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The following “Guests” 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 “Guests” 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 Agriturismo Corte Priore in Calino, the groom kisses the bride during the dance, surrounded by the gazes of their guests.
Calino Kiss: Groom's Tender Moment with Bride on Agriturismo Dance Floor, Guests Adore.
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At Cascina Zizzanorre in Cassano Brianza, two guests humorously pretend to row a canoe during the dances.
Guests Humorously Pretend To Row Canoe During Dances At Cascina Zizzanorre Event
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In Campinas, a dramatic black-and-white shot captures guests raising their glasses in a bold, contrasty toast.
Campinas Toast: Bold Black & White Captures Guests' Joyful, High-Contrast Celebration.
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At the Four Seasons Bangkok, a Corgi dog lies on the ground at the feet of guests in the front row, captured from a top-down view.
A Wedding at Four Seasons Bangkok : Dog Lies at Guests' Feet, Captured in Top-Down View
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In Hood River, Oregon, guests are seen dancing the night away through a window, captured from outside the reception site.
Hood River Wedding: Guests Dance the Night Away, Seen Through Window from Outside Reception Site in Oregon
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In Puebla, Mexico, wedding guests are illuminated by DJ blue spotlights, highlighting just their faces at the reception.
Guests' Faces Lit by Blue Spotlights at Puebla, Mexico Wedding Reception
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At the groom's sister's farmhouse in Umbria, a wide-angle shot from above captures guests at the table toasting with the newlyweds. The scene is framed by the lush vegetation of the terrace, adding a natural and intimate atmosphere to the celebration.
Guests Toast Newlyweds Amid Lush Terraced Vegetation at Farmhouse in Umbria
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In Foca, Turkey, a vibrant wedding scene unfolds with guests participating in a traditional Turkish dance. The night setting is beautifully enhanced by the reflection of the dancers and lights off the dark pool water.
Guests Dance Joyfully Reflected in Pool at Nighttime Foca Wedding Celebration
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At Domaine des Maisons du Bonheur in Rhône, guests participate in the fun by wearing sunglasses with the couple's initials.
Guests Wear Sunglasses with Couple's Initials for Fun Celebration at Domaine des Maisons du Bonheur, Rhône
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At Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, the couple walks past their guests as celebratory petals are tossed, marking a joyful moment during their wedding celebration.Creery, of Colorado, is a wedding photographer for
Newlyweds Stroll Through Celebration at Della Terra Mountain Chateau
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During a Baltimore, Maryland outdoor ceremony, the groom pauses his vows to give a serious glance to someone among the seated guests. The moment adds intrigue to the heartfelt proceedings.
Groom's Serious Glance Captivates Guests at Baltimore Ceremony
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In Gorizia, Italy, the bride and groom enter the hall with hands raised in exultation, greeted by seated guests at tables. Their joyous entrance sets a celebratory tone for the evening.
Bride and Groom's Joyful Entrance Ignites Celebration in Gorizia
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At Capela dos Milagres, guests attentively watch as the bride makes her entrance into the seaside chapel, adding a sense of anticipation and romance to the coastal setting.
Anticipation and Romance: Bride's Entrance Captivates Guests at Seaside Capela dos Milagres Wedding Ceremony
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At the Hôtel de Ville in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, the newlyweds walk down the aisle formed by wedding guests in the city hall's marriage chamber. The moment reflects the ceremony's joyous ambiance.
Joyful Aisle Walk: Newlyweds Celebrate at Toulouse City Hall Ceremony
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Outside The Surprise Pub in London, UK, the bride, groom, and wedding guests gather together, captured from across the street. The distant shot highlights the lively, communal atmosphere of the celebration.
Street-Side Gathering: Festive Wedding Celebration at The Surprise Pub
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At a reception venue in Krakow, Malopolskie, a couple shares a passionate kiss at their table while other guests laugh and enjoy the celebration around them.
