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The following “Natural beauty” 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 “Natural beauty” 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 São Paulo, a couple stands face to face on red rock, backlit by warm sunlight. The scene captures the intimate connection and natural beauty of their surroundings.
Backlit Connection: Love Illuminated on São Paulo's Sunlit Red Rock
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At Rob Wallace Park in Midland, NC, a couple shares a dreamy, romantic embrace in a field, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature.
Love Flourishes Amidst Nature's Serenity at Rob Wallace Park
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In Crete Senesi, Tuscany, a couple walks along a dirt roadway, surrounded by a stunning landscape under a clear blue sky, highlighting the area's natural beauty.
Love Unfolds on a Scenic Path in Crete Senesi
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In London, UK, a couple stands low in a tall vertical frame, surrounded by a sunlit forest scene, blending natural beauty with their serene presence.
Engaged Couple's Love Shines in London's Verdant Forest Scene
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In London, UK, a couple's portrait captures them outdoors, framed by a picturesque tree scene that enhances the natural beauty and warmth of their connection.
London Love Captured Amidst Picturesque Trees and Warmth
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In Napa Valley, CA, the happy couple makes their ceremony exit down a candle-lined aisle, surrounded by lush foliage, flowers, and delighted guests, creating a scene of joy and natural beauty.
Happy Couple Exits Down Candle-Lined Aisle in Lush Napa Valley Ceremony
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In Saint Même d'en Bas, France, a couple shares a passionate kiss in front of a cascading waterfall, blending romance with the enchanting natural beauty of the scene.
A Passionate Kiss at the Waterfall in Saint Même d'en Bas, France
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At Château de Montrouge, during a golden session the couple is captured as the groom stands behind the bride, wrapping his arms around her while surrounded by lush green foliage.
Groom Embraces Bride Amid Lush Foliage in Golden Hour Session at Château de Montrouge
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In Acadia National Park, Maine, a bride and groom twirl joyfully near an evergreen forest, close to the water, surrounded by the park's breathtaking natural landscape.
Bride and Groom Twirl Joyfully Near Evergreen Forest and Water in Acadia National Park's Breathtaking Landscape, Maine
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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 Mersin Hilton Hotel, the couple is silhouetted between the palms, set against the deep tones of the sky. This artistic portrait creates a dramatic and romantic mood, highlighting the natural beauty of the backdrop.
Dramatic Silhouette: Couple Between Palms Against Deep Sky Creates Romantic Scene at Mersin Hilton Hotel Wedding
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In Muir Woods, San Francisco, the bride and groom share a kiss atop a large fallen redwood tree, surrounded by the towering giants and serene natural beauty of the forest.
Bride and Groom Kiss Atop Fallen Redwood Amidst Towering Trees in Muir Woods Wedding Scene
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At Woodland Weddings in Tring, a couple stands lovingly on a rural dirt road near lush green fields. The groom embraces the bride from behind, amidst the natural beauty of the countryside.
Groom Embraces Bride on Rural Road at Woodland Weddings in Tring
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A couple hikes on rocks on their wedding day in Dyrholaey, Iceland. The view from above shows mist and cloudy skies.
Couple's Wedding Day Hike Amidst Dyrholaey's Misty Vistas
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The wedding couple embrace in a beautiful Icelandic flower field, with a traditional church in the background, on their special wedding day in Snaefellsnes, Iceland.
Couple's Embrace in Flower Field by Church in Snaefellsnes
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Newlyweds at Kvernufoss, Iceland, admiring the picturesque waterfall as a small rainbow appears in the background on their wedding day.
Newlyweds Gaze at Kvernufoss Waterfall Graced by Rainbow
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Intimate photo of a couple during their portrait session in a wooded area on the day of their wedding in Alcamo, Italy.
Intimate Portrait of Newlyweds Amid Alcamo's Natural Beauty
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The portrait captured at Coworth Park, depicting a newlywed couple in a close and loving embrace against the tranquil backdrop of an open field with the venue in the background, was awarded a Spotlight Award by the WPJA.
Field of Love: Intimate Embrace at Coworth Park
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An engaged couple stands lovingly on a quiet countryside road in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, framed by the region's iconic rolling hills and natural beauty in their engagement portrait.
An engaged couple stands lovingly on a quiet countryside road in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, framed by the region's iconic rolling hills and natural beauty in their engagement portrait.
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An engaged couple overlooking a tranquil lake in the Crete Senesi region of Tuscany, their engagement portrait capturing the area's rolling hills and natural beauty.
Tranquil Love in Crete Senesi: Engaged Couple's Portrait Overlooking Lake, Embracing Tuscany's Rolling Hills and Natural Beauty
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At Praia da Guarita in Torres, Brazil, the romantic interplay between the sea and towering rocks creates a beautiful, serene backdrop for a wedding portrait scene filled with devotion.
Romantic Sea and Rocks Provide Serene Backdrop for Wedding Portrait at Praia da Guarita, Torres, Brazil
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Romantic passion and natural beauty on full display in this intimate portrait of a couple in the Gorges de l'Ardèche.
Passion in the Wild: An Intimate Portrait at Gorges de l'Ardèche
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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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A wedding couple stands in a meadow at Pearl Lake, Colorado, surrounded by the natural beauty of the landscape.
Pearl Lake Meadow Wedding: Colorado Couple Embraced by Nature's Beauty
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This beautiful photo captures the natural beauty of a couple's winter wedding at Christies of Genesee in Colorado. It showcases the stunning fog and snow-covered trees, perfectly captured by a skilled artistic wedding photojournalist.
Fog and Snow-Covered Trees at Christies of Genesee Wedding Ceremony
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Witness a captivating sunset portrait at Tunnels Beaches, Devon featured by The Artistic Guild of the WPJA. A striking display of warm light and natural beauty captured in this wedding photo.
Sunset Serenity: Captivating Warm Light at Tunnels Beaches, Devon
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A romantic forest portrait captures the newlyweds at Pinecrest Wedding and Event Center in Palmer Lake, Colorado. The image emphasizes the couple amidst the natural beauty of the wooded setting.
Newlyweds Embrace in Romantic Forest Portrait at Pinecrest Wedding in Colorado
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Watford, England - Surrounded by the natural beauty of Cassiobury Park, this engaged couple shares a tender embrace as they pose for a portrait session by the river. The bright scene is reflected in the water.
An Engaged Couple's Portrait Session in the Picturesque Cassiobury Park, Watford, England
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A romantic image captured as the groom lifts his bride on a rustic path in the forest surrounded by lush greenery in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Wedding Pic | Romantic Groom Lifts Bride on Rustic Forest Path Surrounded by Greenery
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Engaged couple's black and white portrait at Bluff Trailhead in Gualala, CA, showcasing their love amidst the natural beauty of monochromatic foliage.
Capturing Pure Love: Monochromatic Foliage and an Engaged Couple at Bluff Trailhead in Gualala, CA
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