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The following “Historic” 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 “Historic” 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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In Mérida, the bride and groom stand in front of a colonial house, their portrait shaped by historic architecture and the warm character of the city.
In Mérida, The Bride And Groom Pose Before A Colonial House, Historic And Warm
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A couple dances atop the historic ruins of San Francisco, California, during a pre-wedding engagement session filled with movement and timeless romance.
Historic Ruins Set The Stage For A Dancing Couple In San Francisco, California
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A couple walks hand in hand through a narrow street in Venice, Italy, during a romantic pre-wedding engagement photo session.
Hand In Hand The Couple Wander Through Venice, Italy During Their Engagement Session
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A couple walks hand in hand along an old stone wall in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain, during a scenic pre-wedding engagement photo session.
The Couple Walk Beside An Old Stone Wall In Cazorla, Jaén, Spain
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An engaged couple sits back-to-back on a historic stone fountain, laughing together during a pre-wedding portrait session in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain.
Back To Back Laughter Fills A Historic Fountain In Cazorla, Jaén, Spain
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Inside Castello delle Artiglierie dei Capitani in Terra del Sole, the spouses nest within the tower, creating a dramatic portrait rooted in the castle's historic stone setting.
Inside Castello Delle Artiglierie Dei Capitani In Terra Del Sole, Spouses Nest Within Tower
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An engaged couple walks past the historic Peace Hotel while holding hands during a stylish pre-wedding session at the Bund in Shanghai, China.
The Couple Walk Past The Peace Hotel At The Bund In Shanghai, China
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An engaged couple shares a quiet embrace on the elegant marble staircase inside Philadelphia City Hall during their pre-wedding portrait session.
Marble Staircase Elegance Frames The Couple Inside Philadelphia City Hall During Their Engagement Session
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An engaged couple shares a quiet moment in the driveway of Rhinefield House in Hampshire, England, ahead of their upcoming wedding.
Quiet Romance Fills The Driveway At Rhinefield House In Hampshire, England Before The Wedding
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In the city center of Leiden, Netherlands, the couple stands together at the top of a staircase, creating an elegant wedding-day portrait framed by the character of the historic setting.
Historic Stairs Frame The Couple In Leiden, Netherlands During Their Wedding Portrait Session
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In Úbeda, Jaén, Spain, the bride and groom stand before a majestic old stone building as her veil stretches around them, softly separating the couple from the historic backdrop.
Flowing Veil Frames The Couple Before Historic Architecture In Úbeda, Jaén, Spain
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At Cathedral of Jaén in Jaén, Spain, the bride and groom pose together for an elegant wedding-day portrait, framed by the grandeur and historic character of the cathedral setting.
Historic Grandeur Surrounds The Couple At Cathedral Of Jaén In Jaén, Spain
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At La Alhambra in Granada, Spain, the bride poses on the grand staircase, creating an elegant wedding-day portrait framed by the historic beauty and scale of the setting.
Grand Staircase Elegance Frames The Bride At La Alhambra In Granada, Spain
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The bride and groom stand beneath the archway leading to Schloss Heeren in Kamen, Germany, framed by the historic castle entrance.
Bride And Groom Stand Beneath The Archway At Schloss Heeren In Kamen, Germany
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Newlyweds walk together through the park at Wasserschloss Haus Voerde, Germany, enjoying a quiet stroll amid the grounds surrounding the historic estate.
Newlyweds Stroll Through The Grounds Of Wasserschloss Haus Voerde In Germany
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At Villa Canton in Italy, the bride and groom share a quiet portrait framed by the grand doorway of the historic villa, where elegant architecture, rich interior details, and dramatic backlighting draw the eye to their intimate embrace.
Historic Doorway Frames The Couple's Quiet Embrace At Villa Canton In Italy
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The bride and groom stand together at Piovera Castle, Italy, sharing a quiet and intimate wedding-day embrace within the historic surroundings of the estate.
Bride And Groom Embrace Within Historic Piovera Castle In Italy
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At Château de Bagnols in France's Beaujolais region, a backlit portrait of the bride and groom uses soft light streaming through the castle windows to reveal the rich texture of the historic stone walls while framing the couple in a timeless, romantic sce
Castle Windows Illuminate The Couple At Château De Bagnols In France's Beaujolais Region
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Pre-wedding engagement portrait of a couple on a vibrant colonial street in Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico, framed by colorful historic buildings.
Colorful Colonial Streets Frame The Couple In Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico Engagement Portrait
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On the Bund in Shanghai, China, they laugh and hug freely on the city street, arms outstretched, making a joyful portrait that feels celebratory and alive.
On The Bund In Shanghai The Couple Laughs And Hugs In A Joyful Street Portrait
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On the Bund in Shanghai, China, he leads her by the hand through sunlit streets, while historic buildings frame an elegant, timeless portrait full of romance.
On The Bund In Shanghai He Leads Her Hand Through Sunlit Historic Streets For Engagement Session
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In Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany, the couple holds hands beneath a brick arch and wooden door, creating an elegant engagement portrait with historic textures and warm charm.
In Colle Val D Elsa Tuscany The Couple Holds Hands Beneath A Brick Archway For Engagement Session
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At Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania, the couple shares a quiet kiss framed by a historic doorway, with clean architecture and symmetry shaping a timeless portrait.
At Washington Crossing Historic Park In Pennsylvania The Couple Kisses Through A Framed Doorway
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Along the historic cypress-lined road at Ribano Castle in Savignano sul Rubicone, Italy, the couple shares a tender embrace beneath centuries-old trees, bathed in the warm glow of sunset light.
Couple Embraces Beneath Cypress Trees At Ribano Castle In Savignano Sul Rubicone, Italy
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In a romantic alley in Venice, a silhouetted couple stands close together, their outlines softened by the historic setting and the city’s dreamy atmosphere.
In A Romantic Venice Alley The Silhouetted Couple Poses Close Against Dreamy Historic Shadows
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In Venice, the couple shares a romantic engagement photoshoot surrounded by historic waterways, soft light, and classic Italian scenery that enhances their connection.
In Venice The Couple Poses In A Romantic Engagement Session Along Historic Waterways
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In Dubrovnik, Croatia, the seated couple poses on the steps at sunset during their engagement session, sharing a calm portrait with warm colors, historic surroundings, and gentle intimacy.
In Dubrovnik Croatia The Seated Couple Poses At Sunset With Warm Historic Surroundings
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At San Galgano Abbey in Tuscany, Italy, the bride and groom share a timeless portrait surrounded by the abbey's remarkable architecture, creating an elegant image that blends romance with the grandeur of the historic setting.
Historic Architecture Frames The Couple At San Galgano Abbey In Tuscany, Italy Beautifully
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At Galleria Subalpina in Turin, Italy, the couple share an elegant couple portrait beneath the gallery's historic architecture, creating a timeless image that blends their connection with the beauty of the city center.
Historic Elegance Surrounds The Couple At Galleria Subalpina In Turin, Italy During Their Portrait
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In the city center of Aix en Provence, the couple shares a stylish engagement portrait on separate benches amid historic streets, soft light, and the old world rhythm of the city.
In Aix En Provence The Photographer Places The Couple On Separate Benches For Stylish Symmetry
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