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The following “Exchange” 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 “Exchange” 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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The visibly excited bride and groom exchange wedding rings at La Casina Residenza di Campagna in Pievedizio (BS), Italy, during an emotional and joyful ceremony.
Bride And Groom Exchange Rings At La Casina Residenza Di Campagna In Italy
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At the Church of San Prospero in Suzzara, Mantova, Italy, a close detail captures the bride handing her bouquet to the groom, highlighting both the meaningful exchange and the floral design the couple chose to complement their wedding ceremony.
The Bride Hands Her Bouquet To The Groom At Church Of San Prospero In Suzzara
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At Dunlewey Church in County Donegal, Ireland, hands gently warm the wedding rings during the ceremony, creating a meaningful detail image that highlights care, anticipation, and the significance of the exchange.
Warm Hands Protect The Wedding Rings At Dunlewey Church In County Donegal, Ireland
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The father of the bride and the family dog share a tender exchange at Intercontinental Shanghai Ruijin, Shanghai, with the dog’s tag engraved for the special wedding day.
Father Of The Bride And Family Dog Share A Tender Exchange At Intercontinental Shanghai Ruijin China
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As the ceremony begins in Plymouth, Massachusetts, witnesses are silhouetted, their presence gently framing the heartfelt exchange of vows at the altar.
Witnesses Are Silhouetted As They Frame The Heartfelt Exchange Of Wedding Vows In Plymouth Massachusetts
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In a private garden setting in Birmingham, UK, hands exchange a wedding ring, symbolizing love and commitment during a heartfelt exchange.
Heartfelt Wedding Ring Exchange Symbolizing Love In A Private Garden In Birmingham
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A gentle, affectionate exchange takes place in the fields at Domaine des Monts du Lyonnais in Rhône, the landscape echoing the couple’s soft intimacy.
Gentle Affection Shared Between Couple in the Fields at Domaine des Monts du Lyonnais, Rhône, France
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At home in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, the bride carefully adjusts the groom’s tie, sharing a quiet, affectionate exchange as sunlight brightens their space.
Bride Adjusts Groom’s Tie At Home In Zhanjiang Guangdong, Sunlight Fills The Room
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During the ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London, England, the couple participates in their ring exchange.
Couple Exchanges Rings During Ceremony At Hackney Town Hall London England
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A bw close-up photo at a ceremony in Zuid Holland highlights the intricate details of hands as rings are exchanged, signifying the couple’s bond and promises.
Close Up Of Hands Exchanging Rings During Ceremony In Zuid Holland, Netherlands
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At Maison de Lacan, the bride and groom share an intimate and slightly awkward moment as they try to put on the wedding rings during their ceremony, symbolizing their union.
At Maison De Lacan, The Bride And Groom Experience An Awkward Yet Intimate Exchange While Putting On Wedding Rings.
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At a private residence in Newport, Vermont, the groom and a family member share a heartfelt, emotional exchange during the wedding reception surrounded by loved ones.
Heartfelt Emotions Mark The Reception In Newport, Vermont As Groom And Family Member Share An Intimate Moment Together.
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During vows at That Amazing Place in Harlow, Essex, the bride delicately wipes away a tear, moved by the emotional exchange with her husband.
Emotional Vows At That Amazing Place In Harlow, Essex, As The Bride Wipes A Tear During The Ceremony
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While exchanging vows in front of Battersea Power Station, the bride and groom look warmly at their son, including him in this important ceremony.
Bride And Groom Look Warmly At Their Son While Exchanging Vows In Front Of A Window View Of Battersea Power Station In London
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At River Bend in Lyons, Colorado, the newlyweds stand together in the afternoon, a rainbow lens flare from the sun streaming into the frame as they share a quiet exchange.
Newlyweds Stand at River Bend in Lyons Colorado With Rainbow Lens Flare Streaming In
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At Domaine de Gavaudun in Lot-et-Garonne, the exchange of rings ceremony invites guests to participate, passing the rings among everyone to create a sense of shared celebration.
