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The following “City” 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 “City” 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 Cira Green in Philadelphia, PA, a couple shares a kiss with the city's nightscape as a stunning backdrop. The scene at dusk captures the blend of urban energy and romantic ambiance, highlighting their picture session.
Couple Shares a Kiss at Cira Green, Philadelphia, with City Nightscape Backdrop, Blending Urban Energy and Romantic Ambiance
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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. Soft bokeh circles against a red background gently frame their warm hug in a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles on Red Background Frame Warm Hug | Festive, Holiday Atmosphere
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In downtown Cleveland, Ohio, a couple dashes across the street with urban playfulness, dressed in formal wear. Captured in a vertical black-and-white frame, the image contrasts elegance with spontaneity in the bustling cityscape.
Couple in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, Dashing Across Street in Formal Wear | Vertical Black-and-White Frame | Elegance Meets Spontaneity in Bustling City
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At the Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple exudes a cool and chill vibe in sportswear under the sunshine. Their urban sporty style complements the vibrant cityscape, reflecting their dynamic and modern spirit.
Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, Embracing Cool Vibe in Sportswear | Urban Sporty Style Complements Vibrant Cityscape | Portrait Reflects Dynamic, Modern Spirit
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In the urban streets of the Bund, Shanghai, China, a couple is captured in a tilted frame, she leans back her head while he kisses her neck. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth.
Couple in Bund, Shanghai, China | Tilted Frame Capture | She Leans Back as He Kisses Her Neck | Light and Shadow Interplay Adds Depth
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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
dynamicframeurbancoupleoutdoorstogetherShanghai
In Collingwood, a couple walks down the street at night, under the warm glow of lights on buildings. The warm lit clock tower face high above adds a historical charm to the romantic scene.
Couple Walks in Collingwood at Night, Under Building Lights | Warm-Lit Clock Tower Adds Historical Charm to Romantic Scene
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In Collingwood, a couple pauses on the street by a reflective glass window to share a kiss. Captured in black and white, the image artistically showcases their reflection, adding depth to the romantic scene.
Couple Pauses in Collingwood for Street Kiss by Reflective Window | Black-and-White Image Showcases Reflection, Adding Depth to Romantic Scene
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In London, England, a couple poses for a portrait near Tower Bridge. Their hands press together at the palms, with her engagement ring in sharp focus.
Couple in London Near Tower Bridge, Posing with Pressed Palms | Engagement Ring in Sharp Focus Highlights Their Commitment
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In London, UK, a couple is captured in a black-and-white portrait, arms lovingly wrapped around each other. Above them, muted foliage adds depth and layers to the image, in a serene and intimate atmosphere.
Couple Embraced in Black-and-White Portrait in London, UK, with Muted Foliage Above - Serene and Intimate Atmosphere
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At their ceremony location in Breda, the Netherlands, the couple poses in the afternoon light of the city center, captured in a black-and-white photo that highlights their romance in the streets.
Couple Poses in Afternoon Light, Capturing Romance in Black-and-White Photo at Breda City Center Ceremony
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At the London Underground, the bride and groom descend an escalator, framed by the graphic lines and bold design typical of the station. The scene juxtaposes urban style with their romantic journey.
Bride and Groom's Stylish Descent on London Underground
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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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In Siena, Tuscany, a captivating couple portrait is framed by the narrow alleyways of old-world buildings, highlighting the charm and historic architecture of the city as a romantic backdrop.
Couple's Captivating Portrait Amid Siena's Historic Alleyways and Old-World Architecture
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This WPJA Spotlight award-winning image captures the groom's mother adjusting his boutonnière before a wedding ceremony in Lyon, the city where the groom's parents reside.
A Mother's Touch: A Moment of Grace in Lyon
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Surrounded by the beauty of Denver, Colorado, the bride happily embraces her groom after sharing their personal vows at their hotel.
Colorado Bride Happily Embraces Groom | Personal Vows at Denver Hotel
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A wide shot establishes the scene at San Nicolás Church in Pamplona, Spain. From a distance, the priest delivers a homily within the medieval old world church, located in the city's old quarter.
Pamplona Nuptials: Ancient Church Ceremony in Spain's Old Quarter
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Amidst the bustling city of Shanghai, a happy couple smiles lovingly near a window display on Wukang Road, showcasing their engagement bliss.
Engagement Bliss on Wukang Road, Shanghai
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A couple's reflection caught in a shop window during their pre-wedding photo session in Nancy, France.
Pre-Wedding Reflection in Shop Window, Nancy, France: Engaged Couple Photo
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In an urban setting in Downtown Edmonton, Alberta, the bride and groom share a romantic pose as they dance within a concrete circle.
URBAN SETTING IN DOWNTOWN EDMONTON | Bride and Groom Dance in Romantic Pose
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Engagement portrait in Washington DC shows a playful couple holding hands while crossing the road. Happy and excited expressions captured.
Love in the Capital: Playful Couple's Exciting Engagement Portrait in Washington DC
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Engaged couple in Paris, France captured in a romantic silhouette against the iconic Eiffel Tower with bustling city life as the backdrop. Excitement for their upcoming marriage radiates.
Love in the City of Love: Parisian Engagement Silhouette against the Iconic Eiffel Tower
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At the Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple getting married posed for pictures in the spotlight of an urban shaft of light during their engagement portrait session.
Urban Elegance: A Shanghai Couple Embraces Love in the Spotlight for Engagement Portrait
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A romantic scene unfolds as newlyweds share a kiss against the hazy backdrop of Venice, Italy. The old-world charm of the city adds to the beauty of their kiss.
Old-world charm meets modern love in stunning wedding photo in Venice, Italy
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At Guanajuato city, Mexico, the couple walks to the top of the city's scenic viewing area, their love captured in a single frame against the backdrop of the colorful buildings and winding cobblestone streets.
Capturing Love in Guanajuato: A Couple's Climb to City's Scenic View
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A black and white close-up shot of a couple exchanging vows at San Francisco City Hall during their wedding day, showcasing their love and commitment.
Eternal Love Captured: Vows Exchanged at San Francisco City Hall, A Black and White Moment
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A lovely moment captured in Oxford City Centre, UK, as two brides cross paths on their way to their respective wedding venues, creating a beautiful and unique scene of double anticipation and excitement in the city's historic setting.
Brides Crossing Paths: Double Anticipation in Oxford City Centre Wedding Bustle
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Beautiful wedding picture taken at Galerie de la Reine in Brussels capturing a tender embrace between the bride and groom amidst the bustling city night scene, illustrating their strong connection in the midst of a crowd.
Romantic Embrace: Bride and Groom in Brussels Evening at Galerie de la Reine
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Newlywed couple shares a romantic dip and kiss on their wedding day at Bulção Viana bridge in Tijucas. The city's lights create a picturesque backdrop, making this image bold and strong.
Bulção Viana Bridge Kiss: Newlyweds Dip in Romance, Tijucas Lights Make Scene Bold
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Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
Whispers of Lyon: The Unforgettable Windblown Bride
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