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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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In Oxfordshire, UK, a candid moment is caught on camera on wedding day at the venue, as the bride makes a humorous expression while her bridesmaids help adjust her dress.
Oxfordshire Bride's Candid Humorous Moment with Bridesmaids at Wedding Venue in UK
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A candid image of a bride being lifted by an all-female bridal party at Hackney Town Hall on her wedding day, showcasing unity and joy in celebration.
Unity and Joy: Bride Lifted by All-Female Bridal Party at Hackney Town Hall
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A black and white intimate portrait of a bride and groom on their wedding day at Château de Cruzy, France, showcasing a tender embrace frozen in time.
Tender Embrace: Bride and Groom at Château de Cruzy, France in Timeless Black and White
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Intimate black and white portrait of a bride and groom touching foreheads captured on their wedding day at Château de Cruzy, France, showcasing the bond and love between them in a romantic setting.
Romantic French Connection: Bride and Groom Bonding at Château de Cruzy in Monochrome Beauty
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A beautiful wedding photo taken during a couple session at Château Bas d'Aumelas in Montpellier, showcasing the bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss at sunset under the trees.
Romantic Sunset Kiss at Château Bas d'Aumelas: Bride and Groom's Beautiful Montpellier Moment
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A candid and heartwarming shot on the wedding day in Lyon, showing a joyful grandmother and granddaughter playfully holding photo props of lips and a mustache over her mouth.
Joyful Generations: Grandma and Granddaughter Playfully Pose with Props in Lyon Wedding Celebration
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High angle shot of the bride writing a letter to her husband at Dockside Guest Quarters in York, Maine, on their wedding day.
Bride's Intimate Letter Writing Moment at Dockside Guest Quarters, York, Maine Wedding
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Wedding day bliss at Aragosta Deer Isle Maine, as the couple shares a joyous embrace on the rocky Maine shore, wrapped up in each other's arms and beaming with happiness.
Blissful Embrace: A Wedding Day at Aragosta Deer Isle Maine Shore
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Newlyweds share a tender embrace on a crisp fall day at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, creating a timeless and intimate detail shot in the great outdoors.
Embracing Love: Fall Wedding Romance at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine
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A romantic wedding photo captured at Flag Hill Winery in New Hampshire, showing a couple sitting by an orchard with a campfire burning in the background during the tranquil blue hour after a rainy day.
Romantic Wedding Bliss at Flag Hill Winery: Couple by Orchard with Campfire at Blue Hour
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A beautiful wedding image taken at Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Maine, showcasing the newlyweds beaming with joy against the picturesque backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean as the wind gently blows through their hair and boat sails.
Newlywed Joy at Perkins Cove: A Stunning Moment by the Atlantic Ocean in Maine
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A bride, accompanied by her father, walks towards the ceremony at Hacienda Zorita in Salamanca, Spain, with a flower girl's Barbie doll in the foreground, adding a touch of whimsy to the wedding day capture.
Bride, Father, and Barbie: En Route to Ceremony at Hacienda Zorita in Salamanca, Spain
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A lovely moment captured in Oxford City Centre, UK, as two brides cross paths on their way to their respective wedding venues, creating a beautiful and unique scene of double anticipation and excitement in the city's historic setting.
Brides Crossing Paths: Double Anticipation in Oxford City Centre Wedding Bustle
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Beautiful wedding day moment as the bride's mother plays piano at the dinner party in Saint Martin de Ré, France.
Elegant Piano Serenade: Bride's Mother Performs at Dinner Party in Saint Martin de Ré
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The Vienne wedding preparations - the bride is surrounded by her attendants in a cozy room at home, adjusting her dress for the ceremony.
Elegance in Vienne: Bride And Attendants Prepare in Cozy Home For Wedding Ceremony
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A romantic wedding portrait taken at night in Houtmaat, Hengelo, The Netherlands, shows two beautiful women in love, with their silhouettes reflecting on the water.
