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The following “Engaged 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 “Engaged 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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In Grado, Gorizia, Italy, a couple portrait shows him hugging her from behind, with vibrant violet flowers framing the right foreground of the image.
Engaged Couple Embraced Among Violet Flowers During Portrait Session in Grado
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In Grado, Gorizia, Italy, the couple walks together in sunlight, with dramatic shadows filling the right side of the frame and warm light illuminating them.
Engaged Couple Walking in Sunlight and Shadow During Portrait Session in Grado
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In Portopiccolo, Sistiana, Trieste, Italy, the couple stands back to back beneath a sunlit blue sky, captured in minimalist and symmetrical framing.
Engaged Couple Back to Back Under Blue Sky in Portopiccolo Portrait Session
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In Venice, Italy, the couple stands face to face, silhouetted in black and white between urban buildings, creating a striking and romantic city portrait.
Engaged Couple Silhouetted Face to Face in Urban Venice Portrait Session
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In Grado, Gorizia, Italy, a couple portrait in black and white captures an urban street scene as the silhouette of a woman on a bicycle with her dog in the basket passes by in the foreground.
Engaged Couple Urban Portrait in Grado With Bicycle and Dog Silhouette
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In Grado, Gorizia, Italy, the couple sits together on a bench facing a beautiful, historic building, enjoying the charm and elegance of their surroundings.
Engaged Couple on Bench in Grado at Historic Building for Portrait Session
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On San Giorgio Island in Venice, Italy, the couple walks together with the iconic cityscape of Venice beautifully visible in the background.
Engaged Couple Walking on San Giorgio Island With Venice Cityscape
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In Venice, Italy, the couple is beautifully captured with their reflection in a window, set against the backdrop of the city's iconic scenery.
Engaged Couple Reflected in Window With Iconic Venice
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At Chapelle Saint-Aubin in France, the couple is staged with minimalist framing beneath a vast blue sky and wispy clouds, highlighting the serene setting.
Pre-Wedding Portrait of Engaged Couple at Chapelle Saint-Aubin Under a Blue Sky
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At Chapelle Saint-Aubin in France, the couple sits close together in tall, dry grass, embracing with eyes closed, conveying intimacy and peaceful connection.
Engaged Couple Embracing in Tall Grass at Chapelle Saint Aubin Portrait Session
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At Lac Chambon in France, the couple sits close together among moss-covered boulders in a lush forest, surrounded by the serene natural beauty.
Engaged Couple Portrait Among Moss Covered Boulders in Lac Chambon Forest
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In Philadelphia, the couple shares a tender hand kiss beside a tranquil pond, surrounded by vibrant trees and a bright blue sky overhead.
Engaged Couple Sharing a Tender Hand Kiss by a Pond in Philadelphia
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At Cypress Grove in Mendocino, CA, the couple joyfully runs down the center of the street, the yellow painted lines leading the eye straight toward their laughter and energy.
Engaged Couple Running Down the Street at Cypress Grove in Mendocino
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At Longwood Gardens in Philadelphia, the couple shares a playful dip in the sunshine amidst shimmering waters, radiating joy and a love that flows endlessly.
Engaged Couple Playful Dip in Sunshine at Longwood Gardens Philadelphia
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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a couple is seated together against the backdrop of a historic stone building and dramatic skies, beautifully illuminated in a dusk portrait.
Engaged Couple at Dusk by Historic Stone Building in Philadelphia
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At Longwood Gardens in Philadelphia, the couple dances beneath the glowing lights of their enchanted treehouse, wrapped in color and laughter, captured from a low angle.
Engaged Couple Dancing Under Treehouse Lights at Longwood Gardens
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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he lifts her joyfully under the bright blue sky, both framed by the bridge and the sparkling waters below.
Engaged Couple by the Bridge With Sparkling Waters in Philadelphia
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In Doylestown, Philadelphia, two hearts meet between the stars and the water, illuminated under the night’s gentle glow by the photographer’s artful lighting.
Engaged Couple Under Night Sky by Water in Doylestown Portrait Session
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Beneath the timeless arches of Philadelphia City Hall, the couple shares a joyful, urban dip—full of playful style and grace—where their forever begins.
A Joyful Urban Dip Beneath the Arches of Philadelphia City Hall in a Pre-Wedding Portrait Session
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At South Lake Tahoe, CA, an engaged couple walks a scenic trail near boulders with stunning views of the water, celebrating their love amidst nature’s beauty.
Walking the Scenic Trails by the Water in a South Lake Tahoe Engagement Portrait Session
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At South Lake Tahoe, CA, the engaged couple stands among the trees with a picturesque view of the sparkling lake visible through the foliage behind them.
Engaged Couple Surrounded by Trees Overlooking Sparkling Lake in South Lake Tahoe Portrait Session
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The engaged couple stands embracing near a tree and a small stream in a large park in Blagnac. They share an affectionate pose, surrounded by natural greenery during their engagement portrait session.
An Embrace in Nature: Blagnac Engagement Portrait by a Tree and Stream
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In Northern San Francisco, CA, an engaged couple is captured walking up steps from the beach to the cliffs, sharing a kiss that highlights the romantic coastal setting.
Coastal Romance: Engaged Couple's Kiss Ascending Cliffs in Northern San Francisco, CA
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At Cliff House in Ogunquit, Maine, a couple poses halfway up the stairs leading to the cliffs.
Engaged at Cliff House’s Scenic Stairway in Ogunquit, Maine
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In Denver, Colorado, an engaged couple is photographed in their friend's gallery, standing in front of a large painting, blending artistic flair with their shared excitement for the future.
Love and Excitement Captured in Denver Gallery's Vibrant Setting
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At Berthoud Pass, Colorado, an engaged couple on their backcountry skis and snowboard, showcasing their adventurous spirit. The snowy landscape and shared passion for the outdoors perfectly capture the bond that leads them toward marriage.
Engaged Couple at Berthoud Pass, Colorado, with Backcountry Skis | Snowy Landscape Highlights Their Adventurous Spirit and Bond Leading to Marriage
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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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In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple walks hand in hand, facing each other with smiles. Their portrait is set against the backdrop of towering glass buildings, blending modern elegance with their timeless connection.
Engaged Couple Near Tower Bridge, England, Walking Hand in Hand | Smiles and Towering Glass Buildings Blend Modern Elegance with Timeless Connection
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In England, at Tower Bridge, an engaged couple shares an affectionate embrace with bright smiles. Their portrait features the iconic arches of the bridge in the background, blending historical charm with the warmth of their connection.
Engaged Couple at Tower Bridge, England, in Affectionate Embrace | Bright Smiles and Iconic Arches Blend Historical Charm with Warm Connection
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At the Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands hand in hand. The dynamic backdrop of a blurred train passing beneath the iconic bridge adds a sense of movement and modern energy to their portrait.
Engaged Couple at Tower Bridge, Standing Hand in Hand | Blurred Train Passing Adds Modern Energy and Sense of Movement to Portrait
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