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The following “Dusk” 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 “Dusk” 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 Capriva del Friuli, Gorizia, Italy, the couple cuts the cake on the deck at dusk, with stone-carved statues and fireworks in the background.
Couple Cuts Cake At Dusk With Fireworks And Statues In Capriva del Friuli
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At Logan's Place in Miami, Florida, the bride and groom share their first dance, captured from outside the venue at dusk.
Bride And Groom’s First Dance Captured From Outside Logan’s Place At Dusk, Miami
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Engagement portrait of a couple in Old Town, Fort Collins, Colorado, enjoying the glow of their engagement at dusk.
Engaged Couple's Portrait in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado
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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 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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An engaged couple sits outside Sono 1420 brewery at dusk, with strings of lights illuminating the scene. A red brick wall serves as the backdrop, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Engaged Couple at Sono 1420 Brewery at Dusk | String Lights and Red Brick Wall Create Warm, Inviting Atmosphere
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In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands beneath strings of twinkling lights at dusk. Holding hands and facing each other with warm smiles, their portrait is against the backdrop of the iconic landmark.
Engaged Couple in England, Near Tower Bridge, Beneath Twinkling Lights at Dusk | Warm Smiles and Iconic Landmark Create Enchanting Portrait
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At Evergreen Memorial Barn in Evergreen, Colorado, the couple shares a laugh in front of their wedding reception venue at dusk, with the moon shining brightly overhead, adding a romantic and serene backdrop.
Couple Poses for a Portrait Under Moonlit Sky at Evergreen Memorial Barn Wedding in Colorado
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At the bride's parents' home, the marquee tent glows warmly against the evening sky during the wedding, providing a stunning contrast as the tent is illuminated at dusk beneath the deep blue sky, creating an inviting and picturesque scene.
Marquee Tent Illuminates Evening Wedding Scene at Bride's Parents' Home Against Dusk Sky
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At Finca La Concepción in Marbella, Spain, a vibrant dusk shot captures the active party scene on the outdoor dance floor during the evening reception. Guests are seen dancing and enjoying the festivities beneath the dark blue illuminated twilight sky.
Guests Revel on Vibrant Outdoor Dance Floor at Finca La Concepción, Marbella
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At Villa Foscarini Cornaro in Gorgo Al Monticano, Treviso, Italy, single ladies eagerly gather on the grass during the blue hour, reaching for the tossed bouquet. The scene captures their excitement against the twilight backdrop.
Excited Bouquet Chase at Villa Foscarini Cornaro
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In Icart, St. Martins, Guernsey, the couple stands resiliently against a strong wind and a dark grey sky at dusk. The bride's veil mirrors the motion of the blowing green foliage in the foreground, creating a dramatic and captivating scene.
Couple Stands Strong Amidst Wind and Dark Skies in Icart, St. Martins, Guernsey
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At Castello di San Fabiano in Siena, the bride and groom share their first dance outside at dusk under twinkling string lights. This enchanting setting highlights the couple's shared delight, surrounded by the warmth and joy of their loved ones.
Bride and Groom Share First Dance Under Twinkling Lights at Castello di San Fabiano, Enchanting Evening Ceremony
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At Highcliffe Castle, a vertical silhouette portrait captures the couple against the backdrop of the massive, old-world structure. The deep blue dusk sky enhances the mystique and grandeur of the scene, highlighting the castle's timeless charm.
Vertical Silhouette of Couple Against Highcliffe Castle and Deep Blue Dusk Sky Enhances Mystique
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A newlywed couple's romantic first dance at dusk in Shenandoah Woods, Stanley, VA, with a stunning sunset backdrop after a rainy day wedding.
Newlyweds' First Dance Amidst Dazzling Sunset at Shenandoah Woods
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A newlywed couple's romantic first dance at dusk in Shenandoah Woods, Stanley, VA, with a stunning sunset backdrop after a rainy day wedding.
Newlyweds' First Dance Amidst Dazzling Sunset at Shenandoah Woods
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A romantic couple captured at dusk in Almerimar, Almería, Spain, sharing a tender kiss by the water. The photographer's skillful use of backlight creates a dreamy, intimate atmosphere for this pre-wedding engagement photo.
Love in the Sunset: A Dreamy Romance in Almerimar, Almería, Spain - Creative Engagement Photo Session
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An engaged couple embraces in a romantic kiss at dusk, framed by the stunning backdrop of the Almerimar lighthouse in Almería, Spain.
Romantic Kiss at Almerimar Lighthouse: Engaged Couple Embraces in Dusk Engagement Photo Session in Almería, Spain
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A newlywed couple at the historic Hunton Park Hotel in England. This portrait highlights the beautiful venue amidst a romantic dusk setting.
Romantic Dusk: Newlyweds' Portrait at Historic Hunton Park Hotel
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A mesmerizing WPJA Spotlight award-winning image captures the romantic essence of the Greece sky as a couple basks in the soft glow of starlight atop a rocky outcropping at dusk in a minimalist composition.
Starlit Serenity: Romantic Embrace Under Greece's Sky
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In downtown San José del Cabo, a couple stands beside a structure amidst trees and palm trees, bathed in the dramatic, harsh light of dusk, adding depth and contrast to their engagement portrait.
Dusk Drama in San José del Cabo: Couple's Engagement Portrait Amidst Trees and Palms, Enhanced by Harsh Light, Creating Depth and Contrast
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At Monkton Barn, a joyous sparkler exit captures the happy bride and groom surrounded by cheering guests, illuminating the celebration with light and excitement.
Joyous Sparkler Exit at Monkton Barn Brightly Illuminates Bride, Groom, and Cheering Guests in Celebratory Moment
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At Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy, the smiling bride and groom prepare to cut their cake, their joy illuminated by vibrant fireworks bursting in the dusk sky behind them.
Bride and Groom Prepare to Cut Cake Under Vibrant Fireworks at Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy
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At Château de Crouseilles, France, a little girl joyfully performs gymnastics during the cocktail hour, entertaining the guests.
Little Girl Joyfully Performs Gymnastics During Cocktail Hour at Château de Crouseilles, France
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Andújar, Jaén, Spain Bride & Groom captured at dusk, surrounded by nature and featuring a traditional clay pot.
Bride and Groom Captured at Dusk with Clay Pot in Andújar, Jaén, Spain
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Near dusk at Château de Cantecort, France, a couple stands face to face by a window, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun.
Golden Hour Embrace: Sunset Romance at Château de Cantecort
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A bride and groom sit together at a firepit at The Mill at Rock Creek in Boone, North Carolina, enjoying their wedding reception.
Boone Wedding: Bride and Groom Celebrate by Firelight at The Mill at Rock Creek
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An alluring wedding portrait captures a couple bathed in the soft glow of the stars at Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort, featured by the WPJA.
Starry Embrace: Lit Wedding Portrait at Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort
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Wedding welcome dinner in Istanbul, Turkey. Dusk shot of happy couple and guests inside, with city lights shown through the window and a stunning view.
Wedding Welcome Dinner in Istanbul, Turkey: Happy Couple and Guests Celebrate Against Stunning City Lights View
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Under the enchanting glow of a rising full moon, this couple shares a tender moment by the serene pond at La Grande Mare Hotel, Guernsey.
Couple Shares Tender Moment by Pond Under Full Moon at La Grande Mare Hotel in Guernsey
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