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The following “Engaged” 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 “Engaged” 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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On Ravenna's wild beach in Italy, bathed in the golden hues of an Italian summer sunrise, an engaged couple shares a tender embrace. He wraps her lovingly from behind, while she reaches back, her arm wrapping around his head.
Engaged Couple Embraces on Ravenna's Wild Beach, Italy | Bathed in Golden Summer Sunrise | Tender Pose as He Wraps Her from Behind, Her Arm Around His Head
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At Villarino Park in Santa Fe, Argentina, an engaged couple stands face to face near a row of trees as the sun sets. The backlit warm glow creates silhouettes, capturing the romance and timelessness in this picturesque rural setting.
Engaged Couple at Villarino Park, Santa Fe, Argentina | Standing Face to Face Near Trees at Sunset | Backlit Warm Glow Creates Silhouettes, Capturing Romance
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An engaged couple embraces amidst trees near their Nantucket Island home in Madaket, MA, captured in a vertical black-and-white portrait. The image reflects their love and anticipation as they prepare for marriage.
Engaged Couple Embraces Amidst Trees in Madaket, Nantucket Island, MA | Vertical Black-and-White Portrait Captures Love and Anticipation as They Prepare for Marriage
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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 Sono 1420, an engaged couple sits at a bar, enjoying a drink together. Under soft studio-style lighting, their intimate toast captures the warmth and connection of their engagement, highlighting their shared joy and anticipation.
Engaged Couple Toadting at Sono 1420 Bar, Under Soft Lighting, Highlighting Warmth and Connection of Their Engagement
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At SoNo 1420 America's Maritime Distillery in historic South Norwalk, CT, an engaged couple relaxes on a couch, watching TV and sharing laughter. The cozy setting within the craft distillery complements their joyful and intimate session together.
Engaged Couple Relaxes on Couch at SoNo 1420 America's Maritime Distillery, South Norwalk, CT, Sharing Laughter in Cozy Setting
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At SoNo 1420, a destination craft distillery in South Norwalk, CT, an engaged couple enjoys a cozy portrait session on a couch in a dimly lit area. Sharing a beverage, they bask in the warm and intimate atmosphere of the distillery.
Engaged Couple Enjoys Portrait Session at SoNo 1420 Distillery, South Norwalk, CT, Sharing Beverage on Cozy Couch in Dim Light
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In Danbury, CT, an engaged couple stands on a sunlit residential street with their puppy. The warm sunshine highlights their joy and connection in their neighborhood.
Engaged Couple with Puppy on Sunlit Residential Street in Danbury, CT, Warm Sunshine Highlighting Their Joy and Connection
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In Danbury, CT, an engaged couple sits on a bench in a sunlit neighborhood park, enjoying the day with their pup by their side. The bright setting captures their relaxed and joyful mood.
Engaged Couple Sits on Bench in Sunlit Danbury, CT Park, with Pup by Side - Relaxed and Joyful Mood
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In Mallorca, an engaged couple shares a joyful portrait session on a rocky paved path with steps. He lifts her off the ground in a loving hug, capturing their excitement and connection amidst the picturesque landscape.
Engaged Couple in Mallorca Enjoys Joyful Portrait Session on Rocky Path | He Lifts Her in Loving Hug, Capturing Excitement and Connection
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In the captivating landscape of Crete Senesi, Tuscany, an engaged couple poses for a portrait near rows of large round hay bales. The rural countryside backdrop adds a rustic charm and warm authenticity to their session.
Engaged Couple in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Poses Near Hay Bales | Rural Countryside Adds Rustic Charm and Authenticity to Portrait Session
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In the serene countryside of Crete Senesi, Tuscany, an engaged couple stands face to face near a row of trees. The backlit sun creates beautiful silhouettes, enhancing the romantic and timeless feel of their portrait in this picturesque rural setting.
Engaged Couple in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Stands Face to Face Near Trees | Backlit Sun Creates Silhouettes, Enhancing Romantic and Timeless Portrait
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In Crete Senesi, Tuscany, an engaged couple poses for a portrait under a perfectly clear blue sky. Three well-composed clouds hover above, adding a sense of balance and harmony to the frame.
Engaged Couple in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Under Clear Blue Sky | Three Clouds Add Balance and Harmony to the Portrait Frame
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In Saint-Emilion, France, an engaged couple stands face to face beneath a massive Old World stone arch on a historic building. The grand arch, seemingly fit for giants, adds a touch of timeless elegance and grandeur to their intimate photo session.
