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The following “Church” 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 “Church” 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 the religious ceremony inside the Basilique St-Sernin in Toulouse, the bride and the priest walk together toward the altar to sign the official marriage register.
Basilique St-Sernin Ceremony: Bride And Priest Walk To Sign Marriage Register
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Poland, inside a historic church, is where the waiting groom stands solemnly at the altar, anticipating the arrival of his bride for their wedding ceremony.
Groom Stands Solemnly at Altar in Historic Poland Church, Awaiting His Bride
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At Eglise d'Urrugne in Pyrénées Atlantiques, France, the photographer captures the young attendants waiting patiently on the church steps after the religious ceremony, highlighting composed innocence and skillful storytelling.
Young Attendants Wait Patiently On Church Steps After Ceremony At Eglise d'Urrugne Pyrénées Atlantiques
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In Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, newlyweds exit the church and walk through a gauntlet of swords held by friends, a nod to their wedding's "pirates" theme. The winning photograph highlights the photographer's skill at capturing unique, unscripted moments.
Newlyweds Exit Church Through Sword Gauntlet At Bergamo Lombardy Italy Pirates-Themed Wedding
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At San Basilio church in Troia, newlyweds exchange vows as their daughter emotionally hugs them. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer’s skill at documenting the sincere, heartfelt moments of a family wedding.
Newlyweds Exchange Vows As Daughter Hugs Them At San Basilio Church Troia Family Wedding
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At Chiesa Santa Maria di Colonna in Trani, a bridesmaid throws something at close range as newlyweds exit the church. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer’s skill at documenting the spontaneous, joyful, and unique moments of a wedding.
Bridesmaid Tosses Item as Newlyweds Exit Chiesa Santa Maria di Colonna, Trani Wedding Scene
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Leaving the church in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, the groom gives an "OK" sign to guests alongside his new wife. The celebratory gesture captures a moment of joy.
Groom Flashes OK Hand Sign to Guests With Bride in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire
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At a church in S.J. Madeira, Portugal, the newlyweds celebrate, clearly thrilled to finally be married. Their joyous expressions convey deep happiness.
Newlyweds Beam With Joyful Elation After Ceremony at Church in S.J. Madeira, Portugal
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At a church in S.J. Madeira, Portugal, the ring bearer is surprised by her bride-mum. She entered early to deliver the rings, creating a sweet, unexpected moment.
Ring Bearer’s Early Entrance Delights Her Bride-Mum in a Sweet Wedding Moment at S.J. Madeira Church, Portugal
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Outside a church in Toulouse, the newlyweds step out together just after their ceremony. Surrounded by joyful well-wishers, their faces glow with happiness, marking the beginning of their shared journey in this cheerful image.
Newlyweds Step Out of Toulouse Church Glowing With Happiness Amid Cheers and Joyful Well-Wishers
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Inside a church in Toulouse, a quiet moment of communion unfolds during a wedding ceremony. The intimate atmosphere, filled with reverence and hope, highlights the couple’s spiritual connection as they share this meaningful ritual.
Couple Shares a Reverent Communion, Highlighting Spiritual Connection During Intimate Wedding Ceremony in Toulouse Church
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Outside Santissima Trinità in Ceresara, Mantova, Italy, the couple’s exit, framed by stunning floral arrangements. Bathed in light from the church’s main doorway, the radiant moment beautifully highlights their joy.
Couple’s Radiant Exit Surrounded by Lush Florals and Sunlight Outside Santissima Trinità in Ceresara, Mantova
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At Domaine de Lalane in Occitanie, France, the bride sits in the back of a car on her way to church. She thoughtfully inspects her flowers in a tight, intimate shot.
Bride Thoughtfully Inspects Her Bouquet in Intimate Backseat Moment En Route to Church at Domaine de Lalane
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At Emmanuel Church in Massachusetts, a touch of magic fills the air as the bride’s veil floats above, beautifully spotlighting the newlyweds’ sweet and heartfelt connection.