Passionate Moment Amidst Joyful Wedding Celebration in Małopolska
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At Chelsea Town Hall in London, England, the couple shares a kiss as guests shower them with confetti, creating a snow-like effect with white petals falling around. The moment captures the romance and joy of their celebration.
Romantic Celebration Unfolds at Chelsea Town Hall
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At Smedmore House in Dorset, UK, two wedding guests share a romantic kiss under an umbrella in the rain, outside the tent at night.
Rain-Kissed Romance: A Dorset Wedding Celebration at Smedmore House
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At Riverlands Wedding Barn in Yorkshire, England, the bride and groom warmly embrace and greet guests, navigating a gauntlet row of handshakes and hugs. The scene embodies the joyous and inclusive spirit of the reception.
Bride and Groom Share Joyful Greetings at Riverlands Wedding Barn
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At Owen House Wedding Barn in Manchester, UK, the bride and guests toast and clink champagne bottles, sharing in the celebratory spirit. This lively moment captures the joy and camaraderie of the occasion.
Bride and Guests Celebrate with Champagne at Owen House Wedding Barn
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In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a wedding ceremony unfolds with a stunning view of downtown in the background, while glass reflections capture the guests seated.
Milwaukee Wedding: Downtown Views Reflected in Glass During Ceremony
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At the groom's sister's farmhouse in Viterbo, Lazio, serving as the reception venue, the newlyweds share a kiss while seated at the head table. Surrounding guests continue to dine calmly, adding to the serene and intimate atmosphere of the celebration.
Newlyweds Share Serene Kiss at Viterbo Farmhouse Reception, Enhancing Intimate Atmosphere Amid Dining Guests
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At St. Peter's Church in Guernsey, the couple faces their guests during the final hymn, with warm bokeh light bursts in the foreground.
Guernsey Nuptials: Couple Faces Guests During Final Hymn at St. Peter’s Church
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In the streets of Paris, Île-de-France, right after the ceremony, the bride and her maid of honor share an emotional hug, surrounded by the guests.
Paris Bride, Maid of Honor Share Emotional Hug After Ceremony
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At a reception venue in Upper Austria, vendors carefully transport the wedding cake while guests, lined up behind a hedge of roses, eagerly watch. The scene combines anticipation and beauty amidst the floral backdrop.
Vendors Transport Wedding Cake as Eager Guests Watch Behind Rose Hedge in Upper Austria Reception Scene
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At Villa Giulia in Vitorchiano, the bride tenderly kisses her daughter on the cheek as guests surround them, capturing the heartfelt moment with their smartphones. This touching scene highlights the love and attention.
Bride's Tender Kiss on Daughter's Cheek Captured by Guests at Villa Giulia, Highlighting Love and Attention
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At the Inn on Peaks Island in Maine, as the ceremony concludes, the groom is taken by surprise when guests shower him with petals. This spontaneous moment adds an extra layer of joy and celebration to the day.
Groom Surprised by Petal Shower from Guests, Adding Joy to Ceremony Conclusion at Maine's Inn on Peaks Island
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At Gite L'essentiel in Le Haut Breda, the bride and groom share a kiss amidst a colorful display created by surprise smoke bombs set off by their guests.
Bride and Groom Kiss Amid Surprise Smoke Bombs at Gite L'essentiel Wedding in Le Haut Breda Scene
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At Stokes Farm Barn in Wokingham, guests relish the challenge of a limbo contest amid the lively evening party. The nighttime setting enhances the joyous and spirited mood of the celebration.
A Stokes Farm Barn in Wokingham challenge of a limbo
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At Elmore Court in Gloucester, England, during a lively drinking game with guests, one participant enthusiastically knocks back a full glass of wine. This spirited moment captures the fun and camaraderie of the celebration.
Guest Enthusiastically Downs Wine at Elmore Court, Capturing Fun and Camaraderie in Gloucester Wedding Celebration
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