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The following “Celebration” 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 “Celebration” 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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At Cafe Fiore in Ventura, CA, the bride and groom are lifted excitedly into the air by friends during the spirited Hora dance, filling the Italian restaurant with laughter and celebration.
Friends Lift The Bride And Groom For The Spirited Hora Dance In Ventura California
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Red plastic toasting cups bring a playful, festive touch to a joyful wedding gathering in Camarillo, CA, as guests come together to celebrate in an informal and lively atmosphere.
Playful Scene Setter Of Red Plastic Toasting Cups At A Wedding Gathering In Camarillo California
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A couple poses for a wedding day portrait in Capitola, CA, standing before a rustic wood picket fence under a vibrant blue sky, creating a picturesque, coastal celebration scene.
Coastal Portrait Of A Couple Before A Rustic Picket Fence Under Blue Skies In Capitola California
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A bouquet toss adds a touch of fun to the celebration in Jales, São Paulo, its flowers complementing the elegance of the wedding day.
Action Scene Setter Of A Festive Wedding Bouquet Toss In Jales Sao Paulo Brazil
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On the dance floor at the Salle des Fêtes de Campsas, joyful wedding guests fill the night with laughter and celebration, making memories during the evening festivities.
Joyful Wedding Guests Fill The Dance Floor At Salle Des Fêtes De Campsas In France
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Wedding guests enjoy cigars under the night sky on the patio at Applewood Golf Course in Golden, Colorado, celebrating in a relaxed and convivial setting.
Wedding Guests Enjoy Cigars Under The Night Sky At Applewood Golf Course In Golden Colorado
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Champagne spray, twinkling lights, and all-out excitement erupt in a burst of celebration for Laeticia and Guillaume at Château de Montrouge, Loire.
Festive Scene Setter Featuring Champagne Spray And Twinkling Lights At Chateau De Montrouge Loire
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The couple dances atop the frozen surface of Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, sharing a joyful spin on the ice with towering pines and snow-draped peaks circling their winter celebration.
Dancing On Frozen Bear Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, The Couple Spins Amid Snow-Draped Winter Beauty
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The celebration kicks off at La Bastide de Jaillans, France, where guests and newlyweds are ready to let loose and enjoy an unforgettable wedding party.
Guests And Newlyweds Prepare For An Unforgettable Wedding Party At La Bastide De Jaillans France
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The celebration kicks off at La Bastide de Jaillans, France, where guests and newlyweds are ready to let loose and enjoy an unforgettable wedding party.
Guests And Newlyweds Prepare For An Unforgettable Wedding Party At La Bastide De Jaillans France
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At their home in Taian, Shandong, the newlyweds and their friends gather closely, smiling for a group photo that celebrates their new union and cherished friendships.
Friends Gather For A Group Photo Celebrating The New Union At A Home In Shandong
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This happy couple shares a joyful smile together while standing on the top of the iconic Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy, celebrating their engagement in a truly timeless city.
Joyful Smiles Are Exchanged On The Iconic Rialto Bridge During Their Engagement Portrait In Venice, Italy
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After the festivities on a farm in Santa Fe, Argentina, the bride and groom lie contentedly on the floor, savoring the last joyful time of their celebration.
Exhausted Newlyweds Lie Contentedly On The Floor After Their Joyful Wedding Celebration In Santa Fe
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Leaving their Playa del Carmen ceremony, the couple walks along the pier as musicians and guests follow them in the rain, blending joy with the spirited energy of the celebration.
Couple Walks Along The Pier In The Rain Leaving Their Playa Del Carmen Ceremony In Mexico
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A guest at a wedding in Kaifeng, Henan, China, is observed in a small but meaningful detail on the wedding day, offering a glimpse into the nuance and customs of local celebration.
