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The following “Ocean” 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 “Ocean” 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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At Praia do Francês in AL, this engagement portrait captures the couple standing against the vastness of the sky and sea with a minimalist style against a blue sky.
Vast Sky Romance: Couple Embracing - Minimalist Style on Beach Shore
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Captured in San Francisco, CA, this engagement portrait features a couple sharing a sweet kiss under an umbrella by the pier, amidst a rainy day with men fishing nearby.
Rainy Romance: Couple's Kiss at San Francisco Pier
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Captured against the stunning backdrop of Rhode Island's First Beach, this engagement portrait radiates joy and playful fun, enhanced by a surprise double rainbow and a beautiful sunset.
A Beachside Engagement Portrait at Rhode Island's First Beach
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At Kervoyal Beach in Morbihan, France, a couple shares a long kiss between two yellow boats in a romantic setting, exuding relaxed feelings.
Long Kiss by the Yellow Boats: A Serene Session at Kervoyal Beach, Morbihan, France
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In Zihuatenejo, Mexico, a beach wedding unfolds under the dark coconut palm trees, enhancing the picturesque setting by the serene ocean.
Seaside Splendor: A Dreamy Beach Wedding in Zihuatenejo, Mexico
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A beautiful bride boards a water taxi in Portland, Maine, heading towards her Peaks Island wedding ceremony on a sunny day.
Bride Boards Water Taxi for Peaks Island Wedding in Portland, Maine on Sunny Day
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Romantic black and white aerial shot of a couple lying on their backs by the shore near their wedding venue in Forte dei Marmi.
Couple's Blissful Stargazing By Shore in Forte Dei Marmi Wedding Venue
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Wedding day picture at Plage de Vendée, portraying the bride gazing at the ocean with an artistic feel reminiscent of a painting.
Bride's Serene Ocean Gaze: An Artistic Wedding Moment At Plage De Vendée Beach
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This is a heartwarming image of a couple sharing a tender session in front of the traditional fishing boats known as jangadas on the beach in Maceió, Brazil. The couple is embracing with the ocean in the background, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Embracing Love by the Jangadas Boat: Engagement Portrait in Maceió, Brazil
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Documentary image captured at the tranquil seaside cliff wedding ceremony at AYANA Resort in Bali, Indonesia.
Tranquil Seaside Cliff Wedding Ceremony at Ayana Resort in Bali, Indonesia Captured Captivating Documentary Image
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A captivating silhouette of a soon-to-be couple against the beautiful Breton coastline on their wedding day in France, captured in style as they celebrate their special day.
Romantic Silhouette of Bride and Groom Against Breton Coastline on Wedding Day in France
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Engagement portrait by a France wedding photographer in Beg Meil, a couple hugging on a small rock above water in romantic afternoon sunlight.
EMBRACING OCEAN LOVE: BEG MEIL ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT IN ROMANTIC AFTERNOON SUNLIGHT
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A picture of a happy couple on their wedding day in Málaga, Spain. The bride and groom are standing under her veil by the sea, with smiles on their faces, against a backdrop of a blue sky.
Sparkling Love: Newlyweds Embracing under Veil by Sea in Málaga, Spain, Against Blue Sky
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Bride walks into the ocean at French's Point in Maine during a serene wedding day portrait session at the outdoor venue under the sun.
Serene Ocean Stroll: Bride at French's Point Venue in Maine, Sunlit Wedding Portrait Session
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An artistic couple portrait by a NJ wedding photographer at Higbee's Beach, Cape May, capturing the Bride and Groom posing intimately on beach rocks at sunset.
Romantic Sunset Embrace: NJ Wedding Photographer's Artistic Engagement Portrait at Higbee's Beach
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Newly wed couple in Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Maine, celebrating their elopement with champagne popping after sailing on the ocean.
POP THE CORK! NEWLYWED DUO IN OGUNQUIT TOAST AFTER SAILING ELOPEMENT OCEAN LOVE
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Newly wed couple in Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Maine, celebrating their elopement with champagne popping after sailing on the ocean.
POP THE CORK! NEWLYWED DUO IN OGUNQUIT TOAST AFTER SAILING ELOPEMENT OCEAN LOVE
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A black and white image capturing the bride and groom blessing their rings during their elopement ceremony at the Harbor House Inn in Elk, California, with the beautiful ocean view in the background.
Keeping It Ringal: Bride and Groom Blessing Rings at Oceanfront Elopement in California
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Two men on recliners on Beach Egmond in the Netherlands, enjoying the sun while watching a bride and groom on their special day.
Sun-soaked Celebrations: A Beach Wedding in Egmond
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Newlyweds walk up immense white stairs at Andromedas Villa & SPA Resort in Santorini, Greece. Black and white shot emphasizes the contrast against the stunning sea backdrop.
Stairway to Forever: A Santorini Wedding Tale
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A mesmerizing pre-wedding engagement portrait at Maceió, Brazil. This captivating image showcases a couple by the beach, locked in a loving embrace beneath the enchanting pier pilons, with the majestic ocean as their backdrop.
Brazilian Beach Love: Pre-Wedding Portrait Showcasing Maceió Embrace
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Lively pre-wedding portrait in Maceió, Brazil, showcasing the sun's radiant glow. The couple shares an intimate embrace by the ocean, with the man's profile in captivating silhouette and the woman basking in sunlight.
Radiant Beach Embrace: A Captivating Couple Portrait Session in Maceió, Brazil
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Lifestyle couple portrait showcasing an affectionate embrace at the beach in Maceió, Brazil. The couple embraces as the wind blows, standing in a shallow tidal pool, while being captured slightly off-center.
Romantic Embrace: Beachside Love in Maceió, Brazil
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Engaging lifestyle portrait captured in Biarritz, France, the day prior to their wedding. Amidst a rainy day, the couple witnessed a breathtaking beach sunset, allowing them a minute of respite on the sand at the ocean.
Biarritz Love Story | Rainy Day Romance and Beach Sunset for Engaged Couple
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A pre-wedding engagement portrait captures a couple in San Francisco, Northern California, embracing against the backdrop of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The image also features wind-swept flat ocean waters.
An Embrace Among Giants | A Golden Gate Engagement Session in Northern California
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A pre-wedding engagement portrait capturing a California couple near San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Joined by their exuberant canine companion, they stroll along the serene shoreline, with the flat waters serving as a picturesque background.
California Engagement Portrait at the Golden Gate Bridge | The Blissful Couple, Their Canine Sidekick, and the Shoreline
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California Santa Cruz lifestyle couple portrait. Embraced by the ocean and bird rock, the couple shares a tender embrace at the flat water's edge, capturing the beauty of their love.
CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ | Embracing the Ocean: A Stunning Couple Portrait at Bird Rock
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Ravenna Wild Beach in Italy serves as a picturesque backdrop for a lifestyle couple portrait. The photographer captures an intimate pose as the couple shares a hug on the shore, their legs interlocked, resulting in a symmetrical composition.
Ravishing Ravenna: Intimate Elegance | A Symmetrical Couple Portrait on Wild Beach
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In the beautiful setting of Almería, Spain, this award-winning wedding photographer captured a romantic kiss. The bride and groom stand on the beach, under a veil, in a symmetrical pose, face-to-face.
Symmetrical Sands: Award-winning Wedding Photographer Captures Romantic Kiss in Almería
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A wedding photographer captures an award-winning scene as a couple, accompanied by their furry friend, takes a leisurely stroll on the beach near their reception venue in Morbihan, Brittany.
A Serene Beach Portrait: Love, Laughter, and Paws in Brittany
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