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The following “Couple” 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 “Couple” 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 poses for a nighttime portrait at Shendish Manor. The photo captures their wedding day, with the historic building illuminated in the background.
Couple's Nighttime Portrait at Shendish Manor Wedding Day
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A nighttime portrait at Froyle Park shows a couple standing together. The photo is taken outdoors, after dark, at the venue.
Nighttime Couple Portrait Outdoors at Froyle Park
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At the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Philadelphia, PA, a couple is captured laughing together as they sit casually on the house floor. The relaxed and joyful scene is enhanced by the serene cultural setting surrounding them.
Couple Laughing Casually Together on House Floor at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Philadelphia, with Minimal Ambiance
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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 Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkey, a couple enjoys a pre-wedding photo session under a clear umbrella. Positioned over the water, the scene captures a blend of romance and the picturesque beauty of Istanbul's iconic setting.
Couple in Pre-Wedding Photo Session with Clear Umbrella, Overlooking Water in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Capturing Romance and Iconic Beauty
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In Paşabağları, Cappadocia, Turkey, an engagement photo session captures her in soft light within a cave. He stands at a distance, framed by a round opening in the stone cave wall, creating a picturesque and intimate composition.
Engagement Session in Paşabağları, Cappadocia, Turkey | She is in Soft Light Inside Cave | He is Framed by Round Stone Opening, Creating Picturesque and Intimate Composition
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In Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, a couple's engagement photo session captures them standing apart at an arch of an Old World building. The sunlight illuminates the scene, highlighting the historic architecture and adding a touch of timeless elegance.
Engagement Session in Sultanahmet, Istanbul | Couple Stands Apart at Arch of Old World Building | Sunlight Highlights Historic Architecture and Timeless Elegance
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At the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures him gently holding her hand to help navigate the steep stairway of the Old World structure, adding a touch of romance and elegance to the picture session.
Couple at Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA, in Engagement Portrait | He Holds Her Hand on Steep Stairway | Old World Structure Adds History & Romance to Session
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In Santa Cruz, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures them embracing at dusk in a field. The car's headlights illuminate the scene, contrasting against the deep blue sky, creating a romantic and atmospheric scene.
Couple in Santa Cruz, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Embracing at Dusk in Field | Car Headlights Illuminate Scene Against Deep Blue Sky
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At UC Berkeley, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures them at the base of concrete stairs. The sunshine enhances their cool and chill vibe, while their urban style adds a modern touch to the setting.
Couple at UC Berkeley, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Posing at Base of Concrete Stairs | Sunshine Enhances Vibe, Urban Style Adds Modern Touch
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During their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple stands at a scenic lookout point. Amidst the wind, he embraces her from behind, creating a "top of the world" look with breathtaking views surrounding them.
Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session | Standing at Scenic Lookout | He Embraces Her from Behind with Breathtaking Views
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At Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple shares an embrace during their engagement session at a scenic lookout point. Captured in a vertical image, the photographer's lighting highlights their "top of the world" feel amidst the breathtaking backdr
Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park in Engagement Session | Embracing at Scenic Lookout | Vertical Image with Lighting Among Breathtaking Backdrop
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In Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple's engagement session captures them in an embrace at a scenic lookout point. The photographer's lighting accentuates their warm pose, complemented by dramatic clouds in the backdrop.
Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park for Engagement Session | Embracing at Scenic Lookout Point | Photographer's Lighting Accentuates Pose with Dramatic Cloud Backdrop
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During their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple shares a kiss at a scenic lookout point. The photographer's lighting highlights their embrace amidst soft clouds, with distant mountaintops visible through the haze.
Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session | Sharing Kiss at Scenic Lookout Point | Embrace Amidst Soft Clouds and Hazy Distant Mountaintops
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In their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, the photographer's lighting beautifully highlights the couple's embrace. They stand amidst dramatic clouds, creating a captivating and atmospheric setting that adds depth to their romantic sessi
Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session | Embrace Amidst Dramatic Clouds | Captivating and Atmospheric Setting Adds Depth to Romantic Session
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During their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple strikes an intimate pose atop a mountain. The photographer’s on-location lighting accentuates the setting, highlighting their connection against the expansive backdrop.
Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park | Intimate Engagement Session Atop Mountain | On-Location Lighting Highlights Connection
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In their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, the photographer's on-location lighting beautifully accentuates the scene. The couple is before lush green pastures, majestic mountains, and dramatic clouds, in a stunning and romantic atm
Engagement Session at Rocky Mountain National Park | Couple Amid Lush Pastures and Majestic Mountains | Dramatic Clouds in a Romantic Atmosphere
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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. The soft bokeh circles gently frame their warm hug and pleasant expressions, creating a festive and enchanting atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles Frame Warm Hug | Festive and Enchanting Atmosphere
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At Stanjel Castle in Slovenia, a couple strolls past a lavender flowerbed framed by historic stone walls. The serene setting offers a picturesque backdrop, blending natural beauty with architectural charm.
Couple at Stanjel Castle, Slovenia, Strolling by Lavender Flowerbed | Historic Stone Walls Create Picturesque Backdrop | Natural Beauty with Architectural Charm
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At Stanjel Castle in Slovenia, a couple embraces beneath a large ivy plant. Captured in a tall vertical frame, they are naturally surrounded by foliage and bathed in soft, warm sunlight, creating a serene and romantic scene.
Couple at Stanjel Castle, Slovenia, Embracing Beneath Large Ivy | Tall Vertical Frame | Surrounded by Foliage | Bathed in Soft Warm Sunlight in a Serene Romantic Scene
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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 Trieste, Italy, a couple walks hand in hand along the pier, passing a boat tie-down post. The breakwater concrete barriers create a maritime backdrop, enhancing the serene and romantic coastal stroll.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Walking Hand in Hand on Pier | Boat Tie-Down Post and Breakwater Barriers Provide Maritime Backdrop | Serene, Romantic Coastal Stroll
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In Sardinia, Italy, a couple enjoys a romantic coastal stroll, walking hand in hand along the sunlit beach. The gentle ocean waves and warm sand create an idyllic setting for their intimate walk by the sea.
Couple in Sardinia, Italy, Enjoys Romantic Coastal Stroll | Hand in Hand Along Sunlit Beach | Gentle Waves and Warm Sand Create Idyllic Setting for Intimate Walk by Sea
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At the Cleveland Museum of Art, a couple walks hand in hand along the square stone pathway. Captured in a vertical black-and-white frame, the scene highlights their journey together in a classic and timeless setting.
Couple at Cleveland Museum of Art Walking Hand in Hand | Vertical Black-and-White Frame | Square Stone Pathway Highlights Classic, Timeless Journey Together
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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 Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC, a couple enjoys a confetti shower to celebrate their engagement. Positioned with faces in a yin-yang pose, they look up with smiles, encapsulating joy and harmony.
Couple at Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC, Celebrates Engagement with Confetti Shower | Faces in Yin-Yang Pose | Smiles Capture Joy and Harmony
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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
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A couple embraces along the Lake Tahoe shoreline in Nevada, framed in black and white image. The giant boulders surrounding them add a striking contrast and natural beauty to the intimate photo session.
Couple Embracing on Lake Tahoe Shoreline, Nevada | Black-and-White Frame | Giant Boulders Provide Striking Contrast and Natural Beauty to Intimate Session
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