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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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The bride and groom walk side-by-side down the Notley Abbey driveway. A wedding photo captures the couple's progress after the ceremony.
Bride and Groom Stroll Down Notley Abbey Driveway Post-Ceremony
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A bride and groom pose for a portrait outside Hertford Register Office. The photo captures the couple after their marriage ceremony.
Bride and Groom's Portrait Outside Hertford Register Office Post-Ceremony
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In the Basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, the newlywed couple sits before the altar, captured in reflection and tranquility within the historic and beautiful setting.
Wedding Couple Seated Before Altar in Basilica of Saint Sernin, Toulouse
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At the groom's sister's farmhouse in Umbria, a wide-angle shot from above captures guests at the table toasting with the newlyweds. The scene is framed by the lush vegetation of the terrace, adding a natural and intimate atmosphere to the celebration.
Guests Toast Newlyweds Amid Lush Terraced Vegetation at Farmhouse in Umbria
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At Belpoggio Su Todi in Todi, Umbria, Italy, the newlyweds embrace in a garden, their heads gently touching as they are illuminated by beautiful light and kissed by the wind.
Newlyweds Embrace in Garden, Illuminated by Light and Wind at Belpoggio Su Todi in Umbria, Italy
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At the venue, Domaine de la Grand Maison in Oytier-Saint-Oblas, the newlyweds walk hand in hand through the venue's park at sunset, surrounded by a glowing frame of warm light that enhances the romantic ambiance.
Newlyweds Walk Hand in Hand Amidst Warm Sunset Glow in Romantic Park at Domaine de la Grand Maison
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On the steps of the town hall in Châteauroux, the newlyweds stand out vividly against the contrasting patterns and textures of the ground, creating a striking visual composition in front of the historic building.
Newlyweds Vividly Framed by Ground Patterns at Châteauroux Town Hall
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In the wheat fields of Lucera, Puglia, the newlyweds stand amid golden amber waves of grain, with the low sun behind them casting a warm glow over the picturesque countryside scene.
Newlyweds Stand Amid Golden Wheat Fields as Low Sun Casts Warm Glow in Lucera, Puglia Countryside Scene
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At Domaine Santa Maria in Villefranque, France, the newlyweds kick off their first dance with a lively disco style, bringing energy and excitement to the celebration as they take to the dance floor.
Newlyweds Begin Lively Disco-Style First Dance, Energizing Celebration at Domaine Santa Maria in Villefranque, France
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A happy bride and groom are smiling as they walk outside. They just got married in Ottawa, Ontario. Guests are throwing flower petals in the air to celebrate. The sun is shining, and everyone looks joyful.
Ottawa Wedding Bliss: Sun-Kissed Newlyweds Celebrate with Joyful Petal Shower
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At Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, the couple walks past their guests as celebratory petals are tossed, marking a joyful moment during their wedding celebration.Creery, of Colorado, is a wedding photographer for
Newlyweds Stroll Through Celebration at Della Terra Mountain Chateau
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At Villa Foscarini Cornaro in Gorgo Al Monticano, Treviso, Italy, the newlyweds share a sweet kiss while cutting their wedding cake.
Sweet Kiss at Villa Foscarini Cornaro, Italy during the cake cutting.
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At the Hôtel de Ville in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, the newlyweds walk down the aisle formed by wedding guests in the city hall's marriage chamber. The moment reflects the ceremony's joyous ambiance.
Joyful Aisle Walk: Newlyweds Celebrate at Toulouse City Hall Ceremony
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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 Bassin d'Arcachon, the newlyweds on a boat, are met with enthusiastic cheers from their guests. The joyous scene at the docks captures the celebratory spirit and support surrounding the couple on their wedding day.
Newlyweds Receive Cheers from Guests at Bassin d'Arcachon, Capturing Joyous Dockside Wedding Celebration
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At Mairie de Luçon in Vendée, the newlyweds exit the ceremony, with the groom in military dress. They walk through a gauntlet of military men holding hats in an arch, surrounded by flying bubbles, creating a festive and honorable exit.
Newlyweds Exit Mairie de Luçon Ceremony Through Military Arch Amid Bubbles, Celebrating Festive Honor in Vendée
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At Locanda Perinella in Vicenza, Italy, guests enjoy a humorous video dedicated to the newlyweds during the reception. This lighthearted screening adds joy and laughter to the celebration, highlighting the couple's special connections with their friends.
Guests Enjoy Humorous Video for Newlyweds at Locanda Perinella Reception, Adding Laughter to Joyous Celebration
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In an elegant indoor setting at Château de Plantadis, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss at the center of the scene during their secular ceremony, with all their guests seated behind them, witnessing the moment.
Couple's Kiss at Château de Plantadis Ceremony
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Outside Limoges City Hall, the newlyweds joyfully exit under a shower of confetti, while their loved ones look on with smiles and cheering, celebrating the happy couple's special day.
Limoges Wedding: Couple Exits City Hall to Cheers, Confetti Shower
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In front of City Hall in Saint-Genis-d'Hiersac, the newlyweds share a loving kiss. This bubble scene captures the joy and romance of their special day.
Newlyweds Share Romantic Kiss Amid Bubbles at Saint-Genis-d'Hiersac City Hall, Capturing Joyful Celebration
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At Mountain Crust Event Venue in Denver, Colorado, the newlyweds share their first kiss on sunlit grass, surrounded by seated guests in chairs who witness the moment under the blue sky.
Couple's First Kiss on Sunlit Grass at Denver Mountain Crust Wedding
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At Eglise de Montussan in Gironde, France, the newlyweds receive hugs from their parents. This touching moment unfolds at the end of the religious ceremony, capturing family love and celebration.
Newlyweds Embrace Parents Post-Ceremony at Eglise de Montussan, Celebrating Family Love in Gironde, France
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At Orangerie Elswout, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss, framed by the stunning venue and surrounded by joyful guests in the background, capturing the essence of the celebration.
At Orangerie Elswout, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss, beautifully framed by the venue and surrounded by joyful guests.
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At Skyview Fall River Village in Estes Park, CO, the newlyweds stroll hand in hand through the streets outside their wedding venue at sunset, with the majestic Rocky Mountains providing a backdrop to their romantic walk.
Newlyweds Walk Hand in Hand at Sunset with Rocky Mountains Backdrop at Skyview Fall River Village Wedding
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At Willow Ridge Manor in Morrison, CO, a striking silhouette of the newlyweds is combined with an in-camera multiple exposure of tree lights, resulting in an enchanting image filled with repeating bokeh bursts.
Newlyweds Amidst Tree Lights Create Striking Bokeh Image at Willow Ridge Manor Wedding
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At Domaine des Monts du Lyonnais, Rhône, the newlyweds warmly greet the arriving car procession, marking the beginning of their joyous wedding celebration.
At Domaine des Monts du Lyonnais, the newlyweds warmly welcome the car procession, kicking off their joyous wedding celebration.
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Wedding in Los Alamos, Ca: Newlyweds share a sunset dance in the street before reception.
Sunset Serenade: A Los Alamos Love Story
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The image depicts guests and the newlyweds releasing balloons at the cocktail reception, taken at a wedding in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie.
Magical Balloon Release: Celebrating Love at Haute-Garonne Cocktail Reception
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Newlyweds embrace in a beautiful lupine field surrounded by the stunning landscape of Westfjords, Iceland. The groom lovingly wraps his arms around his bride from behind on their wedding day.
Embraced in Nature: Newlyweds Share Tender Moment in Westfjords' Lupine Field
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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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