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The following “Family” 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 “Family” 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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At the bride's home in Hertfordshire, a black-and-white top-down view captures the bride as she descends the stairs to see her family, highlighting the intricate lace details on the back of her dress.
Top-Down Black-and-White View Captures Bride's Descent, Highlighting Lace Details on Dress in Hertfordshire Home
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At the Mairie de Biarritz, France, a black-and-white detail shot captures a grandmother enjoying time with her grandchildren, highlighting the rich textures and emotions in a beautifully intimate shot.
Grandmother Cherishes Time With Grandchildren in Intimate Black-and-White Detail Shot at Mairie de Biarritz, France
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At the bride's parents' house in Geloux, Landes, France, a black-and-white detail shot captures an intricate tangle of hands as several women gently assist in dressing the bride, creating a poignant image of care and collaboration.
Intricate Tangle of Hands Assists Bride in Poignant Black-and-White Shot at Parents' Home, Geloux, France
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At The Lion Inn in Chelmsford, UK, the groom shares a joyful dance with his young son during the wedding reception. The heartfelt moment highlights the family celebration's warmth.
Father-Son Dance: Heartfelt Celebration Unfolds at The Lion Inn
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At a reception in Henley on Thames, UK, the emotional father of the bride covers his face while seated at the head table. Family members surround him, adding warmth to this touching moment.
Father of the Bride Honored at Henley on Thames Reception
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At The Atrium in Butler County, PA, the bride and groom's little cousin looks surprised as she discovers a piece of debris stuck to her shoe during the wedding.
Little Cousin's Surprise: Wedding Day Discovery at The Atrium, Butler County, PA
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In Trieste, Italy, a grandmother warmly holds the hands of the smiling bride and groom as they sit together outside in the sunshine. The touching moment highlights the family's love and unity.
Grandmother Shares Heartfelt Moment with Bride and Groom in Trieste
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At Écuries de la Tour in Mondonville, Haute-Garonne, the bride and her two sisters share smiles and laughter during wedding preparations. This joyful moment reflects their close bond and excitement.
Bride Shares Laughter with Sisters at Écuries de la Tour
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At Riverlands Wedding Barn in Yorkshire, England, two fathers tend to their young children, slightly isolated from the main action during the wedding speeches. The moment highlights a quieter, tender side of the celebration.
Tender Duties: Fathers Nurture Young Ones Amidst Riverlands Wedding Barn
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At Batty Langley's Hotel in London, UK, a bride sits patiently as her daughter applies her makeup. This intimate and tender moment highlights their special bond on this significant day.
Mother-Daughter Moment: Bride's Makeup Touch-Up at Batty Langley's Hotel
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At a private residence in Westport, CT, the bride prepares for her wedding with family nearby, while a little girl in a white dress spins joyfully in the foreground. The scene captures a blend of excitement and familial warmth.
Bride Readies Amid Familial Warmth and Twirling Joy in Westport
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At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, the bride shares a heartfelt hug with her mother-in-law in the shade of a tree. This tender embrace highlights the warmth and connection between the two.
Bride and Mother-in-Law Share Heartfelt Hug Under Tree at Burgundy, France, Wedding Reception Scene
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In Istanbul, Turkey, the groom's cousins share a sweet dance, a boy and girl holding hands and spinning in joyful circles. This endearing scene captures the warmth and familial spirit of the celebration.
Groom's Cousins Share Sweet Dance, Capturing Familial Warmth at Istanbul Wedding Celebration Scene
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At Yanik Mektep in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride receives a heartfelt and sincere look from her grandmother, bathed in sunlight. The scene is enriched with smiles, encapsulating the warmth and love shared on this special occasion.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Look with Grandmother, Illuminated by Sunlight at Yanik Mektep in Istanbul Wedding Scene
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At La Factory in Thizy-les-Bourgs, as the bride and groom's children prepare for the event, a playful scuffle breaks out between two of them in the background. This candid moment adds a touch of humor and familial energy to the preparations.
