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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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Wedding day photo featuring a bride and groom in an intimate embrace in a charming village alley in Valbonne, Alpes-Maritimes.
Intimate Embrace: Bride and Groom Radiate Love in Charming Valbonne Alley, Alpes-Maritimes
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A beautiful bride and groom posing for a portrait on their wedding day in Jaén, Spain. The couple is captured indoors against a backdrop of a painted wall adorned with stars, creating a celestial and romantic atmosphere.
Celestial Romance: Bride and Groom Embrace Under Starlit Wall in Jaén, Spain Wedding Portrait
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A charming couple dances joyfully on their wedding day in the urban streets of Cazorla, Jaén, Spain, with a vibrant spray painted mural serving as a colorful backdrop. The couple exudes happiness and love in this lively image.
Charmed Couple's Street Dance: Vibrant Love in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain's Urban Mural Fête
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A beautiful couple in black and white, posing for a portrait on their wedding day at the picturesque Granada, Spain. They stand on a historic arching stone bridge, surrounded by the charm of this romantic location.
Romantic Black and White Portrait of Couple on Wedding Day in Granada, Spain
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A romantic black and white portrait of a couple on their wedding day at Hospital de Santiago in Úbeda, Jaén, Spain. The historic building provides a beautiful backdrop as the couple shares a joyful embrace, with a smoke grenade adding a touch of whimsy.
Joyful Embrace: Romantic Wedding Portrait at Hospital de Santiago, Úbeda, Jaén, Spain
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A couple on their wedding day in Baeza, Jaén, Spain, standing against a stone wall. The groom is bathed in sunlight while the bride is in shadow. A contrasting and captivating image of love and light in a historic Spanish setting.
Love Illuminated: A Sunlit Groom and Shaded Bride in Baeza, Jaén, Spain. Pose by Wall
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A heartwarming moment is captured during a wedding ceremony as the couple exchanges vows and rings, promising a lifetime of love and warmth in Shanghai, China.
Exchanging Vows: A Heartwarming Wedding Moment in Shanghai, China
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A romantic couple sharing a special day at Acadia National Park, captured in a unique black and white abstract portrait with the bride's reflection seen in a tidal pool.
Love's Reflection: A Unique Black and White Wedding Portrait at Acadia National Park
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A newlywed couple shares a romantic dance under the rain on their wedding day in Northport, Maine. The picturesque scenery complements their love and joy as they celebrate their special day.
Romantic Rain Dance: Newlyweds in Northport, Maine Embrace Love and Joy on Wedding Day
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A breathtaking silhouette portrait of a couple on their wedding day in Blue Hill, Maine. The stunning sunset creates a dramatic sky background behind the couple, adding a touch of romance to the scene.
Graceful Silhouette: A Romantic Sunset Wedding in Blue Hill, Maine
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A beautiful detail shot frozen in time on a wedding day in Blue Hill, Maine, as a couple's hands delicately cut into a splendid wedding cake.
Elegant Cake Cutting: Capturing Romance in Blue Hill, Maine as Hands Gracefully Slice Cake
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A couple poses for a portrait on their wedding day amidst the natural beauty of Acadia National Park. In the background, a vibrant rainbow adds a pop of color to the serene and picturesque setting.
Breathtaking Rainbow: Newlyweds Embrace in Acadia National Park's Serene Perfection
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A newlywed couple stands under an umbrella on their wedding day at Barn at Flanagan Farm. The intimate image captures the romance of their special day in the rain, with a dark and moody background adding a touch of drama.
Rainy Romance: Newlyweds under Umbrella at the Barn at Flanagan Farm in Maine
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A romantic wedding portrait at Fűvészkert, Budapest. The couple plays a game of hide and seek, standing back to back and holding hands in the warm sunshine. Perfect harmony captured in a beautiful setting.
