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The following “Countryside” 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 “Countryside” 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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In the captivating landscape of Crete Senesi, Tuscany, an engaged couple poses for a portrait near rows of large round hay bales. The rural countryside backdrop adds a rustic charm and warm authenticity to their session.
Engaged Couple in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Poses Near Hay Bales | Rural Countryside Adds Rustic Charm and Authenticity to Portrait Session
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In the serene countryside of Crete Senesi, Tuscany, an engaged couple stands face to face near a row of trees. The backlit sun creates beautiful silhouettes, enhancing the romantic and timeless feel of their portrait in this picturesque rural setting.
Engaged Couple in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Stands Face to Face Near Trees | Backlit Sun Creates Silhouettes, Enhancing Romantic and Timeless Portrait
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In the wheat fields of Lucera, Puglia, the newlyweds stand amid golden amber waves of grain, with the low sun behind them casting a warm glow over the picturesque countryside scene.
Newlyweds Stand Amid Golden Wheat Fields as Low Sun Casts Warm Glow in Lucera, Puglia Countryside Scene
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At Borgo di Castelvecchio, Italy, a high-angle drone view in black and white beautifully captures the bride and groom as they walk through olive trees, surrounded by the expansive and picturesque countryside.
Picturesque Countryside: Drone's High-Angle Black-and-White View of Bride and Groom Amidst Olive Trees at Borgo di Castelvecchio
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Engaged couple captured in golden hour at their countryside farm near Canterbury, radiating love and joy against a backdrop of lush greenery. Pre-wedding portrait perfection.
Golden Hour Bliss: Radiating Love and Joy on a Canterbury Farm
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Aerial photo of a couple standing in the Loonse en Drunense Duinen in the Netherlands during a beautiful sunrise.
Photo by: Judith Kuivenhoven - Zuid-Beijerland Zuid Holland
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A touching moment captured in this photo of a groom shedding tears during his vows in the serene outdoors of Upstate New York, earning it a well-deserved WPJA Spotlight award.
Emotional Vows: A Groom's Tearful Promise in Upstate New York
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At Rothamsted Manor in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, the soon-to-be bride and groom pause for a warm embrace in a tree-lined avenue. The elegant country house provides a picturesque backdrop to their romantic stroll.
Romantic Stroll at Rothamsted Manor: Couple's Warm Embrace in Tree-Lined Avenue, Elegant Country House Backdrop Enhancing Their Love in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
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An engaged couple stands lovingly on a quiet countryside road in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, framed by the region's iconic rolling hills and natural beauty in their engagement portrait.
An engaged couple stands lovingly on a quiet countryside road in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, framed by the region's iconic rolling hills and natural beauty in their engagement portrait.
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A captivating image highlights a couple in the idyllic countryside of Savignano, Italy, surrounded by iconic cypress trees and basking in the warm glow of a sunset at Castello di Ribano.
Romantic Wedding Getaway: Couple in Idyllic Savignano Countryside by Cypress Trees at Castello di Ribano
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Celebrating with their furry friends, the groom and his best man take a stroll through an English village as they make their way to the reception in Lulworth, Dorset, UK.
Groom and best man walk through Lulworth, Dorset, UK village with dogs to reception
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In the Hungarian countryside, the couple's embrace during a nature walk showcases the photographer's relaxed style.
Countryside Embrace: A Relaxed Portrait in the Heart of Hungary
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A sleepy ring bearer rests in a field at Blackberry Cove in Weaverville, NC, after a long day of waiting for the wedding to begin.
Sleepy Ring Bearer Takes a Break in Beautiful Blackberry Cove, Weaverville | A Long Day of Waiting for the Wedding
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A newlywed couple captured by a WPJA member at Pangdean Old Barn. Witness the joy and natural scenery in this artistic wedding portrait.
Artistic Rural Wedding Portrait at Pangdean Old Barn
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A couple posing in front of a stunning view in Siena, Tuscany at Castel di Pugna wedding venue.
