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The following “Forward” 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 “Forward” 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 engaged couple stands by a busy road at the Bund in Shanghai, China, looking forward with excitement as they prepare to start their next chapter together as newlyweds.
The Engaged Couple Faces Forward By A Bustling Road At The Bund In Shanghai, China
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A young man and woman stand together in Kaifeng, Henan, gazing forward in front of a traditional Chinese screen during their elegant and culturally inspired engagement portrait session in China.
A Soon-To-Be-Married Couple Stands Together By A Traditional Chinese Screen During Their Engagement Portrait Session In Kaifeng, Henan, China
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In South Lake Tahoe, California, a bride takes a quiet, reflective moment, peeking out with anticipation before making her entrance and stepping forward on her wedding day.
Bride Peeks Out Thoughtfully Before Her Entrance In South Lake Tahoe, California
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The bride walks alongside her father at Château de Fléac, with guests turning to watch as she makes her way forward during the ceremony.
Bride Walks With Her Father During Ceremony At Château De Fléac In Dordogne, France
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Hand in hand, the newlyweds step forward at their Budapest ceremony location, surrounded by cheers and falling confetti as their celebration truly begins.
Hand In Hand, Newlyweds Step Forward Through Cheers And Confetti At Their Budapest Ceremony Location
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WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.