Hide and Seek Harmony: Romantic Wedding Portrait at Fűvészkert, Budapest Under Golden Sunshine
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A beautiful wedding image of a newlywed couple in Dublin. The bride and groom sit on a small bench, gazing out at the breathtaking Irish landscape. This image captures the love and joy of their special day against a backdrop of lush green grass and a s
Dublin Newlyweds: Love and Joy Amidst Breathtaking Irish Landscape and Stunning Green Grass Backdrop
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A funny wedding portrait captured at Burger King on the charming docks of Confluence in Lyon, France. The couple is savoring their favorite burgers in a moment of bliss just before their ceremony. They celebrate their special day in a unique way.
Burger King Bliss: Whimsical Wedding Portrait at Confluence Docks in Lyon, France
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A romantic couple embracing in front of a starlit wall on their wedding day at a Moselle reception hall. The bride and groom share a kiss in a beautifully illuminated setting, in an unforgettable scene.
Starlit Splendor: Romantic Couple Embracing in Front of Moselle Reception Hall at Night
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A beautiful outdoor wedding detail shot showcasing a bouquet of flowers and vintage car at the Moselle venue.
Vintage Car and Floral Beauty: Stunning Outdoor Wedding Detail at Moselle Venue
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Couple in love standing in a picturesque setting in Colchester, Essex on their wedding day. The couple's tender session is interrupted by a passing cyclist in the serene woods. A unique and memorable shot capturing a romantic and unexpected twist.
Unexpected Cyclist: Romantic Encounter in Serene Colchester Woods on Wedding Day
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In Moselle, a couple lovingly gazes into each other's eyes amidst a bamboo forest on their wedding day portrait session in nature.
Romantic Moment: Couple in Love amidst Bamboo Forest, Moselle, Captured in Wedding Portrait Session
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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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A romantic drone shot capturing a newlywed couple on the ground amidst a lush green hedge maze in Gelderland, Netherlands on their wedding day.
Newlywed Romance: Drone Shot of Couple in Lush Green Hedge Maze in Gelderland, Netherlands
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A romantic couple embracing in a beautiful silhouette on their wedding day at a stunning wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands. The background is illuminated with a soft blue gel, creating a dreamy and enchanting atmosphere.
Enchanting Silhouette: Romantic Couple Embracing at Stunning Wedding Venue in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Newlywed couple sitting under crystal chandeliers at their wedding reception in Gelderland, Netherlands. The bride and groom are enjoying a romantic minute together at the elegant restaurant.
Romantic Newlyweds Under Crystal Chandeliers: Wedding Bliss in Gelderland, Netherlands
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A romantic silhouetted wedding photo of a couple embracing at sunset in Mexico, with palm fronds beside them.
Romantic Sunset Embrace: Couple Silhouetted in Mexico with Palm Fronds at Wedding Reception
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Lovely moment on the wedding day in Land van Es, Strijen, the Netherlands as the bride proudly shows her wedding ring while the groom receives a heartfelt hug.
Embracing Love: Bride Reveals Wedding Ring as Groom Receives Heartfelt Hug in Strijen, Netherlands
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Artistic wedding photo taken in Verona, Italy, showcasing a unique perspective on the union as a couple stands in silhouette while the newlyweds move towards the light, creating a meaningful portrayal of marriage.
Newlyweds Embracing Light in Verona, Italy's Artistic Wedding Portrait
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Wedding couple in Köln relax in a convertible cabriolet following their civil ceremony; the groom loosens his shirt collar as the bride playfully sips champagne straight from the bottle.
Cologne Cabriolet Capers: Newlyweds Cruise in Style After Saying "I Do" in City
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At the Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert, the couple exchanges rings amidst a backdrop of endless dunes, sharing a joyful laugh in the desert sun.
Rings and Laughs: Desert Wedding Delights at the Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Hideaway
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At Skyline Lodge Highlands, NC, a crowd of cheering guests with the couple as they share a kiss, seated in an ampitheater style arrangement with rows rising towards the rear.
Wedding Vows in Awe: Couple's Kiss Adorned by Cheers in NC Lodge Amphitheater
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