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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 standing in front of a farmers field with tractor stripes in the dirt, captured in a breathtaking wedding portrait at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro.
Romantic Newlyweds Embracing Amidst Tractor Stripes at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro
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A beautiful wedding photo of a newlywed couple running hand in hand on the sandy beach at Plage de Ploemeur, captured against the backdrop of the sea and blue sky.
Romantic Run on Plage de Ploemeur: Newlyweds Holding Hands on Sandy Beach by Sea
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A heartfelt black and white wedding photo captured at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze del Garda, showing a tender tea ceremony moment as the newlyweds offer tea to their parents, surrounded by guests in a setting by Garda Lake.
Heartfelt Black and White Wedding Tea Ceremony at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze Del Garda
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A romantic moment captured at Zion Springs in Hamilton, VA as the newlyweds toast with champagne spray under a starry night sky on their wedding day.
Starry Night Champagne Toast: Newlyweds Celebrate at Zion Springs in Hamilton, VA
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A captivating photo captured during a São Paulo, Brazil wedding, featuring love and resilience taking center stage as the newlyweds share a cake-cutting moment surrounded by jubilant guests at the venue.
Love and Resilience: Newlyweds Share Cake-Cutting Moment at São Paulo Wedding Celebration
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A romantic kiss between the newlyweds at Domaine de Chaillauroy captured on their wedding day, as he takes her face in his hands.
Elegant Newlyweds Share Loving Kiss at Domaine de Chaillauroy on Wedding Day
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A newlywed couple strolling the streets of Orléans in the sunshine and shadows after their civil ceremony, capturing love and joy on their wedding day.
Sun-Kissed Love: Newlyweds in Orléans Embrace Shadows and Sunshine on Wedding Day Stroll
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A captivating image of a newlywed couple walking hand in hand away from a charming mountain chapel at l'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France on their wedding day.
Charming Newlyweds Walking Away from Mountain Chapel at l'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France
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A beautiful bride and groom dance gracefully amidst a serene forest setting, captured on their wedding day at l'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France.
Elegant Forest Dance: Bride and Groom Celebrating at L'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France
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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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A touching pose between the newlyweds captured at the Wental Felsenmeer venue during a portrait session on their wedding day, as they share a first look embrace on a serene rocky hillside.
Newlyweds Embrace in Wental Felsenmeer: First Look Portrait on Serene Rocky Hillside
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Newlyweds are captured walking towards a ski lift at Carrabassett Valley, Maine, after sharing their first look amidst a foggy summit on their wedding day.
Romantic Mountain Climb: Newlyweds Begin Journey to Ski Lift at Carrabassett Valley, Maine
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A beautiful image is captured as the newlyweds rehearse their first dance at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano during a tranquil outdoor portrait session on their wedding day.
Elegant First Dance Rehearsal at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano: A Tranquil Portrait Session
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Newlyweds arrive by boat at the Doge Palace in Venice, greeted by cheering guests on the docks, captured in a candid moment of joy and celebration at their wedding party.
Newlyweds Arrive By Boat At The Doge Palace In Venice For Wedding Celebration
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Newlyweds exit Sollies Church in Var, surrounded by falling petals, captured in a candid moment during a lively wedding celebration.
Newlyweds Embrace Amid Falling Petals Outside Sollies Church in Var During Lively Celebration
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A beautiful couple in black and white, posing for a portrait on their wedding day at the picturesque Granada, Spain. They stand on a historic arching stone bridge, surrounded by the charm of this romantic location.
Romantic Black and White Portrait of Couple on Wedding Day in Granada, Spain
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Newlywed couple sitting under crystal chandeliers at their wedding reception in Gelderland, Netherlands. The bride and groom are enjoying a romantic minute together at the elegant restaurant.
Romantic Newlyweds Under Crystal Chandeliers: Wedding Bliss in Gelderland, Netherlands
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A sparkler moment captured at a night wedding, showcasing the joy and excitement of the newlyweds as they begin their journey into married life, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Igreja Católica Feitoria in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul.
Sparkling Joy: Newlyweds' Nighttime Celebration at Igreja Católica Feitoria in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul
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Artistic wedding photo taken in Verona, Italy, showcasing a unique perspective on the union as a couple stands in silhouette while the newlyweds move towards the light, creating a meaningful portrayal of marriage.
Newlyweds Embracing Light in Verona, Italy's Artistic Wedding Portrait
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Bride and groom joyfully toast while embracing after their wedding ceremony in Newmarket, New Hampshire, captured in black and white.
Celebrate Love: Newlyweds Toast in Embrace After Newmarket Wedding, NH
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In Canterbury, New Hampshire, a newly married couple smiles widely at each other as they walk back up the grassy aisle on their wedding day outdoors.
Canterbury Newlyweds: Smiling Couple Ascends Aisle On Wedding Day In New Hampshire Meadows
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A newlywed couple begins to recess from their ceremony at The Belvedere in Baltimore, MD, with a flower girl running alongside them holding her bouquet, while guests cheer and wave colorful streamers in the air.
WEDDING WHIRLWIND: Flower Girl Sprint Sparks Cheery Chaos as Guests Reel in Streamers
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Bride and groom enjoying a speedy boat ride from Little Russel, Guernsey to their reception on Herm Island, holding champagne flutes in the wind.
Champagne Cruise: Newlyweds Zipping from Guernsey to Herm Island for Reception Fun!
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A bride and groom stand at the altar of Central United Methodist Church in Sacramento, CA, blowing out candles simultaneously in black and white under dim lighting.
Sacramento Synchrony: Newlyweds Blow Out Candles Together in Black & White Pic
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Newlyweds joyfully laughing together as they enjoy a petal toss ceremony outside Sweet Pea's Cafe in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA.
The Petal Toss: Charming Couple Celebrates Love Outside Sweet Pea's Cafe in Maine
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Newlyweds enjoying hor dourves at The Maxwell House in Pasadena, California after their romantic wedding ceremony in Southern California.
Noshing Newlyweds at Maxwell House: Post-Ceremony Soirée in Pasadena, CA for Sweethearts
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Newlywed couple laughing and playing carnival games in a charming street corner of Los Angeles during their vibrant wedding celebration at Ayara Thai Restaurant.
Newlyweds Enjoying Carnival Games in LA Street Corner on Wedding Day Fiesta
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Newlyweds sharing a laugh in front of the US Capitol at 101 Constitution, Washington, DC, capturing a joyful moment during their outdoor, sunny wedding ceremony.
101 Constitution Newlyweds Chuckle Post-Nuptials at US Capitol Ceremony in DC Sun
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Newly married Bride and Groom at Hazel Gap Barn in Nottinghamshire, surrounded by joyous guests throwing confetti as they walk back down the aisle.
Joy-Filled Exit: Newlyweds at Hazel Gap Barn, Nottinghamshire, Celebrated by Confetti-Wielding Guests
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