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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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Romantic black and white aerial shot of a couple lying on their backs by the shore near their wedding venue in Forte dei Marmi.
Couple's Blissful Stargazing By Shore in Forte Dei Marmi Wedding Venue
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A beautiful wedding image captured at Baan Dusit Thani, Bangkok, where a couple is framed through holes in a musician's notes stand during the outdoor ceremony.
Musical Notes Frame Love: Wedding Bliss at Baan Dusit Thani, Bangkok Outdoor Ceremony
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Newlyweds captured in a beautiful outdoor setting at Manoir du Chêne Rouge in Beaussais sur mer during their wedding day, with a low camera angle showcasing the couple among lush greenery and vibrant yellow flowers.
Newlyweds Bask in Beauty at Beaussais Sur Mer: Manoir Du Chêne Rouge Elopement Bliss
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A beautifully lit wedding portrait taken at Domaine de Kervallon à Caro captures a couple sharing a break together back to back, as they exhale smoke from their cigarettes against a colorful gel-lit backdrop.
Romantic Back-to-Back Moment: Couple Exhaling Smoke at Domaine de Kervallon à Caro Wedding Portrait
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Newlyweds standing in front of a farmers field with tractor stripes in the dirt, captured in a breathtaking wedding portrait at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro.
Romantic Newlyweds Embracing Amidst Tractor Stripes at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro
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A beautiful wedding photo of a newlywed couple running hand in hand on the sandy beach at Plage de Ploemeur, captured against the backdrop of the sea and blue sky.
Romantic Run on Plage de Ploemeur: Newlyweds Holding Hands on Sandy Beach by Sea
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Captured at a serene Swiss lake wedding, the couple embraces at the altar by the water, creating a timeless scene of love and tranquility on their special day in Sempachersee, Switzerland.
Swiss Lake Serenity: Couple's Timeless Embrace at Altar by Sempachersee, Switzerland Waterside Wedding
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A unique perspective wedding portrait taken at Schloss Wädenswil in Switzerland, showcasing the couple's first look by each being on opposite sides of a stunning old building that is reminiscent of a fairytale setting.
Schloss Wädenswil Fairytale First Look: Opposite Sides, One Love in Switzerland's Enchanting Setting
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A romantic wedding photo captured at the Barn at Smugglers Notch in Vermont, where a couple gazes at fireworks during their reception against a beautiful dark blue dusk sky.
Romantic Fireworks Moment: Celestial Bliss at The Barn at Smugglers Notch, Vermont
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A couple shares a spontaneous kiss on the dance floor during a wedding celebration at Amar Casamentos in Juquehy, Brazil.
Passionate Kiss: Juquehy Wedding at Amar Casamentos Captures Couple's Love on the Dance Floor
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A romantic kiss between the newlyweds at Domaine de Chaillauroy captured on their wedding day, as he takes her face in his hands.
Elegant Newlyweds Share Loving Kiss at Domaine de Chaillauroy on Wedding Day
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A captivating image of a newlywed couple walking hand in hand away from a charming mountain chapel at l'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France on their wedding day.
Charming Newlyweds Walking Away from Mountain Chapel at l'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France
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A beautiful bride and groom dance gracefully amidst a serene forest setting, captured on their wedding day at l'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France.
Elegant Forest Dance: Bride and Groom Celebrating at L'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France
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A romantic newlywed couple sits on the streets of Milan, Italy, sharing a kiss as blurred public transit passes by, captured in a wedding day portrait.
Romantic Milan Moment: Newlyweds Kiss on City Streets, Blurred Transit Passing By in Portrait
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A couple in formal attire enjoys a leisurely horseback ride at Fantasy Ranch in Crested Butte, Colorado, on their wedding day, showcasing the beauty of love and nature blending together in a breathtaking setting.
Love and Nature Unite: Wedding Couple on Horseback at Fantasy Ranch, Crested Butte, Colorado
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A candid and spontaneous shot taken on the couple's wedding day at Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, with the husband playfully giving his new wife a casual pat on the backside.
Emerald Lake Elation: Husband's Playful Pat on Bride's Backside Captured in Crested Butte Wedding
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A beautiful shot of a couple walking away hand in hand on their wedding day at Sage Lodge Montana, surrounded by storm clouds and lush greenery, creating a dramatic and memorable scene.
Dramatic Escape: Lovebirds at Sage Lodge Montana Embrace Stormy Skies in Stunning Wedding Scene
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An elegant wedding scene captured at The Sanya Edition Hotel in China, as the couple's niece watches attentively during their first dance, adding a sweet touch to the celebration.
Lovely Niece Observes Adoringly: First Dance Magic at The Sanya Edition Hotel in China
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A romantic image taken on a wedding day at Hi-Level Golf Course in Kossuth, PA, where a couple is sharing a tender kiss amidst lush green foliage before heading back to their reception.
Romantic Kiss at Hi-Level: Couple Embraces in Lush Garden at Kossuth Wedding Reception
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Bride and groom having fun with shots at their Addington Palace wedding, captured in a candid moment of celebration during the party.
Captured Moments: Bride and Groom's Joyful Shots at Addington Palace Wedding Celebration
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A romantic shot at a picture-perfect outdoor wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, capturing the love and joy between two people against a gorgeous sunset backdrop.
A Romantic Sunset Moment at an Idyllic Outdoor Wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan
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A unique wedding scene with a couple smiling behind two kissing llamas, one black and one white, captured at Biodome Esslingen venue during a peaceful outdoor portrait session.
Llamas Love: Couple Smiles Behind Black and White Kissers at Biodome Esslingen Wedding Venue
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A captivating silhouette of a soon-to-be couple against the beautiful Breton coastline on their wedding day in France, captured in style as they celebrate their special day.
Romantic Silhouette of Bride and Groom Against Breton Coastline on Wedding Day in France
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Picture taken on the wedding day in Wells, Maine, featuring a couple embracing closely under a picturesque sky.
An Intimate Embrace: Wells, Maine Wedding Couple Enveloped by Stunning Sky Backdrop
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Newlyweds are captured walking towards a ski lift at Carrabassett Valley, Maine, after sharing their first look amidst a foggy summit on their wedding day.
Romantic Mountain Climb: Newlyweds Begin Journey to Ski Lift at Carrabassett Valley, Maine
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A wedding photo taken at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, Connecticut, showcasing the couple riding a carousel located inside their unique reception venue.
Romantic Carousel Ride: Lighthouse Point Wedding in New Haven, Connecticut
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Wedding day portrait captured at the American Church in Paris, as the couple steals a private session post-ceremony, depicted in a vintage black and white image evoking timeless romance and intimacy.
Timeless Romance: American Church in Paris Wedding Portrait - Vintage Black and White Elegance
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A romantic wedding photo of a couple embracing on a water taxi on the Grand Canal, captured during a peaceful outdoor portrait session on their special day.
Embracing Love on the Grand Canal: Romantic Water Taxi Wedding Portrait Session
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A natural wedding image of the couple holding hands and smiling in the golden glow of the sunset at Castello di Valenzano in Arezzo, Italy, beautifully encapsulating the love and romance of their special day.
Sunset Love: Couple Smiling and Holding Hands at Castello Di Valenzano, Arezzo, Italy
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A wedding portrait of the bride and groom at Magnanerie de Saint Isidore in Var, as the sun sets in a vineyard backdrop.
Romantic Sunset Wedding Portrait In Stunning Var Vineyard At Magnanerie De Saint Isidore
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