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The following “Groom” 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 “Groom” 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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A groom in Steamboat Springs, Colorado carries the flower girl to the wedding ceremony across a grassy meadow with a dog leading the way
Love and Adventure: A Whimsical Wedding Journey in Steamboat Springs
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The groom in Baltimore, Maryland, reacts with laughter as a man reads a speech from his phone, expressing disbelief at what was said
Groom's Hilarious Reaction to Unbelievable Phone Speech at Baltimore Wedding
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The groom gives a thumbs up while sitting alone at his table during the wedding dinner at Dormont Rec Center in Dormont, PA
The Joyful Groom's Solitary Celebration at Dormont Rec Center
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During his wedding reception, the groom breaks a pinata with a stick under a tree at a private house in Los Angeles, California
Smashing Traditions: A Whimsical Pinata Celebration at a Private Los Angeles Wedding
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The groom shares a special moment with his son by pouring tequila into his mouth at the wedding reception at Viva Azteca by Wyndham in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
A Heartwarming Bond: Father and Son's Tequila Celebration at Viva Azteca Wedding Reception
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At the Château des Vierres in Lantignié, the groom's mother finds solace by stretching her legs and back on a bed while preparing for the wedding
Rest and Preparation at Château des Vierres: The Groom's Mother Seeks Comfort amidst Wedding Preparations
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In Ferrières-en-Brie, at the wedding venue, the groom readjusts his tie while waiting for his bride
Tying the Knot: Groom Awaits Radiant Bride at Ferrières-en-Brie Wedding Venue
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A baby in his stroller observes as the groom leans in for a kiss with a girl in front of the town hall at Salon de Provence. The tender moment takes place outdoors, bathed in dappled sunlight.
Captured Forever: A Glimpse of Pure Love Unveiled at Salon de Provence Town Hall
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Groom at Domaine de l'Orangerie in France, struggling to put on his bow tie
Captured Moments: French Groom's Hilarious Battle with Bow Tie
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The men participate in the groom's bouquet toss during a wedding celebration at La grange de Fontenay
Capturing Laughter and Tradition: Groom's Bouquet Toss Steals the Show!
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The groom shares a heartwarming moment with his mother as they make their grand entrance on the lawn during an outdoor ceremony at Villa Grassina in Pelago, Florence, Tuscany
Groom's Touching Entrance with Mother Exudes Warmth at Tuscan Wedding
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A group of friends cheerfully and energetically support the groom, providing him with strength and encouragement on his wedding day in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unstoppable Brotherhood: Friends' heartfelt support fuels groom's Auvergne wedding
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Groom being playfully held upside down by a guest at the Le Chereau wedding estate in Montrieux-en-Sologne during the evening party
Upside-Down Antics: Thrilling Moment at Le Chereau Wedding Estate
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In Baronesse Tacco, San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, the groom is diligently tying his shoelaces, captured in a detailed high-angle shot
Baronesse Tacco, San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy: Detailed high-angle shot captures groom tying shoelaces
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Group portrait of the groom and groomsmen at Clos Vougeot captures their bold, urban vibe with creative lighting techniques
Clos Vougeot: Group portrait captures groom and groomsmen's bold, urban vibe with creative lighting techniques
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A group shot of the groom and his best men posing in a cozy lounge-style lobby at a hotel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Hotel Wedding: Groom and best men pose in cozy lounge-style lobby
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Detail image shows a drink being poured for the toast to the health of the bride and groom at the Centre-Val de Loire reception venue
Centre-Val de Loire Reception Venue: Toast to the Health of the Bride and Groom with Drinks
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A layered portrait showcases the bride in focus, set back in the frame from the groom at Burg Reichenstein
Burg Reichenstein wedding: A layered portrait showcases the bride in focus, set back from the groom
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A creative wedding portrait captured at Abbaye des Prémontrées in Pont à Mousson, France, featuring a couple and their dog, with the bride adding movement to her dress as she turns, the groom jumping in place, and their dog patiently sitting in the middle
Pont à Mousson, France: Creative Wedding Portrait with Couple, Dog, and Dynamic Movements at Abbaye des Prémontrées
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A bride and groom dance at their wedding reception, held at a disco ball-lit dancefloor in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy Wedding Reception: Bride and Groom Dance Under Disco Ball-Lit Dancefloor
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Wedding couple in the countryside, creatively jumping and posing for a photo, with the groom leaping with bent legs and the bride extending her leg in front
Countryside Wedding Couple Jumps and Poses Creatively for Photo with Groom and Bride Leap and Extend
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Wedding photograph featuring a geometric composition formed by mirror reflections, with the groom in the center
Centered Groom Featured in Geometric Wedding Photograph with Mirror Reflections
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A portrait of a bride and groom standing in Portofino, Italy
Portofino, Italy: A Beautiful Portrait of a Bride and Groom
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At Humble House Taipei, Taiwan, a beautiful wedding moment was captured as the bride looked on at her father and groom hugging fondly
In Taipei, Taiwan, at Humble House, a touching wedding moment occurred when the bride witnessed her dad and groom hug warmly
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At The Woods at Eisler Farms in Butler, PA, the groom tenderly kissed the bride's shoulder as she became emotional during her maid of honor's speech
The groom kissed the bride's shoulder tenderly at The Woods at Eisler Farms, Butler, PA
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At Yanik Mektep in Istanbul, a beautiful outdoor wedding image was created featuring the bride and groom hugging their loved ones in a symmetrical embrace
A wedding photo was captured at Yanik Mektep, Istanbul, showing the bride and groom surrounded by embracing family
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At the Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA, the bride joyfully stepped outside and grinned when spotting her waiting fiancé, a look captured in a beautiful wedding photograph
The bride exits a building at Willowdale Estate, Topsfield, MA
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In their wedding portrait at Roman Lakes Park in Stockport, UK, the bride and groom strike a signature 'hipster' pose, inspired by Wes Anderson, in front of a charmingly rustic boat shed
Wedding Portrait at Roman Lakes Park in Stockport, UK: Hipster-Inspired 'Wes Anderson' Pose near Boat Shed
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At Baltimore's American Visionary Art Museum, an ironic wedding image was created as two ladies on the dance floor mirrored each other, one woman's hands mimicking the movement of the other's hair
Two women mirrored each others hands/hair on the dance floor at Baltimore's American Visionary Art Museum
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At Crazy Diamond Campground in Ventucopa, CA, the bride and groom were joyfully "netted" in a festive celebration by guests wearing bright costumes
The bride and groom were joyfully netted in a festive celebration at Crazy Diamond Campground, Ventucopa, CA
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