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The following “Attire” 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 “Attire” 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 the Bund, Shanghai, China, a couple in sports attire embraces their common hobby against an urban skyline. Captured in a tilted black-and-white frame, the scene highlights their active lifestyle and the city's dynamic backdrop.
Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, in Sports Attire Embraces Common Hobby | Tilted Black-and-White Frame | Active Lifestyle Highlighted Against Dynamic Urban Skyline
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At Bistro Farol, a detail shot at ground level captures the bride's Converse shoes, showcasing her individual flair and adding a playful touch to her wedding attire.
Bride's Converse Shoes Add Playful Touch to Wedding Attire in Detail Shot at Bistro Farol Ceremony
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At StoneTree Estate in Novato, California, a couple dressed in traditional red formal attire takes a romantic walk among the graceful willow trees and grass.
Couple in Traditional Red Formal Attire Strolls Among Graceful Willows at StoneTree Estate, Novato, California
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In a home in Nanping, Fujian, the groom is captured putting on his shirt, while four suit coats hang prominently in the foreground, creating a scene of preparation and anticipation.
Groom Dresses with Suit Coats Displayed in Foreground at Nanping, Fujian Home Scene
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At the Newnan Center in Newnan, Georgia, a tight shot captures a groomsman with a solemn expression as he carefully puts on his tie, highlighting the seriousness and anticipation of the moment.
Groomsman's Solemn Expression Highlights Tie Adjustment at Newnan Center, Georgia Wedding Scene
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At the Vienne wedding venue, the groom is seen receiving help with his tie in a moment that captures the final touches before heading to the ceremony, highlighting the preparation and anticipation of the day.
Groom Receives Tie Assistance Ahead of Ceremony at Vienne Wedding Venue
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At Château de La Baume in France, a black-and-white detail shot captures the bride and groom seated as they playfully switch to sneakers, adding a touch of casual fun to their elegant attire.
Bride and Groom Share Playful Moment Switching to Sneakers at Château de La Baume
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A couple stands at the peak of a mountain in Breckenridge, Colorado, clad in wedding attire and sporting helmets and goggles, holding onto their snowboards, earning a WPJA Spotlight award.
Love on the Edge: Snowboard-Ready at Breckenridge's Summit
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A WPJA Spotlight award-winning image was captured in Lugny les Charolles, Burgundy, France featuring a groom receiving assistance with his trapped elbow in a stuck vest.
Tangled in Laughter: A Wedding Moment in Lugny les Charolles
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The WPJA Spotlight award-winning wedding image captured the best man preparing whiskey, while another witness assists the groom in getting dressed, against the backdrop of Château de Launac.
Best Man Prepares Whiskey as Groom Dresses at Château de Launac Wedding
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At the Wilburton Inn in Manchester, VT, the bride prepares for the ceremony. One woman helps with her bracelet while another applies her lipstick.
Bride Prepares for Ceremony at Wilburton Inn, Manchester, VT - Assisted with Bracelet and Lipstick
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In Pau, the bride calmly prepares for her special day, eagerly anticipating the final touch of her wedding attire.
Pau Bride: Excited for the Final Touch in Her Quiet Prep Room
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A detail shot at Rayon de Sologne captures several hands of witnesses assisting the groom with his cufflinks.
Helping Hands: A Groom's Last Touches at Rayon de Sologne
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A black and white detail shot captures the bride's details as she puts on her shoes in Ingelheim, Germany. The image features her flowing dress on the wood floors.
Ingelheim Elegance: Bride's Preparations Amidst Flowing Dress and Wood Floors
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From Trieste, Italy, a WPJA photographer captures a captivating close-up of the groom's wedding details, showcasing a refined style.
Groom's Wedding Details Close-Up in Trieste, Italy
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In Bingen am Rhein, a low-angle detail shot shows the groom getting ready, focusing on his pocket chain. The elegant accessory gleams, adding a touch of style to his attire.
Groom's Pocket Chain Gleams in Bingen am Rhein Wedding Prep
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A wedding day portrait of the groom and his groomsmen outside a London hotel. This stunning shot captures the groom's confident and cool demeanor, with the iconic blue sky of England serving as the backdrop.
Groom & Groomsmen: London Hotel Portrait with Iconic English Sky
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A couple dressed in traditional Korean attire share a hand touch before entering their reception at Wedding Venue in Portland, OR.
OR WEDDING VENUE | Traditional Korean Attire and Touching Moment in Portland
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A beautiful bride, surrounded by friends, is putting on the finishing touches to her attire at Domaine Etxezahar in Bardos, France. The palpable emotion in the air is captured in this stunning wedding day image.
Bardos Bride and Friends at Domaine Etxezahar, France, Embracing the Wedding Day Emotion
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Overhead shot captured during a wedding ceremony at Eglise d'Ascain, featuring a full church with white choir books standing out against dark attire in a unique high-angle view.
Choir Books In White: Aerial Elegance at Eglise d'Ascain Wedding Ceremony
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A couple in formal attire enjoys a leisurely horseback ride at Fantasy Ranch in Crested Butte, Colorado, on their wedding day, showcasing the beauty of love and nature blending together in a breathtaking setting.
Love and Nature Unite: Wedding Couple on Horseback at Fantasy Ranch, Crested Butte, Colorado
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Yvelines, France: A close-up captures the newlyweds at Ferme du Prieuré, with the focus on their legs, attire, and footwear as they bask in the radiant glowing light
Close-up of newlyweds' legs, attire, and footwear at Ferme du Prieuré in Yvelines, France
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Taiwan, Hualien Engagement Couple Session - Image contains: red, dress, formal, dress, attire, indoors
Taiwan, Hualien Engagement Couple Session with her red dress
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A stunning CA wedding portrait captures the groom, resplendent in traditional attire, the ethereal glow of his embroidered details accentuated by the gleam of the sword resting gently at his feet
Enchanting CA Groom: A Wedding Portrait in Traditional Attire with Gleaming Sword
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Omaha Wedding Photography of kids getting ready for the wedding in a mirror
A Glimpse of Innocence: Little Ones Getting Ready for the Big Day
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Wedding pictures by Algarve, Portugal photographer of the groom smoking while his groomsmen figure out the buttons on a shirt
Unraveling Elegance: The Groom's Smoking Break
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Villefranche sur Mer groomsmen putting on their boutineers.
Blooming Bonds: Groomsmen of Villefranche sur Mer Prep with Boutineers
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Waldorf Astoria Dubai wedding photo of groom getting headwear fashioned.
ROYAL RED: GROOM GETTING CROWNED IN THE DESERT HEAT
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The groom is preparing for his Santorini, Greece wedding ceremony.
Photo of The groom preparing for his Santorini, Greece wedding ceremony
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Manteo, NC wedding photography - Groom Getting Ready with bowtie
Fatherly Fix: Bowtie Bonding Before Altar Adventure in Manteo
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