Couple beautifully posed with breathtaking Siena view at Castel di Pugna, Tuscany wedding venue
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Experience the rustic charm of a countryside wedding as the couple takes center stage in this captivating scene, captured by a WPJA photographer at a serene farm in Dinteloord.
Outdoor Countryside Wedding Ceremony at Dinteloord
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Romantic couple portrait amidst the idyllic scenery of Crete Senesi, Tuscany.
Couple's Romantic Portrait Amidst Idyllic Crete Senesi Scenery, Tuscany
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In the breathtaking landscape of Crete Senesi, Tuscany, the bride and groom walk hand-in-hand away from the camera, framed by rolling hills and dry grass in a serene wedding portrait.
Bride and Groom Walk Hand-in-Hand Through Rolling Hills and Dry Grass in Serene Wedding Portrait in the Breathtaking Landscape of Crete Senesi, Tuscany
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Engaged couple poses for an engagement portrait at Agriturismo Baccoleno in the beautiful Crete Senesi region of Tuscany. The couple adds some playful action to the session by walking and holding hands.
Happily Ever After Begins in Tuscany: A Candid Engagement Portrait at Agriturismo Baccoleno
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Pontcharra, France - A happy couple takes a romantic stroll through the vineyards of a picturesque castle during their engagement shoot. The groom-to-be lovingly embraces his fiancée from behind, capturing the essence of their love.
Love Blooms in the Vineyards: Engagement Portraits in Idyllic Pontcharra, France
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A joyous embrace captured at Clos du Moulin Neuf in Yvelines, France, as the groom lovingly lifts his bride and shares a kiss on the rustic train tracks amidst the peaceful countryside.
French Countryside Love: Newlyweds Embrace in a Joyful Kiss at Clos du Moulin Neuf
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A happy bride and groom share a tender embrace at Domaine des Plagnes in St Hilaire de Brens, Isère, France, captured in a tight shot as they laugh and lovingly touch foreheads.
Tender Embrace in the French Countryside: A Captivating Shot of Love at Domaine des Plagnes
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Romantic sunset portrait of a couple in the mountains of Asturias, Spain, wrapped in a loving embrace.
ASTURIAS SPAIN | Romantic Sunset Portrait of Newlyweds in Mountain Embrace
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In Moselle, as the sun sets over the fields, the newlyweds embrace in a tender embrace on a quiet country road.
MOSELLE | Newlyweds Embrace at Sunset on Quiet Country Road
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Photo of an engaged couple posing at sunset in the town of Béruges.
Sunset Romance: Engaged Couple's Enchanting Portrait in Charming Béruges
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A bride holds her bouquet in the warm afternoon sunlight at Châtellerault, as her groom lovingly embraces her. The glowing flowers, their hands, and her dress capture the love and happiness of their special day.
A Glowing Bouquet and Embracing Hands: Love at a Châtellerault Wedding
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At Wellington, Somerset, a couple in love shares a sweet kiss in a sunny meadow beside a wire fence, captured beautifully in black and white.
Sunny Meadow Love: A Romantic Black and White Engagement Kiss in Wellington, Somerset
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In the Kansas countryside, the couple walked hand in hand through the field, silhouetted against the sunset on the grass.
Sunset Silhouettes: Hand in Hand Love in the Kansas Countryside
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During their engagement portrait session in Montebello della Battaglia, Pavia, Italy, the couple strolled along the wine trail - intimate countryside romance captured in each frame.
Wine Trail Serenade: Intimate Engagement Portraits in Montebello della Battaglia, Italy
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A candid moment captured on the couple's wedding day at their countryside French venue, showcasing a heartfelt ceremony speech amidst scattered pizza boxes that the bride had searched high and low for all morning in Nances city, Savoie.
Rustic Romance: Heartfelt Ceremony Speech Amidst Pizza Boxes at Countryside French Venue in Nances
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