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The following “Classic” 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 “Classic” 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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A couple stands close beneath elegant stone arches in Slovenia, soft light falling across the architecture as they pose together for a romantic engagement portrait surrounded by timeless European charm.
Portrait Of A Couple Beneath Elegant Stone Arches Surrounded By Timeless European Architecture In Slovenia
architecturalSlovenia arches sessiongracefulintimatetimelesssoftSlovenia
A couple hugs on a grand staircase at Stanjel Castle in Slovenia, their engagement portrait framed by beautiful stone steps and old-world architectural details that add a romantic, timeless atmosphere.
Portrait Of A Couple Hugging On A Grand Old World Staircase At Stanjel Castle Slovenia
atmosphericstoneStanjel CastleromanticSloveniaSlovenia castle portraithistoric
A black-and-white portrait of a couple in Shanghai, leaning against the Bund’s historic brick wall, their engagement portrait reflecting quiet confidence amid the city’s timeless architecture.
Portrait In Black And White Of A Couple Leaning Against A Historic Wall In Shanghai
Bund monochrome portraitintimatebrickpoisedtimelessShanghai historic wallShanghai
At UC Berkeley in California, the couple poses in an outdoor courtyard, the scene viewed from above, with distinctive campus architecture and leafy surroundings highlighting the university’s vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Posing Together In UC Berkeley’s Outdoor Courtyard, The Couple Are Surrounded By Iconic California Campus Architecture
UniversityleafyUC Berkeley sessionclassicarchitecturalvibrantCalifornia - Northern
In Sultanahmet, Istanbul, a couple enjoys a quiet pre-wedding session, framed by the grand architecture and historical landmarks of this iconic area.
In Sultanahmet, Istanbul, This Couple’s Intimate Engagement Session Is Highlighted By Grand Landmarks
sultanahmetintimateserenehistoricframedIstanbulclassic
In Grenoble, France, a couple shares a kiss against the city’s urban backdrop, the surrounding architecture and natural light adding to the intimate nature of their engagement portrait.
A Couple Kisses With Grenoble, France’s Urban Backdrop, Where Natural Light And Architecture Enhance Their Intimate Portrait
candidlighturbanaffectionateGrenoble cityscape portraitintimateloving
A classic formal portrait is taken at Neera Retreat Hotel in Thailand, showcasing the newlyweds against a backdrop of tropical elegance.
Classic Formal Portrait Of Newlyweds Set Against Tropical Elegance At Neera Retreat Hotel In Thailand
Thailand portraitnewlywedsformaltropicalportraitelegance newlywedsThailand
On a farm in Santa Fe, Argentina, the couple poses for a classic wedding portrait, their surroundings rustic and filled with natural charm.
Classic Wedding Portrait Features A Couple In The Rustic And Natural Charm Of Santa Fe
Face to facenaturalArgentina farmrustic natural charmportraitArgentinaSanta Fe wedding
An engaged couple explores the beautiful and historic campus of UC Berkeley in California, celebrating their upcoming marriage with a sophisticated portrait session set among the university's classic architectural landmarks.
Exploring UC Berkeley’s Historic Campus, Their Engagement Portrait Celebrates California’s Classic University Setting
Berkeley portraitmarriagecampuslandmarksexplorehistoricUC Berkeley
Against the historic backdrop of Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, Tuscany, the couple stands together for a classic portrait that celebrates both their love and Siena’s architectural grandeur.
Couple Stands Together For A Classic Portrait Against The Historic Backdrop Of Palazzo Pubblico In Siena
Palazzo Pubblico weddingclassicboldshadowsSiena classiccouplecontrast
This elegant portrait features the couple posing on the grand historic staircases of the Palácio Deodoro in Alagoas, showcasing the classic architectural beauty of this unique Brazilian wedding venue.
The Soon-To-Be-Married Couple Poses Elegantly On Grand Historic Staircases At Palácio Deodoro In Alagoas During Their Portrait Session
beautyunique Brazilian portraithistoricPalacio Deodoro portraitAlagoaselegantunique
On a classic sofa beneath a large, ancient painting inside Castello di Torre Alfina in Viterbo, the newlyweds draw near, while a little dog curiously looks on at their intimate session.
Little Dog Watches Newlyweds Beneath Ancient Painting At Castello Di Torre Alfina
intimateCastello di Torre Alfina venuelittle dog photodognewlywedssofaViterbo
In the comfort of her Fribourg home, the bride poses for a classic wedding portrait, the familiar surroundings offering a sense of warmth and intimacy to the image.
Bride Poses For Classic Wedding Portrait In Warm Intimate Fribourg Home
portraitFribourg homeintimateFribourgwarmclassic wedding portraitintimate home setting
At Hause Hall in Cumbria, England, the best man presents the rings during the ceremony, a classic detail highlighting an essential tradition at the heart of the venue.
Best Man Presents Rings During Ceremony At Hause Hall Cumbria England
best man ringsBestmanHause Hall weddingCumbriaringstraditionpresents
In Marly-sur-Arroux, guests and newlyweds exit the church following the ceremony, the crowd and historic architecture contributing to this classic wedding scene.
