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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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A picturesque wedding photograph of a glowing mist enveloping newlyweds in Dorsoduro, Venice, evoking an artistic painting-like ambiance on their special day.
Enveloped in Glowing Mist: A Romantic Wedding Portrait in Dorsoduro, Venice, Capturing Timeless Beauty
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Newlyweds on their special day at a charming farm venue in Estancia, Rosario Argentina - the bride and groom walking hand in hand near fields at the close of their celebration.
Romantic Newlyweds Stroll Through Fields at Charming Farm Venue in Estancia, Rosario Argentina
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A captivating wedding portrait taken in Beaujolais, France, showcasing the bride against a beautifully lit Lyon skyline during the blue hour.
Bride's Radiance: Lyon Skyline Backdrop in Beaujolais at Blue Hour Wedding Portrait
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A couple in formal attire enjoys a leisurely horseback ride at Fantasy Ranch in Crested Butte, Colorado, on their wedding day, showcasing the beauty of love and nature blending together in a breathtaking setting.
Love and Nature Unite: Wedding Couple on Horseback at Fantasy Ranch, Crested Butte, Colorado
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A candid and spontaneous shot taken on the couple's wedding day at Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, with the husband playfully giving his new wife a casual pat on the backside.
Emerald Lake Elation: Husband's Playful Pat on Bride's Backside Captured in Crested Butte Wedding
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A joyous couple laughs during their lakeside ceremony in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, framed by vibrant, beautiful flowers capturing a unique and charming moment on their wedding day.
Lakeside Laughter: Vibrant Flowers Frame Joyous Couple's Charming Lake Tekapo Wedding Moment
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A funny moment at Wild Basin Lodge in Colorado captured on the wedding day, as the groom warms up by the fireplace after the chilly ceremony, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
Groom's Charismatic Cozy-up by Fireplace at Wild Basin Lodge Wedding In Colorado
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A low angle image captured at Convento de Penedo, as the bride and groom's hands touch beneath the ancient fresco of the chapel on their wedding day.
Tender Touch at Convento de Penedo: Bride and Groom's Hands Beneath Ancient Fresco
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Bride dancing energetically under DJ lights with her friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho venue on the wedding day.
Joyful Bride Embracing Fun Moments with Friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho Wedding Celebration
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A timeless black and white photograph capturing a bride and groom under a beautiful arch in Chicago, highlighting the intricate architecture.
Underneath Chicago's Enchanting Arch: A Timeless Bride and Groom Embracing in Monochrome Splendor
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Emotional bride shedding tears while embracing groom at Woodlands in Cottonwood Canyon Bozeman MT, captured in a timeless black and white photograph on their wedding day.
Tears of Love: Emotional Bride Embracing Groom in Timeless Black and White at Woodlands Bozeman
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A timeless black and white photo of a bride getting her final touch up by a stylist on her wedding day at the charming Borgo Fregnano venue in Faenza, Italy, evoking a sense of nostalgia and elegance.
Nostalgic Elegance: Bride's Final Touch at Borgo Fregnano Venue in Faenza, Italy
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A beautiful moment frozen in time as the bride gets ready with help from her stylist on her wedding day at the venue in Rho, Milan, Italy.
Captivating Bride: Getting Ready with Stylist in Rho, Milan, Italy Wedding Venue
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An elegant wedding scene captured at The Sanya Edition Hotel in China, as the couple's niece watches attentively during their first dance, adding a sweet touch to the celebration.
Lovely Niece Observes Adoringly: First Dance Magic at The Sanya Edition Hotel in China
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A romantic image taken on a wedding day at Hi-Level Golf Course in Kossuth, PA, where a couple is sharing a tender kiss amidst lush green foliage before heading back to their reception.
Romantic Kiss at Hi-Level: Couple Embraces in Lush Garden at Kossuth Wedding Reception
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Bride and groom in wedding attire playfully swing golf clubs on the driving range at Arrowhead Golf Course in Colorado, creating a unique and engaging image full of fun and personality.