Bride’s Veil Floats Gracefully Above Newlyweds, Highlighting Sweet Connection at Emmanuel Church, Massachusetts
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At Alicante Cathedral in Spain, the groom gently removes the bride’s veil during the wedding ceremony, capturing a poignant and intimate moment of love and anticipation before they are pronounced husband and wife.
Groom Gently Lifts Bride’s Veil in an Intimate, Anticipatory Moment at Alicante Cathedral in Spain
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A WPJA wedding photo: In a church ceremony in Zuid Holland, Netherlands, young bridesmaids are seen laying on the floor.
Zuid Holland Church: Young Bridesmaids on Floor
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At Simi Panormitis Monastery, a bride and groom hold each other as they leave the church, showered with confetti by guests.
Simi Panormitis: Confetti Showered Couple
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In Marseille, France, guests wait outside the church for the bride and groom, forming a layered scene with multiple individual stories.
Marseille Church: Guests Await Couple
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At the Church of Chantonnay in France, the bride arrives on her father's arm, beautifully silhouetted against the illuminated architecture of the church. The play of light highlights the building's grand features.
Bride Silhouetted on Father's Arm Against Illuminated Church of Chantonnay, France
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At Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Rome, the priest looks out, checking if the groom and his sister are ready to enter the church. This anticipatory moment underscores the solemnity and excitement of the occasion.
At Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Rome, the priest looks out, checking if the groom and his sister are ready to enter the church. This anticipatory moment underscores the solemnity and excitement of the occasion.
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In Châteauroux, children joyfully toss confetti in front of the church, adding a festive and playful touch to the occasion. This scene captures the exuberance and innocence of the young participants in the celebration.
Children Joyfully Toss Confetti Outside Church in Châteauroux, Adding Festive Charm to Wedding Celebration
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At Santa Barbara Central Coast Church, a shot from behind captures a boy playfully tugging on his mother's hair bun during the ceremony. This endearing moment adds a touch of lightheartedness amidst the solemnity of the occasion.
Boy Playfully Tugs Mother's Hair Bun at Santa Barbara Central Coast Church, Bringing Lightheartedness to Ceremony
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At the church in Chantonnay, France, the bride and groom share a romantic kiss after the religious ceremony. In the background, guests display a variety of reactions—some are kissing, others look bored, and a few are engaged in different activities.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss at a Chantonnay church; guests show mixed reactions, from kissing to looking bored and distracted.
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At Knockholt Church in Kent, UK, the bride arrives amidst wintry weather conditions. A man holds an umbrella to shield her, while another carefully lifts her white dress off the wet ground, ensuring her elegant entrance remains untouched by the weather.
Bride arrives at Knockholt Church in Kent, UK, as a man shields her with an umbrella and another lifts her dress off the wet ground.
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In Cheswardine, Shropshire, UK, the bride makes a stunning entrance by arriving on horseback. She gracefully rides up the village high street toward the church, capturing the charming essence of the occasion.
In Cheswardine, Shropshire, UK, the bride makes a stunning entrance, arriving on horseback and gracefully riding toward the church, highlighting the charming essence of the occasion.
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At a church in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, the bride arrives with her father. Together, they embrace her future husband, marking a poignant and beautiful moment in the ceremony.
Bride and Father Embrace Groom in Heartfelt Ceremony Moment in Ille-et-Vilaine Church
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In a church in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, the couple's celebration is adorned with a regal touch. They wear golden crowns, adding an elegant and symbolic element to their joyous union.
Couple Wears Golden Crowns During Joyous Church Ceremony in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
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In Moselle, outside the church, the groom passionately kisses his wife at the bottom of the steps, watched by all the guests, who are delighted by this romantic and heartfelt display of love.
Moselle Wedding: Groom's Passionate Kiss Delights Onlookers
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In Poitiers, Vienne, a stunning perspective captures the grandeur and beauty of a church where the ceremony takes place, showcasing the architectural elegance and serene atmosphere of the Old World space.
Elegant Poitiers Church Provides Stunning Backdrop for Breathtaking Wedding Portrait in Old World Setting
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Bride gazes lovingly at her husband during their wedding vows in a Bromont, Quebec church.
Endearing Vows: Bride's Loving Gaze in Bromont, Quebec Church Ceremony
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