Guests And Newlyweds Exit Church Amid Historic Architecture In Marly-Sur-Arroux
classic wedding sceneMarly sur Arroux churcharchitecturebwguests architecture exitMarly sur Arroux weddingguests
At Columbia Hotel in London, a striking bride portrait showcases her in wedding dress, highlighted by the window light at this classic London venue.
Window Light Accentuates A Striking Bridal Portrait At Columbia Hotel In London
Englanddressbrideclassiclightportraitwindow light portrait
Couple pose for an engagement portrait at the Villa im Park in Meinerzhagen, NRW, Germany.
Elegant Engagement Portrait Of A Couple Embracing in Meinerzhagen at the Villa Im Park
Villa im Park engagementtimeless loveintimateVilla im Park coupleNorth Rhine-WestphaliaromanticSauerland
At Schloss Westerburg in Germany, a stylish portrait features a Mercedes hood ornament, adding a touch of classic refinement to the wedding day’s atmosphere.
Mercedes Hood Ornament Adds Classic Refinement At Schloss Westerburg Germany Wedding Day
Mercedesdayalzey germanystylish photographerrefinementhood ornamentclassic wedding
This classic engagement portrait features a couple posing together in London, UK, capturing their love.
Classic Engagement Portrait Features A Couple Posing Together To Capture Their Love In London UK
London engagementtimelessclassicaffectionatetimeless romantic connectionLondon portraitromantic
A loving couple shares an intimate connection during their engagement portrait session in London, UK, capturing a classic and romantic park scene.
Loving Couple Shares An Intimate Connection During A Classic And Romantic Park Scene In London
peacefulintimateLondon parkLondonEngagementaffectionateclassic love story
At Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, Virginia, the couple stands together among rows of grapevines, with lush greenery creating a classic vineyard wedding portrait.
Among Rows Of Grape Vines At Breaux Vineyards In Virginia, The Couple Stands Together In A Classic Vineyard Portrait
Breaux Vineyards weddingvineyardgrapevinesgreenerytogetherstandsclassic vineyard portrait
At a getting ready location in Ohio, a wedding ring is photographed illuminated by a sunbeam, turning a classic detail into a striking and original composition.
A Sunbeam Illuminates A Wedding Ring At An Ohio Getting Ready Location, Turning A Classic Detail Into An Artistic Composition
OhiosunbeamOhio getting readyweddingcompositionartistic detail compositionsunbeam wedding ring
Guests at Shortflatt Tower in Northumberland, UK, gather with tea cups in hand, the elegant gathering reflecting a classic British wedding tradition.
Wedding Guests At Shortflatt Tower In Northumberland Hold Tea Cups, Reflecting A Classic And Timeless British Wedding Atmosphere
Shortflatt Tower NorthumberlandShortflatt Tower weddingNorthumberlandtea cups traditionclassicteaguests
Following their London wedding ceremony, the bride and groom make a stylish exit in a classic car, waving farewell to guests as they begin their journey together.
A Classic Car Wedding Departure In London, Bride And Groom Wave Goodbye After The Ceremony To Gathered Guests
London weddingguestsLondongroomLondon ceremonycarstyle
At Orleans House, newlyweds announced as a just-married couple, their excitement and happiness clear against the classic backdrop.
Newlyweds Are Announced As Just Married At Orleans House In England
just married excitementLondonbackdropcouplehappinessjust marriedOrleans House announcement
Inside Chateau de Dangy in Indre, a close-up features the bride’s bouquet, the arrangement’s fresh blooms and greenery providing a classic wedding day detail.
Inside Chateau De Dangy In Indre, A Close-Up Of The Bride’s Bouquet Presents Classic Blooms And Fresh Greenery For Detail
classic bouquet detailChateau de Dangy IndreFreshIndreclassicfresh greenery arrangementgreenery
In this black and white photo, a softly focused couple in the foreground frames the iconic Ponte Vecchio, adding a romantic, dreamy atmosphere to a scenic Florence cityscape.
Softly Focused Couple Frames Ponte Vecchio In Dreamy Florence Cityscape
cityscapeiconicblack and whitedreamyItalianportraitforeground
At Kasteel van Rhoon in the Netherlands, the couple poses together on their wedding day, framed by the classic architecture of the ceremony location.
Couple Poses at Kasteel van Rhoon in Netherlands Framed by Classic Ceremony Architecture
architectureclassic portraitarchitecture weddingNetherlandsframedclassicNetherlands
Through the glass of a vintage car at Santa Maria del Castelvecchio Church in Savignano, Italy, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss, framed by classic automobile charm.
Through The Glass Of A Vintage Car At Santa Maria Del Castelvecchio Church In Savignano, The Newlyweds Share A Romantic Kiss
Santa Maria del Castelvecchio SavignanoromanticSavignanocarSanta Maria del Castelvecchio Churchglassclassic
At Castello di Torre Alfina in Viterbo, the groom entertains guests by removing the bride’s garter with his teeth, turning a classic wedding game into an amusing spectacle.
The Groom Entertains Guests At Castello Di Torre Alfina In Viterbo By Removing The Bride’s Wedding Garter
garterclassicamusingViterboguestsgroomentertains

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