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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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This WPJA Spotlight award-winning photograph captures the sweet and playful essence of a wedding at The Logan Inn, as a groom lovingly feeds his bride a slice of cake adorned with adorable little dog cake toppers in the foreground.
Whimsy and Romance: Sweet Moments at The Logan Inn
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The photograph captures the groom at Rocky Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, as he prepares for his wedding ceremony with a refreshing shower.
Refreshing Anticipation: Groom's Pre-Ceremony Ritual at Rocky Resort
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A touching moment captured in this photo of a groom shedding tears during his vows in the serene outdoors of Upstate New York, earning it a well-deserved WPJA Spotlight award.
Emotional Vows: A Groom's Tearful Promise in Upstate New York
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The WPJA Spotlight awarded photograph captured the elegant bride and groom embracing on a picturesque tree stump, with a backdrop of cut firewood at Spring Ranch in Mendocino, California.
Rustic Romance: Embrace Amidst Nature at Spring Ranch
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A groom in Bordeaux, France prepares for his wedding day surrounded by a "To sell" display panel, earning a WPJA Spotlight award.
New Beginnings: A Groom's Preparation Amidst Change in Bordeaux
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At Villa Venezia, a bride sits in a room, reading a heartfelt card from her groom while he eagerly waits in the hallway.
Heartfelt Anticipation: A Bride's Moment at Villa Venezia
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From man's best friend to the start of a new journey, this groom's wedding day at Hotel on the Lake was full of unforgettable moments.
Groom's Unforgettable Wedding Day at Hotel on the Lake with Man's Best Friend
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At Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy, the smiling bride and groom prepare to cut their cake, their joy illuminated by vibrant fireworks bursting in the dusk sky behind them.
Bride and Groom Prepare to Cut Cake Under Vibrant Fireworks at Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy
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At Monticello Estate in Novara, Italy, a child stands nervous as the groom joyfully lights sparklers, the lively display creating a mix of wonder and apprehension.
Child Watches Nervously as Groom Lights Sparklers at Monticello Estate, Novara, Italy
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At Ballymagarvey Village, Meath, Ireland, just as the groom prepares for his speech, a playful breeze sends the bride’s veil gently fluttering, momentarily catching him in the face and sparking laughter.
Groom Playfully Interrupted by Bride's Fluttering Veil During Speech at Ballymagarvey Village, Meath, Ireland
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The hidden bride and groom's daughter/flower girl adds a playful and heartwarming moment to the couple's wedding at the stunning Church of Montagnole in Savoie, France.
Fun Flower Girl Steals Show at Stunning Savoie, France Wedding
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Love may be sweet, but the bride's aim needs some work as she attempts to feed her groom a candy during their playful wedding in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Bride's Candy-Flinging Aim Goes Awry at Playful Mammoth Lakes Wedding
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Amidst the serene beauty of Crater Lake National Park, the bride and groom share a moment of pure joy as their Stihl-suspender-wearing officiant officiates their sunrise ceremony.
Crater Lake Wedding: A Bride, A Groom, An Officiant, and A Sunrise | In the Stunning Beauty of the National Park
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The bride and groom are surrounded by the nostalgic sounds of a trombone circle, former members of the Notre Dame marching band, at Fort Adams.
Bride & Groom Serenaded by Ex-Notre Dame Marching Band Members in Newport, RI | Nostalgic Trombone Tunes at Fort Adams
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Surrounded by the beauty of Denver, Colorado, the bride happily embraces her groom after sharing their personal vows at their hotel.
Colorado Bride Happily Embraces Groom | Personal Vows at Denver Hotel
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Amid the wooded scene of Denver, Colorado, the groom becomes overcome with emotion as he expresses his heartfelt vows to his bride outside their hotel.
Outdoor Wedding in Denver: Emotional Groom Expresses Vows to Bride Amid a Wooded Backdrop at Their Hotel
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Amidst sentimental toasts, a groom lovingly silences his mother's embarrassing story at the beautiful Greystone Inn in Lake Toxaway, NC.
Mother's sky-high tale foiled by groom at stunning Greystone Inn in enchanting Lake Toxaway, NC
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In this black and white photo taken at Hacienda Los Robles in Miami, FL, three generations come together as the grandfather, father, brother of the groom and the groom are captured in a striking detail shot.
Timeless black and white capture: Three generations unite in detailed shot at Hacienda Los Robles, Miami.
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A sweet moment between the newlyweds as the groom pours champagne for his bride to toast to their love at National Harbor, Maryland.
Newlyweds Share Special Toast at National Harbor, Maryland | Love, Champagne, and Happily Ever After!
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The tender kiss between the groom and his future mother-in-law captures the emotion of this moment at Château de Kerambleiz.
A Groom Hug at the Castle: A Heartfelt Family Moment at Château de Kerambleiz
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A heartwarming moment captured as the newlywed groom shares a fist bump with his furry companion at their wedding venue in Halifax.
Groom shares fist bump with small dog at Halifax wedding | Heartwarming moment captured at newlywed's special day
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The groom takes a sip from the bottle, as his friend pours more into his mouth, at the Matrimonio Villa Ala wedding in Rivalba, Italy.
Friend Pouring Wine into Groom's Mouth at Italian Wedding | Laughs at Matrimonio Villa Ala in Rivalba
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At Finca Machoenia in Urrugne, France, the groom, an insect breeder, humorously poses with his groomsmen, all dressed in fly costumes, adding a unique and playful touch to the celebration.
Groom and Groomsmen Dressed in Fly Costumes Pose Humorously at Finca Machoenia in Urrugne, France, Adding a Playful Touch to the Celebration
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The groom’s unique tie stands out as a symbol of elegance and style in this black-and-white photo taken at his home in Parma, Italy.
Groom's Unique Tie Stands Out as Symbol of Elegance and Style in Black-and-White Photo in Parma, Italy
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At Capella Bangkok, the groom reclines on a couch, absorbed in his phone. His reflection mirrors his presence, creating a moment of serene contemplation.
Groom Reclines on Couch Absorbed in Phone, Reflecting His Presence in a Moment of Serene Contemplation at Capella Bangkok
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A groom performs sabrage during his wedding at Villa di Ulignano in Tuscany, Italy as guests cheer and prosecco sprays in the air.
Villa di Ulignano in Tuscany hosts a Spectacular Sabrage Wedding Celebration
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The groom, adorned in traditional attire, leads his grand procession through the ornate entrance, cutting a ribbon to mark his arrival at the United Arab Emirates ceremony.
Groom in Traditional Attire Leads Grand Procession, Cutting Ribbon to Mark Arrival at Ornate Entrance of United Arab Emirates Ceremony
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The groom gets ready with the help of his best man at a Calgary hotel, captured in silhouette against the backdrop of light.
Silhouette of Groom and Best Man Prepares for Calgary Wedding Day
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A groom bursts into laughter while performing a paquito at the Domaine de filière wedding.
Hilarious Groom Steals the Show with Epic Paquito Performance at Domaine de filière Wedding
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This photo captured the emotional moment at the bride's parent's home in Mt. Lebanon, PA as the bride's Mom and groom reacted to seeing her getting ready for their vow renewal ceremony and pandemic-delayed wedding reception.
Pandemic-delayed Reception Brings Tears of Joy at PA Vow Renewal
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