Silhouettes of Love: Nighttime Wedding Portrait at Houtmaat, Hengelo, The Netherlands, with Two Brides
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A classic Americana-style portrait of a couple on their wedding day at Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah, Georgia, featuring stiff poses and symmetrical framing accented by greenery.
Symmetrical Americana Romance: Wedding Day at Ships Of The Sea in Savannah, Georgia
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A charming scene unfolds as children prepare for the big day by reading kids books at Morley Hayes Golf Course in Derbyshire, captured in a candid moment during a wedding.
Charming Children Engrossed In Kids Books at Morley Hayes Golf Course Wedding in Derbyshire
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A touching moment at Thorpe Gardens as the bride is moved to tears during the groom's heartfelt speech on their wedding day.
Bride Moved to Tears by Groom's Heartfelt Speech at Thorpe Gardens Wedding Ceremony
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Wedding day moment at Millfields Farm Venue: Groom reading vows to bride during indoor ceremony, captured in a charming black and white style for a timeless touch.
Charming Black and White: Groom's Vow Reading to Bride at Millfields Farm Venue
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A newlywed couple stands beneath a canopy of lush trees at Stockton House during their outdoor wedding ceremony, with billowy clouds and a clear blue sky completing the picturesque scene.
Enchanting Outdoor Wedding at Stockton House: Newlyweds Amid Lush Trees, Billowy Clouds, Clear Sky
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A vibrant and festive photo captured at Calke Abbey Riding School, featuring a joyous bride and groom dancing surrounded by their wedding guests in a rustic venue setting.
Joyous Bride and Groom Dancing at Calke Abbey Riding School: Rustic Wedding Celebration Capture
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At a wedding in NRW, Germany, the groom is tenderly kissed by an elder guest, capturing a heartfelt moment in a nostalgic black and white photograph.
Tender Kiss: Heartfelt Moment at NRW Wedding Captured in Nostalgic Black and White Photograph
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A touching scene at Schloss Herten, Germany, where the bride receives a warm kiss and hug from an elder gentleman immediately following the ceremony on her wedding day.
Elderly Gentleman Tenderly Embraces Bride After Ceremony at Schloss Herten, Germany Wedding
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A Washington DC wedding couple embraces in front of a vibrant rainbow wall, symbolizing beauty and love on their special day.
Vibrant Rainbow Wall Embrace: Washington DC Wedding Couple Symbolize Beauty and Love On Special Day
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Emotional black and white image captured at a bride and groom's home in Nances city, Savoie, France, showcasing a heartfelt first look as the bride sheds tears during an embrace on their wedding day.
Tears of Joy in Nances City: Emotional Monochrome First Look at Bride and Groom's Home
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In Gorizia, Italy, a bride is gracefully exiting a black car on her wedding day, her veil elegantly caught by the wind, adding a touch of sophistication and style to this glamorous moment.
Elegant Bride Exiting Black Car in Gorizia, Italy, Veil Caught By Wind on Wedding Day
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Emotion-filled photo of newlyweds dancing at Zemono Castle in Slovenia, captured in a classic black and white style, showcasing the couple's intimate first dance on the unembellished dance floor from a unique overhead angle.
Love's First Waltz: Newlyweds Dance at Zemono Castle, Slovenia in Timeless Black and White
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A captivating portrait of an embracing bride and groom at Villa Elodia in Udine, Italy, their reflection captured in a mirror during a dreamy night portrait session on their wedding day.
Captivating Night Portrait: Embracing Bride and Groom at Villa Elodia, Udine, Italy. Mirror Reflection
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Newlyweds exiting a gazebo ceremony at Castelvecchio, Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy, captured in a candid moment as guests shower them with rice, creating a joyful and authentic scene.
Candid Joy: Newlyweds Exiting Castelvecchio Gazebo Ceremony in Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy Amidst Rice Shower
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