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The following “Nuptials” 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 “Nuptials” 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 beautiful image of a bride and groom on their wedding day in Zurich. The couple is side by side, gazing lovingly at each other as they exit the ceremony, with confetti and flower petals falling around them.
Zurich Nuptials: Bride and groom blissfully exit ceremony, surrounded by confetti and flower petals
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A heartfelt moment captured as the father of the bride delivers a moving speech at the stunning Chateau de la Gautronniere in Vendee, France, during the outdoor cocktail reception. Emotions run high as the sun sets on this beautiful wedding day.
Father's Poignant Toast: The Emotional Highlight at Chateau de la Gautronniere Wedding Soiree
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Children gleefully hide under the bride's veil, creating a whimsical moment during the drink reception in the courtyard of Winkworth Farm, Wiltshire, UK.
Mischief Under Veil: Kids Hide & Seek adds playfulness to Winkworth Farm Wedding Reception
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Black and white action shot of the wild dance floor at the Banff Gondola reception. Hands in the air, guests having a great time.
Dancing Among the Rockies: A Spirited Banff Gondola Reception
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Newlyweds exiting the stunning Antibes Church on the French Riviera as tossed flower petals and rice rain down from above.
Riviera Radiance: Newlyweds Embrace in Antibes
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Amidst the intermittent downpours at The Mountain Terrace in Woodside, CA, this award-winning wedding photographer skillfully framed a stunning image, showcasing the unique charm of a rainy ceremony.
The Mountain Terrace Rainy Charm: An Award-Winning Wedding Frame
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A wedding moment captured in Silverton, Colorado - a brave bride in a dry suit dons her elegant gown before embarking on an exhilarating white water rafting adventure.
Silverton Vows: Bride in Dry Suit Rafts to Nuptial Elation
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Couple swinging together while holding hands on a swing set with epic mountain background at their Mountain Wedding Garden in Crested Butte, Colorado
The couple celebrated their nuptials by swinging hand in hand against a majestic mountain backdrop
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Florence, Giardino delle rose artistic wedding photo in b&w of the Bride and Groom looking each other
A black-and-white, double-exposure artistic wedding photo of the silhouetted bride and groom
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The black and white wedding picture of the bride and groom, and their beloved dog at a Toronto ceremony captures the joyous occasion of the married couple's union at St David's Church
The timeless black and white wedding image captures the joy of the newlyweds and their pup
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The couple happily shared a kiss in front of the soft lights of the Hilton Colombo at night at their wedding reception venue
The couple exchanged vows at the Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Wedding shoot with Rotterdam couple - Bride boat trip sightseeing
Sailing into Forever: A Rotterdam Couple's Nautical Nuptials
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Slovenia bride dress image of the gown creating a path through the colorful confetti on the ground
The bride's dress in Slovenia leads the way through a rainbow of confetti below
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Playa del Carmen Wedding Photograph of the Family bond
the Family bond at the church ceremony
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The groom takes a deep breath at the altar in Stevensville, MD by a Washington, D.C. wedding photographer.
The groom takes a deep breath at the altar
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The bride puts the ring on her groom in low angle this black and white photo by a Portugal wedding photographer.
The bride puts the ring on her groom in low angle this black and white picture
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The bride hides her face in the groom's shoulder during the speech in Leiden in this black and white photo by a Netherlands wedding photographer.
The bride hides her face in the groom's shoulder during a speech
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The groom holds his hand to his face as the bride walks down the aisle at The Joshua Bradley in this black and white photo by a Lancashire, England wedding reportage photographer.
The groom holds his hand to his face as the bride walks down the aisle in this black and white image
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Young child refuses to leave during the ceremony - England wedding reportage photographer
a Young child refuses to leave during the ceremony
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Bride and groom during the ceremony Rituals
a Bride and groom during the ceremony Rituals
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Bride gets emotional as the groom holds her during the wedding ceremony at the Glacier National Park, Montana
Bride gets emotional as the groom holds her during the outdoor ceremony
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Tuscany flower girl sits in front of the bride and groom during the wedding ceremony
a flower girl sits in front of the bride and groom
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Oldenzaal kids sit on the bench during the wedding ceremony
the kids sit on the bench during the church ceremony
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Bride and groom smile outside at the ceremony after just getting married
the Bride and groom smile outside at the ceremony after just getting married
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Cheney Mansion Oak Park wedding ceremony Photo of the bride and groom exchanging vows.
a wedding ceremony picture of the bride and groom exchanging vows.
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Bride sheds a tear during her wedding ceremony - Meyers Castle Wedding Ceremony
the Bride sheds a tear during her garden ceremony
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Flower girl holds the brides hand during the wedding ceremony in Teror, Las Palmas
a Flower girl holds the brides hand during the indoor ceremony
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Bride smiles as the groom gets emotional during the wedding ceremony in London, UK
a Bride smiles as the groom gets emotional during the indoor ceremony
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Outdoor photo of the groom getting emotional as he sees the bride during the wedding ceremony in Tahoma, CA
Outdoor ceremony picture of the groom getting emotional as he sees the bride
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Little boys watch as the parents help during the ring ceremony in Calabria
a Little boys watch as the parents help during the ring ceremony
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