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The following “Energy” 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 “Energy” 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 Aix-en-Provence, the bride spins in motion, her dress and expression animated by the movement as the scene feels light, joyful, and full of energy.
In Aix-En-Provence, The Bride Spins Joyfully, Her Dress Moving With Bright Energy
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At Four Points by Sheraton Taipei Bali in Taiwan, the groom and his groomsmen pull exaggerated funny faces together, creating a lighthearted and memorable moment before the wedding festivities.
Funny Faces Bring Laughter At Four Points By Sheraton Taipei Bali In Taiwan Before The Wedding
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At the reception in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands, a detail photograph captures guests playing beer pong, highlighting the playful energy and relaxed spirit of the wedding celebration.
Beer Pong Brings Playful Energy To The Reception In Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands
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At Maison d'Anthouard in Lyon, France, the couple is photographed with their children in motion, creating a lively family portrait filled with energy and wedding-day joy.
Family Energy Fills Maison D'Anthouard In Lyon, France As Children Race Around The Couple
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The groom and his groomsmen race toward the beer at Schloss Heeren in Kamen, Germany, turning a wedding-day tradition into a playful competition.
Groom And Groomsmen Race Toward Beer At Schloss Heeren In Kamen, Germany
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The groom bursts into laughter as his female friends prepare to throw him into the air at Mintrops Landhotel Burgaltendorf in Essen, Germany.
Groom Laughs Before Being Tossed Into The Air In Essen, Germany
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The bride enjoys the celebration during the wedding party at Vigna Chinet, surrounded by the energy and excitement of the reception.
Bride Celebrates On The Dance Floor At Vigna Chinet In Italy
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Male guests compete in a humorous game on the dance floor during a wedding reception in Plovdiv, bringing laughter and playful energy to the celebration.
Wedding Guests Compete In A Humorous Dance Floor Game In Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Laughter, movement, and genuine emotion fill the dance floor in Bucharest, Romania, creating a vibrant scene of connection, energy, and wedding celebration.
Laughter And Celebration Fill The Dance Floor In Bucharest, Romania
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At Corte Feniletto in Quingentole, Mantova, Italy, the bride suddenly wraps the groom in an embrace, captured from an extremely close viewpoint with a dynamic diagonal composition that heightens the spontaneity and emotion of the moment.
A Sudden Embrace Unfolds At Corte Feniletto In Quingentole, Mantova, Italy With Dynamic Energy
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During the reception at Agriturismo Costavecchia in Ghisiolo, Mantua, Italy, the groom is thrown into the air by friends, creating a lively and celebratory scene.
Friends Toss Groom Into The Air At Reception In Ghisiolo, Mantua, Italy
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Guests lift the bride and groom above the dance floor at Garré Vineyard in Livermore, California, creating an energetic wedding reception scene filled with celebration and excitement.
Guests Lift Newlyweds Above Dance Floor At Garré Vineyard In Livermore, California
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At the Sandford Orlando Airport reception in Florida, the dance floor comes alive with light-up wands and colorful DJ lighting, creating a high-energy wedding scene filled with motion, celebration, and visual impact.
Light-Up Wands Fill The Dance Floor At Sandford Orlando Airport Reception In Florida
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The wedding party gathers for an energetic and playful group photograph at a private home in Dublin, New Hampshire, surrounded by the natural beauty of the outdoor setting.
Wedding Party Gathers For A Playful Group Portrait In Dublin, New Hampshire
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The newlyweds share their first dance at the Castle of Monbazillac in France, surrounded by an energetic atmosphere as guests celebrate and the reception comes alive around them.
Newlyweds Share Their First Dance At The Castle Of Monbazillac In France
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In Romans, France, the celebration begins as champagne is poured into a towering pyramid of glasses, marking the start of an energetic evening reception.
Champagne Fills A Towering Glass Pyramid In Romans, France
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At Vista a Rio Venue, the bride’s friends lift her into the air in celebration, creating a joyful and energetic scene filled with laughter and excitement.
Friends Lift The Bride Into The Air At Vista A Rio Venue In Argentina
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At La Quinta Venue, the bride and groom celebrate at the conclusion of their ceremony, sharing a joyful moment as they begin their newly married life together.
Newlyweds Celebrate After Ceremony At La Quinta Venue In Argentina
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In Funes, Argentina, the bride and groom dance while seated on the shoulders of guests, turning the dance floor into a lively celebration filled with energy and laughter.
Bride And Groom Dance On Guests’ Shoulders In Funes, Argentina
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In Uruguay, the bride and groom share a kiss while being lifted high above the dance floor by their guests, turning the celebration into a joyful display of energy and excitement.
Couple Shares A Kiss Above The Dance Floor In Uruguay
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In Tulum, Mexico, a black-and-white reception image distills the celebration into light, gesture, and emotion, emphasizing the energy and interactions unfolding throughout the evening.
Black And White Reception Scene Captures Celebration In Tulum, Mexico
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At a hotel pool in Jiangsu, China, the bride and groom celebrate with carefree energy, creating a romantic and playful scene that captures the excitement of the wedding festivities.
Couple Celebrates Beside Hotel Pool In Jiangsu, China
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At a private garden wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the couple shares a passionate kiss on the dance floor, surrounded by the motion and energy of the celebration.
Couple Kisses On The Dance Floor In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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At Ca' Freschi Relais in Forlì, Italy, guests shower the bride and groom with colorful confetti, creating a vibrant and celebratory scene filled with movement and joy.
Guests Shower Newlyweds With Colorful Confetti In Forlì, Italy
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At The Society Room in Hartford, Connecticut, the bride and groom celebrate the end of their wedding night with a jubilant champagne spray, creating a lively portrait filled with energy, laughter, and sparkling celebration.
Champagne Flies At The Society Room In Hartford, Connecticut To End The Wedding Night
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In Tulum, Mexico, the groom spins the bride in a dance, the motion captured from above as her dress fans out in a circle, creating a dynamic image full of movement and celebratory energy.
An Overhead Angle Captures A Groom Spinning His Dancing Bride Along The Floor In Tulum Mexico
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Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, California serves as the backdrop for candid reception moments, capturing the energy and connections shared by the bride and guests.
Energetic Connections Captured With Bride And Guests At Kohl Mansion Wedding Reception In Burlingame, California
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Lively energy fills a Shanxi hotel where groomsmen enthusiastically participate in gate-crashing games, adding humor and friendly competition to the day’s events.
Groomsmen Participate Enthusiastically in Humorous Gate Crashing Games at Shanxi Hotel
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Smiles and energy fill the venue at Vigna Chinet in Turin, Italy, as the groom enthusiastically participates in the wedding festivities while surrounded by friends in sunglasses, and flying bubbles.
Groom Celebrates with Friends Amid Smiles and Bubbles During Wedding Festivities at Vigna Chinet in Turin, Italy
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Playful energy fills Neera Retreat Hotel in Thailand during a lively wedding game, inviting laughter and friendly competition among guests and the wedding party.
Men Compete in a Playful Game, Filling Neera Retreat Hotel in Thailand With Laughter and Wedding Fun
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