Engaged Couple in Saint-Emilion, France, Under Massive Stone Arch | Grand Structure Adds Timeless Elegance and Grandeur to Intimate Portrait Session
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In the dimly lit interior of Chateau Pape Clement, France, an engaged couple sits with eyes locked, face to face. The subdued lighting casts a mystery around them.
Engaged Couple in Chateau Pape Clement, France, Sitting Face to Face | Dim Lighting Casts Mystery Around the Intimate Scene
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In Evergreen, Colorado, an engaged couple sits together on a lakeside deck. The tranquil waters and surrounding natural beauty create a peaceful and intimate setting.
Engaged Couple in Evergreen, Colorado, Sitting on Lakeside Deck | Tranquil Waters and Natural Beauty Provide Peaceful and Intimate Setting
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In Zaragoza, Spain, a tightly framed black-and-white shot captures an engaged couple's faces turned in opposite directions, embodying a yin-yang composition. The artistic contrast highlights their connection and harmony.
Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, in Tight Black-and-White Frame | Yin-Yang Composition Highlights Connection and Harmony
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In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands in front of a vibrant industrial art installation. The artwork's colors, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, create a lively and dynamic backdrop for their portrait session.
Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Holding Hands | Vibrant Industrial Art Installation with Sun-Like Hues Provides Lively Backdrop for Portrait Session
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In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands apart within an industrial art installation. The colors of the artwork, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, envelop them in a lively and dynamic setting.
Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Stands Apart in Industrial Art Installation | Sunlike Hues Envelop Them in a Lively, Dynamic Setting
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In Ceparana, an engaged couple is enveloped in layers of soft-toned foliage, creating a deep and textured image. The gentle hues of the leaves add a dreamy quality, perfectly capturing the essence of their love in this natural setting.
Engaged Couple in Ceparana, Enveloped in Soft-Toned Foliage | Dreamy Leaves Add Depth and Texture, Capturing Essence of Love in Natural Setting
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In São Paulo, an engaged couple is captured in a tilted vertical frame outside an Old World building. Their embrace is beautifully highlighted against the historic backdrop, in a romantic and timeless portrait.
São Paulo Engagement: Couple's Embrace Framed by Historic Building
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The couple basks in the warm sunlight next to a majestic tree, with the alluring backdrop of the San Francisco Bay and iconic bridge in their pre wedding portrait session.
San Francisco Bridge: Engaged Couple Basking at Sunlit Majestic Tree
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In the charming city of old Lyon, this joyful couple embraces one another amidst a backdrop of lush foliage during their pre-wedding photo session.
Lyon Engaged: Joyful Couple Embraces amidst Lush Foliage in Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot
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A couple in Fort Collins, Colorado, captured a special moment together as they posed on a rock for their engagement portrait
Romantic Engagement Portrait: Fort Collins Couple Poses on Scenic Rock
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In San Francisco, the engaged couple playfully goof around during their engagement shoot
Engagement Shoot Fun: Playful Goofing Around in San Francisco
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Grand Luxe lifestyle portrait photography for a Chicago couple who are engaged and looking up to see entire family in a hotel room on the floor above watching the entire proposal
Grand Luxe lifestyle portrait photography for a Chicago couple who are engaged and looking up to see entire family in a hotel room on the floor above watching the entire proposal
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Calle Recreo lifestyle portrait photography for a San Miguel de Allende couple who are engaged and make the kiss in a magical way and captured with a 300mm lens and taken from far away
Calle Recreo lifestyle portrait photography for a San Miguel de Allende couple who are engaged and make the kiss in a magical way and captured with a 300mm lens and taken from far away
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Mousson lifestyle portrait photography for a Meurthe-et-Moselle couple who are engaged and posing while holding hands in a cave opening
Mousson lifestyle portrait photography for a Meurthe-et-Moselle couple who are engaged and posing while holding hands in a cave opening
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Argenton sur Creuse lifestyle portrait photography in Indre for a Centre-Val de Loire couple who are engaged and inked with tattoos
Argenton sur Creuse lifestyle portrait photography in Indre for a Centre-Val de Loire couple who are engaged and inked with tattoos
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden lifestyle portrait photography for a North Carolina couple who are engaged and enjoying running on the path under the water fountain streams in the park
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden lifestyle portrait photography for a North Carolina couple who are engaged and enjoying running on the path under the water fountain streams in the park
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