight highlights their connection and love for each other.
Enchanting Rainy Day Romance: National Gallery of Art East Wing Wedding Embrace
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A jubilant bride wearing red lipstick gazes at her reflection in a mirror with a red frame on her wedding day at Lincoln's Cottage in Washington DC, showcasing a moment of joy and anticipation.
Jubilant Bride at Lincoln's Cottage: Reflecting on Joyful Moments in Washington DC Wedding
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A breathtaking night portrait of a stylish couple walking down the front steps of the Library of Congress in Washington DC on their wedding day. The elegant pair is beautifully illuminated by soft lighting, creating a romantic and memorable scene.
Romantic Night Portrait: Stylish Couple Descending Library of Congress Steps, Washington DC Wedding Day
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A beautiful wedding couple posing in front of the DC War Memorial in Washington DC on their special day, a timeless and elegant photograph showcasing love and dedication in a historical setting.
Romantic Wedding Couple Embracing at the DC War Memorial in Washington DC
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A Washington DC wedding couple embraces in front of a vibrant rainbow wall, symbolizing beauty and love on their special day.
Vibrant Rainbow Wall Embrace: Washington DC Wedding Couple Symbolize Beauty and Love On Special Day
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A heartwarming moment captured on a backyard wedding day in Washington, DC, as the groom playfully cleans his glasses with the bride's dress, in a nostalgic black and white styled image.
Heartwarming Backyard Wedding: Groom Playfully Cleans Glasses with Bride's Dress, Washington, DC
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A serene and beautiful engagement portrait captured at the Enid A Haupt Garden in Washington DC, showcasing the love and connection between the couple.
Enid A Haupt Garden Portrait Session: Capturing Love and Connection in Washington DC
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An older couple shares a laugh at District Winery in Washington DC as the husband playfully steals food from his wife during the reception.
Hubby Hilariously Steals Food from Wife at Wedding Reception
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Newlyweds sharing a laugh in front of the US Capitol at 101 Constitution, Washington, DC, capturing a joyful moment during their outdoor, sunny wedding ceremony.
101 Constitution Newlyweds Chuckle Post-Nuptials at US Capitol Ceremony in DC Sun
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Groom lovingly washes bride's feet during foot washing ceremony at Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington DC as her sisters look on, a sacred and touching moment.
Sacred Solemnity: A Wedding Foot Washing Ceremony at Foundry United Methodist Church
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Wedding detail image showcasing appetizers suspended above a floral centerpiece, captured from a higher perspective. Located at Little Pearl in Washington DC.
ELEGANT WEDDING CUISINE: Dazzling Appetizers Adorn Floral Centerpiece, Awe-Inspiring Overhead Shot at Little Pearl
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Award-winning wedding photographer captures a stunning silhouette of couple embracing amidst the iconic, majestic dome of the Capitol in Washington DC.
Embracing Love beneath the Majestic Capitol Dome - Washington DC
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In Washington, DC at The Morrow Hotel, a wedding portrait session reveals the groom whimsically directing himself forward, while the bride gleefully partakes in his humor.
Whimsical Groom Directs Himself Forward as Bride Joyfully Enjoys it
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A creative and lively pre-wedding engagement portrait capturing the joy of a couple in a playful session in downtown Washington DC. The couple takes center stage in a multi-frame composite shot.
Downtown Delight: A Joyful Engagement Portrait in Washington DC
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Washington DC's Lincoln's Cottage: Bride showcasing dance moves as she finds herself sandwiched between two groomsmen
Lincoln's Cottage Whirlwind: A Bride's Dance between Groomsmen in DC
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A couple on the National Mall in Washington DC posed for their engagement portrait session, standing in the center of the frame with calm flat waters providing a serene backdrop as they lovingly embraced and smiled.
Love Blossoms Amidst the Serenity: An Enchanting Engagement on the National Mall in Washington DC
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A couple about to wed posed for their engagement portrait session at the National Mall in Washington DC, embracing under a tree with a tranquil water reflection.
Love Among the Cherry Blossoms: An Enchanting Engagement Portrait at the National Mall
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A couple about to wed poses for their engagement portrait session inside Union Station in Washington DC, with three symmetrical wreaths gracefully hanging above them on a dark wall.
Love Underneath the Wreaths: Washington DC Union Station Engagement Portraits
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A couple about to tie the knot posed for their engagement portrait session in Washington DC, with the sunset beautifully illuminating them as the photographer captured the iconic Washington monument in the backdrop.
Sunset Splendor: Love on the National Mall
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A couple about to wed posed for their engagement portrait session at the iconic Supreme Court in Washington D.C., with a cloudy sunset serving as the backdrop.
Love and Justice: A Supreme Engagement Under the Cloudy Sunset
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At the National Gallery of Art, the couple stands side by side, framed against the backdrop of a colossal blue rooster statue, capturing a whimsical and vibrant scene. - Artful Love: Rooster Statue Embrace
Artful Love: Rooster Statue Embrace
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In the enchanting gardens of the Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C., the couple gazes at each other, bathed in a photographers rimlight. Castle Gardens: Love Illuminated Glow
Castle Gardens: Love Illuminated Glow
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At the Ronald Reagan Building, this romantic moment features a couple leaning in for a kiss under an arched glass roof. The symmetrical framing enhances the timeless beauty of their connection. - Arched Romance: Reagan Building
Arched Romance: Reagan Building
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In the National Gallery of Art, this enchanting scene captures a couple surrounded by sparkling lights. The lights create a magical atmosphere, circling overhead around them entirely. | Gallery Glow: Artful Illumination Embrace
National Gallery of Art: Gallery Glow - Artful Illumination Embrace
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Captured outside the National Gallery of Art, this couple strolls together in formal attire, exuding class and elegance against the backdrop of a cultural landmark. | Elegant Stroll: Gallery Affair Charm
National Gallery Elegance: A Stroll through Cultural Charm
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Wedding photo captured in the Union Market Business District; showcasing the bride and groom during their portrait session on the vibrant city streets before their ceremony in DC
CITY'S CHARM: Vibrant Urban Romance Unveiled in Washington DC's Union Market Business District
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Wedding photo showcasing the bride and groom's creative table assignment board, captured in detail at Decatur House, White House Historical Association, Washington, DC.
Decatur House Delights: Unveiling the Ultimate Table Assignment Board at White House
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