Small Meaningful Detail Captures A Guest Observed During A Local Wedding Celebration In Kaifeng Henan China
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As the wedding concludes in Kaifeng, China, the groom and friends toast with Yakult drinks, sharing a unique celebratory cheer in place of traditional beverages.
Groom And Friends Toast With Yakult Drinks As The Wedding Concludes In Kaifeng Henan China
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A playful wedding game in Kaifeng, China features the groom tossing rings onto the bride’s wedding shoes, adding fun and unity to the joyful celebration.
Playful Wedding Game In Kaifeng China Features The Groom Tossing Rings Onto The Brides Shoes
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Children eagerly take photos of the newlyweds at home in Fujian, China, delighted to be part of the celebration and capturing joyful memories from their unique perspective.
Children Eagerly Take Photos Of The Newlyweds From A Unique Perspective At Home In Fujian China
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During the start of the party at Tenuta la Lepre in Santarcangelo, Italy, the groom lifts the bride in a joyful dance, capturing candid celebration and the couple’s radiant happiness.
Groom Lifts The Bride In A Joyful Dance During The Party At Tenuta La Lepre Italy
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Friends and family come together in a private garden in Birmingham, UK, raising their glasses for a joyful toast.
Family and Friends Raise Glasses in Celebration in a Private Birmingham, UK, Garden Gathering
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Joined hands sway gracefully in the midst of a celebration at a private house in Birmingham, UK, as music and laughter fill the bustling family home.
Laughter, Music, and Motion Blurred Hands Fill the Celebration at a Birmingham, UK, Family Home
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During a civil ceremony at Hotel Engelsburg in Recklinghausen, Germany, the couple’s dog sits attentively in the front row beside wedding guests, sharing in the special occasion.
Wedding Guests Sit As The Couple’s Dog Sits Front Row In Recklinghausen, Germany
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Wedding guests outside at Rittergut Störmede in Geseke, Germany, joyfully shower the newlyweds with flower petals, marking the start of their celebration during the congratulatory moment.
Guests Shower Newlyweds With Flower Petals Outside Rittergut Störmede In Geseke, Germany
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Guests at Schloss Heeren in Kamen, Germany, delight in watching the couple cut out a heart-shaped design from a bed sheet, enthusiastically celebrating their union with laughter and cheers.
Laughter Erupts As Guests Watch A Heart Cutting Tradition At Schloss Heeren In Kamen, Germany
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Surrounded by glowing sparklers at Schloss Heeren in Kamen, Germany, the newly married couple embraces, with friends and family creating a circle of celebration and light around them.
Newlyweds Embrace Surrounded By Glowing Sparklers At Schloss Heeren In Kamen Germany
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At Lavender Inn in Ojai, CA, the groom gently brushes leaves from the bride's dress as she walks toward her family, a small but caring gesture during the celebration.
Groom Tenderly Cleans Leaves From Bride’s Dress At Lavender Inn In Ojai, California
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A warmly lit cake setup creates a festive atmosphere at Villa Dolceacqua in Oggiono, Lake Como, Italy, with elegant details highlighting the celebration’s inviting ambiance.
Festive Warmly Lit Cake Setup At Villa Dolceacqua In Oggiono Lake Como
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Before heading off for wedding photos, the bride enjoys her lunch at Gougane Barra Church, savoring a quiet, bite after the ceremony.
Bride Enjoys a Quiet Lunch at Gougane Barra Church in Ireland Before Heading Out for Wedding Photos
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On her wedding day in Cork, Ireland, the bride carefully applies her lipstick in a small mirror, preparing for the celebration with grace and anticipation.
Bride Carefully Applies Lipstick on Wedding Day in Cork, Ireland, Preparing for Celebration with Grace and Anticipation
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Bursts of colorful confetti surround a close-up of the bride’s dress outside Chelsea Town Hall, filling the frame with vibrant hues and a sense of festive celebration.
Festive Bursts Of Colorful Confetti Surround Bride’s Dress Outside Chelsea Town Hall
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