Swinging Golf Clubs: Bride and Groom Have Fun at Arrowhead Golf Course in Colorado
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A candid moment captured during a wedding ceremony at the Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy, as a father lovingly removes his daughter's bridal veil at the altar in a serene and heartfelt scene.
Father's Tender Touch: Captivating Wedding Moment at Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy
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A heartwarming moment at The Bride's House in Jarnac, France as the father views the sight of his daughter in her beautiful wedding gown, surrounded by her mother, sister, and niece in this candid wedding day photograph.
Tender Moment at The Bride's House in Jarnac Captures Emotion of Father Seeing Daughter
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A couple exchanges vows in a captivating outdoor setting at Artist Point, Washington, with the majestic mountain as the backdrop, the sun gently rising, all captured in a candid and authentic photograph that tells a touching wedding day story.
Romantic Vows at Artist Point: Majestic Mountain backdrop for Candid and Authentic Wedding Photograph
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A candid and detailed shot taken at a wedding reception in Linz Church, showcasing children and matching dress patterns in a serene setting, capturing a documentary-like moment on the special day.
Children Dressed in Matching Patterns: Candid Moment at Linz Church Wedding Reception
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Bride and groom having fun with shots at their Addington Palace wedding, captured in a candid moment of celebration during the party.
Captured Moments: Bride and Groom's Joyful Shots at Addington Palace Wedding Celebration
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A joyful moment from a wedding day captured in Berkshire, as the bride and groom playfully dodge confetti thrown by guests during the ceremony's finale, showcasing the fun and celebratory atmosphere of a wedding celebration.
Berkshire Bliss: Bride and Groom Dodge Delightful Confetti at Wedding Finale Festivities
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Emotional moment captured in black and white at Benvenuto Banquet Facility in Boynton Beach, FL as groom shares a heartfelt handshake with his father, watched over by his adoring mother, just before the wedding ceremony begins, evoking a sense of family.
Father and Mother Witness Emotional Groom's Handshake Before Wedding at Benvenuto Banquet Facility
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A candid hug shot of a heartfelt moment between mother and son at Offley Place in Hertfordshire on the day of the wedding ceremony.
Mother-Son Embrace: Touching Moment Captured at Offley Place in Hertfordshire During Wedding Celebration
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A vibrant and joyful wedding moment captured at Grand Hyatt in Goa, India, as the bride walks down the aisle surrounded by festive colors and celebration, epitomizing the joy and fun of the party atmosphere at this memorable event.
Bride's Joyful Journey at Grand Hyatt In Goa, India's Festive Wedding Party
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A romantic shot at a picture-perfect outdoor wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, capturing the love and joy between two people against a gorgeous sunset backdrop.
A Romantic Sunset Moment at an Idyllic Outdoor Wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan
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A unique perspective of the first dance at The Lalit, Udaipur, on a wedding day, captured in a timeless black and white photograph with a low angle shot, evoking nostalgia and elegance.
Elegant First Dance Bliss at The Lalit, Udaipur: Timeless Black and White Romance
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A nature portrait captured in Germany during the First Look session at a serene outdoor wedding venue, beautifully encapsulating the essence of the special day.
Enchanting First Look: Serene Nature Portrait at a German Outdoor Wedding Venue
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A candid shot of the First Look moment at Gerbers Bootshaus Uhingen, where the groom smiles while holding the bride's bouquet, capturing a genuine and heartwarming wedding day memory.
Heartwarming First Look at Gerbers Bootshaus Uhingen: Groom's Joyful Smile Holding Bride's Bouquet
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A captivating silhouette of a soon-to-be couple against the beautiful Breton coastline on their wedding day in France, captured in style as they celebrate their special day.
Romantic Silhouette of Bride and Groom Against Breton Coastline on Wedding Day in France
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