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The following “Breathtaking” 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 “Breathtaking” 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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During their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple stands at a scenic lookout point. Amidst the wind, he embraces her from behind, creating a "top of the world" look with breathtaking views surrounding them.
Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session | Standing at Scenic Lookout | He Embraces Her from Behind with Breathtaking Views
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At Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple shares an embrace during their engagement session at a scenic lookout point. Captured in a vertical image, the photographer's lighting highlights their "top of the world" feel amidst the breathtaking backdr
Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park in Engagement Session | Embracing at Scenic Lookout | Vertical Image with Lighting Among Breathtaking Backdrop
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In Golden, Colorado, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss at a scenic Front Range mountain lookout, capturing the breathtaking beauty and intimacy of their special mountain wedding.
Newlyweds Kiss at Colorado Front Range Lookout
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At Weller House Inn in Fort Bragg, CA, the bride and groom stand amidst the towering redwoods and lush ferns of Mendocino, creating a breathtaking natural backdrop for their wedding day portrait.
Bride and Groom Amidst Towering Redwoods Create Breathtaking Wedding Portrait at Weller House Inn, Fort Bragg, CA
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In Méribel, nestled within the French Alps, a beautiful wedding day walk unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking alpine scenery. The mountains and serene environment provide a romantic atmosphere.
Couple's Romantic Wedding Walk Unfolds Amidst Breathtaking Alpine Scenery in Méribel, French Alps
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At The Lucky Spur Ranch Retreat in Justin, Texas, a couple poses with an Agave plant, one of their favorites, as a breathtaking Texas sunset paints the sky.
Couple Poses with Agave Amidst Breathtaking Sunset at The Lucky Spur Ranch Retreat, Justin, Texas
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In Australia, an engaged couple sits on the steps of ancient ruins perched on the cliffs. Together, they watch the expansive blue sea below, with the powerful waves crashing against the rocks, creating a breathtaking and romantic scene.
Engaged Couple Sits on Ancient Ruins' Steps in Australia, Overlooking Blue Sea and Crashing Waves
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At Mount Blue Sky, Colorado, the bride and groom walk close to the edge of a cliff on their wedding day, surrounded by sweeping landscapes that provide a dramatic and breathtaking backdrop.
Bride and Groom Walk Cliff's Edge Amidst Sweeping Landscapes at Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Wedding
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In Brookings, Oregon, a couple shares a kiss on a cliffside, offering a breathtaking view of the ocean below, as the dramatic landscape enhances the romance of the scene.
Couple Kisses with Ocean View, Dramatic Landscape Elevates Scene in Brookings, Oregon Wedding
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At Logan Shoals Vista Point in Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, NV, a couple shares their first kiss with the breathtaking expanse of Lake Tahoe as their backdrop, with snow-covered rocks perched over the serene, flat water, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.
Tahoe Kiss: Couple's First Kiss Overlooks Snowy Lake Tahoe Vista
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Engaged couple poses tenderly for pre-wedding portraits by a breathtaking waterfall in Skogafoss, Iceland.
Waterfall Affection: A Tender Love Story at Skogafoss, Iceland
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Newlyweds capture the breathtaking sunset at Death Valley National Park after their intimate elopement ceremony.
Newlyweds' Captivating Moment Post-Elopement in Death Valley
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The WPJA Spotlight award-winning wedding image captures the bride gracefully perched atop the iconic rooftops of Lucera in Puglia.
Skyward Elegance: A Bride's Moment Above Lucera
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Amidst the breathtaking beauty of the chateau de Montalieu, the bride and groom and their exuberant guests charge towards the photographer on the lush green grass.
Chateau de Montalieu: A Joyous Wedding Party Runs on the Lush Green Lawn
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A western-themed couple captures the breathtaking scenery of Convict Lake in Mammoth Lakes, California, in a WPJA Spotlight award-winning 360 wedding image.
Couple's Stunning 360 Wedding Image at Convict Lake, Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Against the breathtaking backdrop of Black Mountain Lodge at Arapahoe Basin Resort in Keystone, Colorado, the newlyweds ride the ski lift at dusk.
Romantic Ski Lift Adventure at Black Mountain Lodge in Keystone, Colorado for Newlyweds
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As the Yellowstone tourists snapped a quick selfie at the scenic viewpoint, the couple exchanged heartfelt vows surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty.
Celebrating Love and Nature at Yellowstone | Couple's Vows and Surprise Photobombers
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This striking wedding photo was taken by a talented photographer at Praia de Ipioca. Experience the beautiful sunrise beach wedding through their artistic vision.
Sunrise Splendor: An Artistic Beach Wedding at Praia de Ipioca
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Discover a unique aerial portrait captured by a skilled wedding photojournalist on the heliport at Hacienda Barvak in Costa Rica. Experience the photographer's artistic vision on display for this high angle shot.
Sky-High Romance: Aerial Wedding Portrait on a Heli Pad at Hacienda Barvak, Costa Rica
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Experience the artistry of wedding photojournalism with this portrait from Corsica Island, France. Witness love and beauty captured through an elevated perspective in this stunning image.
Creative Drone Wedding Portrait in Corsica, France
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Beautiful wedding portrait by WPJA member at L'Amour Photographie with a stunning mountain backdrop. Celebrate the unique artistic vision of this skilled photographer at the WPJA.
Mountain Majesty: Beautiful Wedding Portrait by L'Amour Photographie
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Unconventional and breathtaking, this wedding portrait captures the beauty of Acadia National Park as the couple stands united under her veil against a stunning mountain backdrop. A true work of art.
Veiled Unity: Breathtaking Wedding Portrait at Acadia National Park
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A stunning capture by a talented WPJA photographer at the breathtaking Gorges de l'Ardèche, France. The engaged couple stands at the river, bathed in a warm sunset glow as they face each other, with the low sun casting a magnificent backdrop.
Stunning Wedding Photo at Gorges de l'Ardèche, France: Talented Photographer, Engaged Couple, Warm Sunset Glow, River, Low Sun, Magnificent Backdrop
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A bride stands alone against the breathtaking backdrop of Acadia National Park's cliffs and ocean, capturing the beauty of her wedding day.
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK | A Bride's Serene Portrait Captured at the Breathtaking Cliffs and Ocean
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The newlyweds share a blissful dance under a glimmer of sunlight amidst the breathtaking surroundings of Domaine de Messenas in the French mountains.
A Bride and Groom's Dreamlike Dance in the French Mountains
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This breathtaking wedding photo captures the bride's unforgettable entrance at her Indian wedding in Jodhpur. With grand fire and smoke outside, spotlights illuminate her show-stopping beauty at night.
Spotlight on Beauty: A Captivating Nighttime Shot of an Indian Wedding in Jodhpur
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A wedding image captured at Gray's Inn in London. The bride gracefully walks down the aisle, as seen through a unique high angle shot from a hole in the balcony railing.
Breathtaking Bride at Gray's Inn: A Unique High Angle View From the Balcony Railing
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A beautiful wedding couple portrait captured under the Milky Way in the garden of Chateau Saint Denis in Lot et Garonne, France.
Romantic Wedding Couple Embracing Beneath Milky Way at Chateau Saint Denis in Lot et Garonne
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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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A breathtaking silhouette portrait of a couple on their wedding day in Blue Hill, Maine. The stunning sunset creates a dramatic sky background behind the couple, adding a touch of romance to the scene.
Graceful Silhouette: A Romantic Sunset Wedding in Blue Hill, Maine
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