At Domaine de Gavaudun In Lot-et-Garonne, The Exchange Of Rings Ceremony Invites Guest Participation For A Shared Celebration Scene
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At Beaconsfield Registry Office, the bride and groom, overcome with emotion during their wedding ceremony, gently wipe tears from their cheeks, sharing a touching and heartfelt moment as they exchange vows.
Bride And Groom Wipe Tears During Emotional Wedding Ceremony At Beaconsfield Registry Office, Sharing Touching And Heartfelt Moment As They Exchange Vows
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Weingut Hahn in Alzey, Germany, sets the stage for a poignant ceremony moment, with the couple exchanging vows surrounded by friends, family, and lush vineyard scenery.
A Poignant Vow Exchange Takes Place Surrounded By Lush Vineyard Scenery At Weingut Hahn In Germany
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An intimate scene unfolds at Montmanoir, France, as the couple exchanges wedding rings while a little girl looks on, adding innocence and sweetness to the ceremony.
A Little Girl Observes A Couple Exchanging Wedding Rings At Montmanoir In Val-d'Oise Ile-de-France
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At the ceremony in Ohio, a deeply emotional exchange unfolds as both the groom and his father share a touching moment together.
A Deeply Emotional Exchange Unfolds Between The Groom And His Father During The Ceremony In Ohio
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At a ceremony in 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant, the photographer captures the meaningful moment of the couple putting on the rings, expertly highlighting a heartfelt connection with humor.
Couple Exchange Rings With Humor At Ceremony In 's-Hertogenbosch Noord Brabant - Heartfelt Connection
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Inside wedding venue Plein 7 in Woerden, the ring bearer rubs his eye as the couple shares a kiss and the officiant presents their wedding ring.
Inside Plein 7 in Woerden, Ring Bearer Rubs His Eye During Couple’s Kiss and Ring Exchange in Utrecht
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In Silver Springs, Maryland, the bride and groom exchange floral garlands with smiles after their Indian wedding ceremony, in the comfort of their own home.
Bride and Groom Exchange Floral Garlands With Happy Smiles After Indian Wedding Ceremony in Silver Springs Maryland
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The bride warmly greets guests and family following the ceremony, exchanging smiles and embraces at Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira.
Bride Warmly Greets Family and Guests Exchanging Smiles After Ceremony at Hotel Vila Galé Ericeira Lisbon
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After exchanging rings, the bride and groom share a heartfelt embrace amid the elegant surroundings of a church in Trieste, Italy, savoring a quiet, newlywed moment.
Newlyweds Share Quiet Embrace After Ring Exchange Inside Church In Trieste Italy
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The exchange of rings takes place at the ceremony location in Vienne, with hands gently meeting to signify the couple’s vows and commitment.
Hands Gently Meet for the Exchange of Rings During Ceremony Vows and Commitment in Vienne, France
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At Fernbank Center, Atlanta, the couple shares a joyful laugh during their ceremony, capturing a moment of pure happiness.
Couple's Laugh Highlights Ceremony at Fernbank Center, Atlanta
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At Hæstahjallafoss, Iceland, a couple laughs joyfully while exchanging vows before a majestic, cascading waterfall.
Joyful Laughter at Hæstahjallafoss Waterfall Ceremony in Iceland
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At Baronesse Tacco in Italy, a bride and groom face each other during their wedding ceremony. The photo shows the couple in a moment of exchange.
Bride and Groom Exchange Vows Facing Each Other at Baronesse Tacco, Italy Ceremony
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In Lasseube, Pyrénées Atlantiques, France, the son of the newlyweds gazes out the window while his parents exchange vows, captured in a touching and candid moment during the ceremony.
Son Gazes Out Window as Parents Exchange Vows in Lasseube, Pyrénées Atlantiques, France - Touching Candid Ceremony Moment
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