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The following “Night” 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 “Night” 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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A humorous moment unfolds at Brittland Manor in Chestertown, MD, as a wedding guest discreetly tries to finish off a bag of wine before the night ends.
Guest Sneaks Bottle of Wine at Historical Brittland Manor Wedding in Chestertown, MD
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A beautiful wedding moment at Quinta de Monfalim in Sobral de Monte Agraço, Portugal, as the couple cuts their cake surrounded by guests holding sparklers, culminating in a heartfelt embrace, captured at the venue amidst emotional connections.
Sparkling Sparklers Surrounded: Quinta De Monfalim Cake Cutting Embrace in Sobral De Monte Agraço
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A breathtaking night portrait of a stylish couple walking down the front steps of the Library of Congress in Washington DC on their wedding day. The elegant pair is beautifully illuminated by soft lighting, creating a romantic and memorable scene.
Romantic Night Portrait: Stylish Couple Descending Library of Congress Steps, Washington DC Wedding Day
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A joyful family portrait captured at Restaurant Vetta in Monte Bre, Lugano, Switzerland, showcasing the bride and groom lifting their baby overhead during the night cake cutting on their wedding day.
Wedding Day Bliss: Family Portrait at Restaurant Vetta, Monte Bre, Lugano, Switzerland
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A romantic wedding photo at Castello Galli featuring a couple lit by glowing Light Sabers in a nod to 'Star Wars' at night.
Enchanting Wedding Portrait at Castello Galli with Glowing Light Sabers Under Starlit Sky
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In Bali, Indonesia, a beautiful moment from the wedding day is frozen in time as the bride delicately sips from a tall glass at the night venue.
Breathtaking Bali Bride Blissfully Sips Champagne, Captured in Charming Night Venue Glow
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A captivating portrait of an embracing bride and groom at Villa Elodia in Udine, Italy, their reflection captured in a mirror during a dreamy night portrait session on their wedding day.
Captivating Night Portrait: Embracing Bride and Groom at Villa Elodia, Udine, Italy. Mirror Reflection
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Beautiful wedding picture taken at Galerie de la Reine in Brussels capturing a tender embrace between the bride and groom amidst the bustling city night scene, illustrating their strong connection in the midst of a crowd.
Romantic Embrace: Bride and Groom in Brussels Evening at Galerie de la Reine
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A romantic wedding photo captured at the Barn at Smugglers Notch in Vermont, where a couple gazes at fireworks during their reception against a beautiful dark blue dusk sky.
Romantic Fireworks Moment: Celestial Bliss at The Barn at Smugglers Notch, Vermont
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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 unique and fun wedding photo at Irvine Estate in Virginia, featuring the groom and his entire bridal party holding light sabers for a night time group shot, capturing a joyful party atmosphere at a Star Wars wedding celebration.
Epic Light Saber Group Shot: Groom and Bridal Party celebrating joyfully at Irvine Estate
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A romantic wedding portrait of a couple at Château de Valinches in Marols, France. The newlyweds steal a quiet moment away from the festivities, walking together silhouetted against a beautiful brick wall illuminated with warm lights.
Silhouetted Romance: Newlyweds at Château De Valinches, Marols, France in Illuminated Evening Stroll
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A romantic wedding portrait captured at a Moselle wedding venue. The newlyweds stand forehead to forehead at night, holding lanterns at arm's length. A scene of love and intimacy on their special day.
Romantic Moselle Wedding Venue: Newlyweds Embrace Under Night Sky with Lanterns Aglow
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In Moselle, a couple lovingly gazes into each other's eyes amidst a bamboo forest on their wedding day portrait session in nature.
Romantic Moment: Couple in Love amidst Bamboo Forest, Moselle, Captured in Wedding Portrait Session
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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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At Valleybrook Country Club, a wedding photographer captured an award-winning, and detailed image of the couple's rings delicately placed on the stem of a wine glass, with the fire pit in the background.
Valleybrook Country Club: Rings atop wine glass, fire pit backdrop.
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A heartwarming pre-wedding engagement portrait. Two brides-to-be embrace atop Cira Green in Philadelphia at twilight, enveloped in a Pride Flag, accentuating their silhouettes against the city lights.
A Captivating Love Celebration | Brides-to-Be Embrace Philadelphia Twilight Silhouette
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Bathed in the glow of twilight, the award-winning photographer captures a tender embrace between the Bride and Groom at the scenic Cain Manor Hampshire reception venue, adorned with vibrant bursts of color.
Twilight Embrace: Serene Cain Manor Hampshire Delights with Bursting Colors
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The bride and groom embrace in an intimate pose at the enchanting Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire, UK, beautifully captured by an award-winning wedding photographer.
Enchanting Embrace: Intimate Love at Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire UK
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Captured at the Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire, UK, this award-winning photograph showcases the artistry of a wedding photographer. The bride and groom gracefully stand together under an umbrella, embracing the magic of a rainy evening ceremony.
Enchanting Rainy Evening: Artistry at Larmer Tree Gardens Wedding
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Capturing the enchantment of a wedding night, an award-winning photographer illuminated a stunning bride as she dances under a grand tree at Cornhill Castle, South Lanarkshire, creating a breathtaking image with off camera flash.
Enchanted Bride Dances Under Grand Tree at Cornhill Castle
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This award-winning image showcases the couple and a picturesque fountain at Cornhill Castle. The photographer skillfully illuminates the scene near a single lamp post, creating a mesmerizingly enchanting atmosphere.
Enchanted at Cornhill Castle: A Mesmerizing Wedding Fountain Shot
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An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of wedding rings against the rustic backdrop of a roaring fireplace at a cozy Chicago winery, embracing the romantic ambiance with warm bokeh circles.
Rustic Flames: Intimate Love Soars Amidst Chicago Winery's Warm Embrace
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In the beautiful setting of Mersin Hilton Hotel, a joyous wedding scene unfolds at night as the bride and groom share a heartfelt kiss, surrounded by their loving friends.
Love and Laughter Underneath the Mersin Moonlight
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Captured against the rustic backdrop of the Barn at Raccoon Creek in Littleton, Colorado, this award-winning wedding portrait showcases the couple's love and the groom's passion for vintage car restoration.
Rustic Romance: Love and Restoration at the Barn in Littleton
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At Bali, Indonesia. Hotel - The shoe game in after party for bride and groom at night on the grass
Bali Dreams Unveiled: The Shoe Game at the Nighttime After Party
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In the remote setting of Camp Hale, CO, the bride and groom pose for a photograph beneath twinkling market lights, surrounded by the serene ambiance of a dusky, dark blue sky.
Romance Under Rocky Mountains: Camp Hale Wedding Picture Captures Starlit Love
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Outside a Philadelphia, PA Reception Venue: A couple walks into their reception as random party goers in the city cheer them on as they pass
Celebration in the Streets: A Joyous Philadelphia Wedding Entrance
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Bride and groom share their first dance on the charming patio at Cascina Montena, Zenevreto, Italy, illuminated by twinkling lights against a backdrop of a beautiful night sky
Twinkling Lights Illuminate Charming Italian Patio for Bride's First Dance
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At Villa Muggia, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy: A stunning wedding moment captured as the bride and groom share a romantic kiss amidst the spectacular display of cake and firework fountains outside at night.
Villa Muggia's Nighttime Bliss: Fireworks and Romance on Lake Maggiore
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