Playful Scuffle Among Bride and Groom's Children Adds Humor to Wedding Preparations at La Factory in Thizy-les-Bourgs
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At the Titanic Hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the bride's sister carefully laces up her dress, helping her prepare shortly before heading to the ceremony.
Sister Helps Bride With Dress at Belfast's Titanic Hotel Before Ceremony
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At the bride's home in Yilan County, Taiwan, a humorous moment unfolds as the groom's face gets stuck in a puzzled expression while his mother-in-law attempts to put a gold necklace on him. This lighthearted scene adds a touch of levity to the wedding.
Groom's Puzzled Expression Entertains as Mother-in-Law Fits Necklace in Yilan County Wedding Scene
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At the Haven Hotel in Dunmore East, amid the wedding preparations, the bride takes a moment to breastfeed her baby while sitting on a couch. This intimate scene highlights the blend of family, love, and responsibilities on her special day.
Bride Breastfeeds Baby on Couch During Preparations at Haven Hotel, Blending Family and Love on Special Day
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At a reception venue in County Wicklow, Leinster, adults help children put their shoes back on while outside on the grass during the wedding reception.
Wicklow Wedding: Adults, Children Aid Shoe Recovery on Grass
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At La Bastide de Jaillans, during the preparations, father and son strike the same pose, creating a charming and memorable moment.
Father, Son Share Pose Before Wedding at French Bastide
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At BijHuub Alkmaar, a joyful grandma congratulates the groom, her face beaming as she tenderly touches his face. The moment captures love and happiness amid the wedding celebration.
Joyful Grandma Beams, Congratulating Groom with Tender Touch at BijHuub Alkmaar Wedding Celebration
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Outside the Town Hall of Schio, following the ceremony, the bride's mother shares a lighthearted moment with the groom by affectionately squeezing his cheeks. This playful gesture adds warmth and camaraderie to the post-ceremony celebration.
Bride's Mother Playfully Squeezes Groom's Cheeks at Schio Town Hall, Adding Warmth to Wedding Celebration
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At City Hall in La Ciotat, France, a little girl marches purposefully toward her mother, who is not the bride, captured in a shot from behind at the back of the room.
Young Girl Marches Toward Mother at La Ciotat City Hall, Captured in Heartfelt, Candid Moment
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At Hotel Particulier Montmartre in Paris, the bride's mother and sister admire her dress. They stand behind her, flanking each of her shoulders with loving smiles.
Bride's Mother and Sister Admire Her Dress at Hotel Particulier Montmartre, Sharing Loving Smiles
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In Paris, at Hotel Particulier Montmartre, the bride's mom carefully applies the final touches to her dress.
Bride's Mom Adds Final Touches to Dress at Hotel Particulier Montmartre in Paris, Cherishing the Moment
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At Ruella Bistô in São Paulo, Brazil, the bride shares a joyful dance with her grandmother on the reception floor, surrounded by guests.
Bride Dances Joyfully with Grandmother at Ruella Bistô, São Paulo, Celebrating Amid Cheering Guests
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At the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the bride's skirt twirls around her as she performs a swing dance with her father.
Bride, Father Twirl in Swing Dance at Cambridge Hyatt Regency Wedding
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At a private residence in Kentucky, a young boy leans comfortably against his father, both waiting patiently for the wedding ceremony to start, sharing a quiet moment together.
Kentucky Boy, Father Share Quiet Moment Before Wedding Ceremony
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In Orleans (45), the bride becomes emotional and wipes away tears as elder family members gaze upon her.
Orleans Bride Wipes Tears as Elders Look On
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At Twin Oaks Wedding Venue in San Marcos, CA, the groom's mom lovingly gives him a big kiss on the cheek. This sweet moment occurs outside, capturing their close bond.
Groom's Mom Lovingly Kisses His Cheek at Twin Oaks Wedding Venue, Highlighting Their Close Bond
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