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The following “Love” 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 “Love” 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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The photo captures the joy and love of a Santa Barbara wedding as guests at the Villa and Vine are enamored with snapping pictures of adorable babies during cocktail hour, earning it a well-deserved WPJA Spotlight award.
Captivating Cuteness: Babies Steal the Show at Villa and Vine
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A stunning couple portrait at Noraburi Beach Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand captured as an elephant playfully joined in on the celebration, framing them with its graceful trunk.
Enchanted Moments: Love and Laughter with an Elephant at Noraburi Beach Resort
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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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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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Captured during a stunning sunset at YMCA Camp Fitch in Erie, PA, this award-winning photograph showcases a couple wrapped in each other's arms by the shore.
Sunset Embrace: Love by the Shore at YMCA Camp Fitch
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The capture showcases the intimate moments shared between a mother and her daughter, as the bride's mother helps her with a family heirloom bracelet at the picturesque Brewery Gulch Inn in Mendocino, California.
Generations of Love: A Heirloom's Embrace at Brewery Gulch Inn
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At the venue, the Marble House Project in Dorset VT, the happy couple is lifted off their feet for the traditional Hora dance captured by a skilled WPJA wedding photojournalist.
Happy Couple Lifted During Hora Dance at Marble House Project
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The happy newlyweds kiss in the photo booth, capturing their love under the sparkling stars at Marble House Project in Dorset, VT.
Newlyweds Share a Kiss in Photo Booth Under Stars at Marble House Project, Dorset, VT
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The bride shares a special moment with her sisters before saying "I do" at the charming Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Their reflection in the full mirror captures the love and anticipation in the air.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Moment with Sisters Before Ceremony at Inn at the Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, VT
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Inside the grand Hull City Hall, East Riding of Yorkshire, the bride and groom's little son is gently hushed, adding a sweet moment during the wedding ceremony.
Bride and Groom's Son is Gently Hushed During Ceremony at Hull City Hall, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Under the starlit sky at Villa Foscarini Cornaro, Gorgo Al Monticano, the newlyweds gracefully pass through radiant tunnels of sparklers, their faces glowing with happiness and love.
Newlyweds Walk Through Sparkler Tunnels Under Starlit Sky at Villa Foscarini Cornaro, Gorgo Al Monticano
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At Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy, the bride and groom share laughter and joy, moving through vibrant tunnels of waving ribbons held by their enthusiastic guests.
Bride and Groom Share Joyful Moment Through Ribbon Tunnels at Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy
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In Fribourg, Switzerland, under the wonderful sunlight, an eager group gathers on the grass for the exciting bouquet toss, adding lively anticipation to the cocktail reception.
Eager Guests Gather for Bouquet Toss under Sunlight at Cocktail Reception in Fribourg, Switzerland
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In London, UK, during the confetti celebration, vibrant colors burst into the air, filling the frame with a kaleidoscope of joy and excitement as they dance around the newlyweds.
Confetti Fills the Air in a Kaleidoscope of Joy Around Newlyweds in London, UK
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At Twin Oaks House Weddings in San Marcos, California, a curious baby makes an unexpected attempt to crawl onto the wedding aisle, bringing smiles as his mom gently reaches out to catch him.
Curious Baby Crawls Toward Wedding Aisle at Twin Oaks House Weddings, San Marcos, CA, as Mom Reaches to Catch Him
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In Grenoble, France, a charming scene unfolds as a little girl diligently helps carry the bride's dress, her small hands carefully lifting the train to assist her.
Little Girl Diligently Helps Carry Bride's Dress Train in Charming Scene in Grenoble, France
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Amidst the bustling preparations, the groom's children bring a playful and carefree energy to this loving and intimate wedding day captured by a skilled WPJA photographer at Bar Harbor Inn in Maine.
Bar Harbor Inn: A Beautiful and Fun Wedding Day with the Groom's Kids
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The flower girl proudly carries the bride and groom's rings down the aisle at Église de Lazenay, captured by a WPJA wedding photographer.
The Bride's Rings Brought by Flower Girl at Église de Lazenay
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Amidst the lively celebration at a Cleveland Reception Venue, a man proudly lifts a newborn baby, a powerful symbol of the love and new beginnings.
Cleveland Reception Venue Hosts Joyful Party as Proud Father Raises Adorable Son for All to See
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A groom's strong emotions are captured at Wildes Inn, as he tears up and receives comfort from loved ones upon the bride's arrival.
Groom Overwhelmed with Love at Wildes Inn as Bride Arrives
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Witnessing her parents' love, the bride's daughter proudly delivers the wedding rings at the ceremony in Trélazé, France.
Proud Daughter Delivers Rings for Parents' Love: A Wedding in Trélazé, France
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The bride gracefully arrived at the front of Vienne Church, her veil blowing in the wind, ready to embark on her special day.
A Beautiful Bride's Grand Arrival: Vienne Church, BW Grace Shot
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As the Yellowstone tourists snapped a quick selfie at the scenic viewpoint, the couple exchanged heartfelt vows surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty.
Celebrating Love and Nature at Yellowstone | Couple's Vows and Surprise Photobombers
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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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A touch of humor and love brought a contagious joy to this ring ceremony in the beautiful backdrop of Pezenas, France.
Love and laughter filled the air at the Pezenas, France ring ceremony
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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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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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Chaos and love intertwine as the bride's dog runs across her dress and yanks the veil as she comes down the aisle at Camp Caribou, Winslow, Maine.
Joyful Chaos at Camp Caribou: Dog Tangles Bride's Veil Mid Aisle
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Excitement and love filled the air as the newlyweds embraced on the steps of Théâtre du Moulinage in France, surrounded by their guests in matching red attire.
Newlyweds Embrace in Love and Laughter at Théâtre du Moulinage in France with Matchy Guests in Red
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Golden wedding bands beautifully framed by a glowing "LOVE" sign, symbolizing a radiant future together. Captured at La Grande Mare Hotel, Guernsey.
Golden Wedding Bands Framed by "LOVE" Sign at La Grande Mare Hotel in Guernsey
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