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The following “Golden hour” 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 “Golden hour” 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 Collingwood, a couple sits on the water's edge during their engagement session, framed by a sunset over the shoreline. The serene setting enhances the romantic and timeless quality of this memorable scene.
Couple in Collingwood Sits by Water's Edge | Engagement Session at Sunset Enhances Romantic, Timeless Quality of Scene
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A couple in Portland, Maine, stands face to face in profile, holding hands during their engagement session. Captured at golden hour, the image shows her hair blowing in the wind.
Couple in Portland, Maine, Holding Hands Face to Face | Golden Hour Image Captures Her Hair Flying During Engagement Session
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At Domaine de la Clausade in Mauguio, during the golden hour, a photograph captures the bride’s elegant open back and jewelry. The shot, taken over her shoulder, beautifully highlights her look on this special day.
Golden Hour Highlights Bride’s Elegant Jewelry and Open Back in Over-Shoulder Portrait at Domaine de la Clausade, Mauguio
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In the wheat fields of Lucera, Puglia, the newlyweds stand amid golden amber waves of grain, with the low sun behind them casting a warm glow over the picturesque countryside scene.
Newlyweds Stand Amid Golden Wheat Fields as Low Sun Casts Warm Glow in Lucera, Puglia Countryside Scene
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At Château de Montrouge, during a golden session the couple is captured as the groom stands behind the bride, wrapping his arms around her while surrounded by lush green foliage.
Groom Embraces Bride Amid Lush Foliage in Golden Hour Session at Château de Montrouge
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In a park near the party location in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, beautiful golden hour lighting with the groom lifting the bride, her head tilted back in joy, in a warm and romantic portrait of the couple.
Groom Lifts Joyful Bride in Warm Light for Romantic Park Portrait in Amsterdam Wedding Scene
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At Moss Denver in Denver, CO, a golden hour portrait captures the newlyweds with their heads gently touching, as a warm glow and sun flare illuminate the scene while the sun heads away for the night.
Newlyweds Share Intimate Touch Illuminated by Sunflare at Moss Denver Wedding Portrait
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Engaged couple sitting on the grass and enjoying the beach at Praia do Francês, AL as captured by a wedding photographer during the golden hour.
Golden Hour Bliss: Beachside Love at Praia do Frances
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Engaged couple captured in golden hour at their countryside farm near Canterbury, radiating love and joy against a backdrop of lush greenery. Pre-wedding portrait perfection.
Golden Hour Bliss: Radiating Love and Joy on a Canterbury Farm
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Image of an engaged couple embracing on the beach, enveloped in warm, golden hour light in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Golden Embrace: Sunset Romance on Todos Santos Beach
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Capture the love and warmth shared between an engaged couple during their pre-wedding portrait session in Charly, France amid the golden hour of November.
Golden Hour Romance: Love Illuminated in Charly, France
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In Watford, England, a couple enjoys a golden hour shoot in the park. They stand on a bridge, the water below reflecting their serene pose.
Golden Hour Serenity in Watford: Couple's Reflective Pose on Bridge, Water Below Mirroring Their Calm Presence in the Park, England
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As the warm rays of the setting sun painted the sky in brilliant shades, a couple cruised through the calm waters of Phang Nga bay in Phuket, Thailand on wedding day
Sunset Serenade: A Couple's Voyage on Phang Nga Bay
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This WPJA Spotlight award-winning wedding image captures a stunning golden hour scene in Cabo San Lucas as the bride receives a makeup touch-up at the venue, with the sun setting in the background.
Golden Glamour: Sunset Preparations in Cabo San Lucas
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As the sun set over the city, the couple smiled for their engagement portrait on the balcony of Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel-Jaco in Costa Rica.
Couple Smiles for Engagement Portrait at Sunset on Zephyr Palace Balcony, Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica
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In the town of Bonneville, haute Savoie, a sweet pair posing in the golden hour atop a panoramic view.
Sweet Couple Poses During Golden Hour with Panoramic View in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie
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In Lancaster County Park, the wedding photographer captures the couple's playful piggyback ride during golden hour.
Golden Hour Piggyback Ride Captured in Lancaster County Park Engagement Shoot
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A soon-to-be-married couple exudes joy as they sit on a bench, soaking in the warm glow of the golden hour sun, in St Albans, Hertfordshire, captured by a WPJA photographer.
Radiant Engagement Stroll: Capturing Love in St. Albans, Hertfordshire
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This striking wedding photo was taken by a talented photographer at Praia de Ipioca. Experience the beautiful sunrise beach wedding through their artistic vision.
Sunrise Splendor: An Artistic Beach Wedding at Praia de Ipioca
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A captivating couple portrait captured by a skilled artistic wedding photojournalist as a bride and groom revel in golden hour at Normandy's Manoir des carreaux.
Golden Hour Romance: Wedding Couple Portrait at Normandy's Manoir des Carreaux
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A captivating shot at Tunnels Beaches in Devon, England captured by a skilled WPJA photographer, showcasing their artistic eye and the beauty of the couple's embrace in nature's golden hour.
Golden Hour Embrace: Couple's Portrait at Tunnels Beaches, Devon
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A sun filled wedding portrait captured by a WPJA photographer. Discover the artistic vision of this skilled photographer in their warm-toned portrait at Villa Mon Repos.
Sun-Kissed Romance: Warm-Toned Wedding Portrait at Villa Mon Repos
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Explore the serene beauty of Aci Trezza with the WPJA as we showcase a captivating sunset wedding portrait, highlighting the photographer's artistic vision and the water and village.
Captivating Wedding Portrait in Aci Trezza by the Water and Village
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Experience the captivating image of a bride and groom sharing a sunrise kiss, framed by a sweeping sky and flowing veil, captured by the artistic vision of a WPJA photographer.
Bride and Groom Framed by Sky and Veil at Sunrise
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The last light of golden hour illuminates the bride and groom at Skyview Fall River Village, Estes Park, Colorado. The couple stands face-to-face in profile, bathed in the warm light.
Golden Hour Glow: Bride and Groom at Skyview Fall River Village
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A couple captured in a picturesque French estate, as the sun sets behind them at the golden hour.
Couple Captured at Golden Hour on Picturesque French Estate
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Golden hour at Aldwickbury Park - a loving couple embraces in a romantic evening setting with a dramatic sky.
Golden Hour at Aldwickbury Park: Loving Couple Embraces in Romantic Evening Setting with Dramatic Sky
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This beautiful engagement portrait session captures the golden hour at Coombe Hill in Aylesbury. The couple strolls hand in hand, with the magnificent monument towering in the background.
Golden Hour Stroll: Love Illuminated at Coombe Hill
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Morrison, CO - A playful engagement portrait captures a couple giggling together at Red Rocks Trail during golden hour, surrounded by a backlit field of tall grass.
Celebrating a Couple's Bond in an Engaging Portrait at Red Rocks Trail
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Love is in the air at the stunning Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, as this engaged couple shares a sweet and intimate session during golden hour.
Intimate Portrait Session at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs
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