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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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At Hotel Milagres, a young girl assists the groom as he prepares for the wedding. This tender moment highlights the supportive and joyful atmosphere of the occasion.
Young Girl Lends a Hand to Groom at Hotel Milagres
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At Villa di Ulignano in Tuscany, Italy, the bride and her father share a reaction of joy and excitement upon seeing the groom as they arrive at the wedding ceremony. This heartfelt moment underscores the anticipation and happiness of the day.
Joyful Arrival: Bride and Father Share Excitement at Villa di Ulignano Ceremony
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At a reception venue in Krakow, Malopolskie, a tight shot captures the bride embracing her emotional mother. The heartfelt hug underscores the deep bond and significance of the moment.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Hug with Mother in Krakow
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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 Vinilia Wine Resort in Puglia, Italy, the groom is visibly emotional and teary-eyed as he watches his bride arrive for their sunny outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom's Heartfelt Tears: A Sunny Puglia Wedding at Vinilia Wine Resort
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At a reception venue in Krakow, Malopolskie, a tight shot captures the groom hugging the bride, while her touched sister joins the embrace. The emotional moment highlights the love and connection shared among them.
Groom, Bride, and Sister Share Heartfelt Moment in Krakow
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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, two fathers tend to their young children, slightly isolated from the main action during the wedding speeches. The moment highlights a quieter, tender side of the celebration.
Tender Duties: Fathers Nurture Young Ones Amidst Riverlands Wedding Barn
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At Batty Langley's Hotel in London, UK, a bride sits patiently as her daughter applies her makeup. This intimate and tender moment highlights their special bond on this significant day.
Mother-Daughter Moment: Bride's Makeup Touch-Up at Batty Langley's Hotel
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At Gibson Mill in Halifax, UK, the groom is moved to tears as he sees his new bride walking into their indoor ceremony.
Groom's Tearful Joy at Gibson Mill Wedding Ceremony, Halifax, UK
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At the Inn at Long Shore in Westport, CT, the couple shares a laugh during their outdoor ceremony on the grass. The bride exudes joy and connection at this special moment.
Joyful Exchange Highlights Ceremony at the Inn at Long Shore
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At the Grafton Inn in Grafton, VT, the bride and groom share their first dance captured in a high-angle shot. The romantic low light setting enhances the intimacy of this moment.
First Dance Romance: Intimate Moment Under Low Lights at Grafton Inn
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At The Ponds at Bolton Valley in Bolton, VT, a high-angle shot captures the couple kissing and recessing from the ceremony on the grass. Sunlight bathes the scene, highlighting the joy and natural beauty of their special day.
Couple's Joyful Recessional Kiss at The Ponds at Bolton Valley
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At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, the bride shares a heartfelt hug with her mother-in-law in the shade of a tree. This tender embrace highlights the warmth and connection between the two.
Bride and Mother-in-Law Share Heartfelt Hug Under Tree at Burgundy, France, Wedding Reception Scene
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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 The Barn at Boyden Farm in Cambridge, VT, the groom's family, seated in the front row, all share a joyful laugh during the wedding ceremony.
Groom's Family Shares Joyful Laugh at Vermont Barn Wedding Ceremony
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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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At Parco dei Cimini in Soriano (VT), a friend of the bride carefully places the veil on her while surrounded by attentive friends. The scene, set in a room with unusual lamps, combines excitement with a touch of the surreal.
Friend Attends Bride’s Veil in Surreal Parco dei Cimini Room, Amid Eager Friends and Unusual Lamps
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At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, a pregnant guest poses for a portrait taken by her partner. The photo captures their shared joy and anticipation amid the festive backdrop of the celebration.
Pregnant Guest Poses for Portrait by Partner, Capturing Joy at Burgundy, France, Wedding Reception Scene
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In Paris, Île-de-France, during the outdoor ceremony, the little maid of honor watches with curiosity as the bride and groom exchange wedding rings. Her eager interest adds a sweet and endearing touch to the formal proceedings.
Little Maid of Honor Curiously Watches Ring Exchange, Adding Sweet Touch to Paris Outdoor Ceremony
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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 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 Yanik Mektep in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride receives a heartfelt and sincere look from her grandmother, bathed in sunlight. The scene is enriched with smiles, encapsulating the warmth and love shared on this special occasion.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Look with Grandmother, Illuminated by Sunlight at Yanik Mektep in Istanbul Wedding Scene
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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 La Grange aux Fées in Autrans, Isère, France, the bride and groom enjoy a joyful stroll in the rain, walking along the paved drive as a light snowfall adds a touch of wintry charm to the scene.
Bride and Groom Stroll in Rain and Snow at La Grange aux Fées, Autrans, Isère
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At Eton College Chapel, the bride laughs wildly while holding the groom as they walk through a jubilant flurry of confetti. This joyful moment captures the exuberance and delight of their celebration.
Bride Laughs Wildly Amid Confetti Flurry with Groom at Eton College Chapel, Celebrating Exuberant Wedding Joy
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In Paris, the bride and groom, along with their witnesses, enjoy a boat trip while their dog paces worriedly on the deck above them.
Bride and Groom Enjoy Boat Trip in Paris as Dog Paces Above, Adding Humorous Touch
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In Paris, under a tent with clear side panels, the groom dries his tears after being deeply moved by his wife's heartfelt speech.
Groom Moved to Tears by Bride's Speech at Paris Wedding
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At Hampton Court House in the UK, the bride and groom share their first kiss, captured in a black-and-white image. Surrounded by clapping guests, the moment beautifully highlights the joy and celebration of the occasion.
Bride and Groom's First Kiss at Hampton Court House: Black-and-White Photo Captures Joyful Celebration
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