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The following “Newlyweds” 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 “Newlyweds” 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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Newlyweds jump for joy in front of a charming Parisian door at their Île-de-France reception venue.
Newlyweds Leap into Happily Ever After at Enchanting Île-de-France Venue
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Wedding portrait in the beautiful Schlosspark location, featuring a newlywed couple embracing under the bride's veil.
Newlyweds share a tender moment in Schlosspark wedding portrait
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Newlyweds on their wedding day at sunset in a convertible, photographed at Domaine de la Clausade in Mauguio, with a beautiful sunset in the background.
Mauguio Sunset Wedding Pic | Newlyweds in Convertible at Domaine de la Clausade
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In Venice, Italy, a romantic shot of the happy newlyweds, surrounded by the city's iconic architecture and adorned with her beautiful bouquet.
VENICE, ITALY | Newlyweds Embrace in Romantic Venetian Setting
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Wedding day portrait at Hambacher schloss, featuring dynamic composition of light, shadows, and graphic architecture as the groom tenderly holds his bride.
HAMBACHER SCHLOSS | Groom Tenderly Holds Bride in Dynamic Wedding Portrait
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Overhead shot of newlyweds stealing a kiss in their vintage MG at the Arundel Town Hall in West Sussex, England.
ARUNDEL TOWN HALL | Overhead shot of newlyweds stealing kiss in old MG car
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A stylish portrait of the newlyweds, taken at Domaine du Moulin Neuf in France. The couple exudes a magazine-worthy coolness in this edgy shot.
Romantic and Chic: Newlyweds Nailed the Shot at Domaine du Moulin Neuf
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A touching image is captured in a home reception at Vendée, France. The newlyweds embrace, showcasing their wedding rings and undeniable love.
Artistic Shot Captures Tender Moment of Newlywed Love in Vendée, France
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Romantic scene of newlyweds holding hands in a vintage American car on their wedding day in Amsterdam, Noord Holland for a classic touch.
AMSTERDAM, NL | Classic Touch: Newlyweds Holding Hands in Vintage American Car
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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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In France's Moselle region, a silhouette of the newlyweds in their salon at the end of the evening, surrounded by the beauty of the room.
FRANCE'S MOSELLE REGION | Newlyweds' Salon Silhouette at the End of Night
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Newlyweds and their furry dog companion illuminated by off camera flash in a picturesque Scottish reception venue, Lodge on Loch Lomond. The happy trio poses on a stone wall with a serene lake as their backdrop.
LODGE ON LOCH LOMOND | Newlyweds and their Dog Posed Against Serene Lake at Scottish Venue
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A beautiful scene for the bride and groom captured at Kleif Farm in Iceland, surrounded by majestic Iceland ponies rearing up towards each other while the couple holds hands.
KLEIF FARM WEDDING | Bride and Groom Embraced Near Majestic Iceland Ponies
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A beautiful wedding day portrait captured at a reception venue Sherbrooke Castle Hotel in Glasgow. The bride and groom are backlit during a dance in this indoor session.
GLASGOW WEDDING | Backlit Bride and Groom Dancing at Reception Venue Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
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Couple lit by off-camera flash during a rainy night at their reception venue Boclair House, Glasgow, Scotland. Black and white image, featuring the B&G standing under a gazebo.
SCOTLAND WEDDING | Couple Lit by Off-Camera Flash at Rainy Reception Venue in Stirlingshire
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Beaming bride greeted by tender groom embrace in beautiful Screveton, Nottinghamshire wedding day portrait in the garden setting.
SCREVETON, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | Beaming Bride Greeted by Tender Groom Embrace in Beautiful Wedding Day Portrait at the Garden
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A romantic winter image captured as the newlyweds share a loving kiss in the snow at Fort Collins Colorado during their wedding reception.
FORT COLLINS COLORADO | A Romantic Winter Image Captured Outside of Newlywed's Wedding Reception
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Newlyweds on a historic battlefield at the Lion of Waterloo, Belgium, with a grass-covered pyramid as a backdrop.
LION OF WATERLOO | Newlyweds on a Historic Battlefield with Grass-Covered Pyramid Backdrop
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Newlyweds embrace on a ceremony wooden bench, captured from an aerial angle at Mushang restaurant in Xi'an."
XI'AN WEDDING PIC | Newlyweds Embrace on Ceremony Bench at Mushang Restaurant
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Newlyweds sway gracefully on the dance floor during their celebration at Domaine du Gouverneur. A final shot of their happiness as they bid farewell to the night.
DOMAIN DU GOUVERNEUR | The Couple Sways Gracefully on the Dance Floor
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The newlyweds share a blissful dance under a glimmer of sunlight amidst the breathtaking surroundings of Domaine de Messenas in the French mountains.
A Bride and Groom's Dreamlike Dance in the French Mountains
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At Istanbul, Turkey, the beaming newlyweds capture a special picture with their best friends on a boat, surrounded by the stunning blue skies.
Newlyweds Capture Dream Boat Wedding with Friends Against Stunning Blue Skies
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The newlywed couple exits the iconic Abbazia di san Benedetto in Polirone, located in San Benedetto Po in Mantova, Italy, and joyfully releases a dove into the warm sunlight, surrounded by the shadows of the historic old world building.
Love Takes Flight: Wedding Photo Captures Joyful Dove Release at Historic Church
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The bride and groom pose for a portrait at Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, perched on a curved stone wall against a backdrop of clouds and sky, evoking a sense of being on top of the world.
Newlyweds Take Majestic Portrait atop Baronesse Tacco Wall in Italy's Gorizia Region
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The happy couple is dancing the night away at their wedding reception at Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, as captured in this striking black and white low angle shot.
Happily Ever After in San Floriano del Collio: Stunning Black and White Image of Newlyweds' First Dance
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In Sulmona, Abruzzo, Italy, the newlyweds and their guests celebrate in style upon their grand arrival, standing together in a convertible car.
Newlyweds Arrive in Style: Sulmona, Italy Wedding Features Luxury Convertible Entrance
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Newlyweds embrace on their special day at Union Station in Denver, CO, with the elegant, historic building as their backdrop.
DENVER, CO | Newlyweds Embrace on Special Day at Union Station with Elegant, Old World Backdrop
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Intimate portrait of the newlyweds at Château de Tourville, gazing into each other's eyes near a window.
CHÂTEAU DE TOURVILLE | Newlyweds Basking in Love and Light near a Window
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Intimate portrait of the newlyweds at Château de Tourville, gazing into each other's eyes near a window.
CHÂTEAU DE TOURVILLE | Newlyweds Basking in Love and Light near a Window
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Romantic sunset portrait of a couple in the mountains of Asturias, Spain, wrapped in a loving embrace.
ASTURIAS SPAIN | Romantic Sunset Portrait of Newlyweds in Mountain Embrace
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