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The following “Prewedding” 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 “Prewedding” 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 Kondiaronk Belvedere in Montreal, the couple pose together for their pre-wedding session in BW, surrounded by natural beauty.
Kondiaronk Belvedere in Montreal, The Couple Stands Surrounded By Nature
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Immersed in the crystal-clear waters of Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy, the couple shares an underwater portrait session a few days before their wedding, their embrace floating gracefully beneath the surface.
Immersed In Crystal-Clear Waters Of Sestri Levante, Italy, The Couple Shares Graceful Underwater Pre-Wedding Embrace
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A stylish couple enjoys a romantic pre-wedding photo session at Galata Port in Istanbul, Turkey.
A Stylish Engaged Couple Shares A Romantic Pre-Wedding Portrait Session At Galata Port In Istanbul, Turkey
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This colorful engagement portrait features a couple exploring the historic and vibrant streets of Balat, Istanbul, Türkiye, during a joyful pre-wedding session filled with authentic local charm.
A Colorful Engagement Portrait Shows The Pre-Wedding Couple Exploring The Joyful Streets Of Balat, Istanbul, Türkiye
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This pre-wedding session in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkiye, captures a couple’s deep connection near the water.
The Engaged Couple’s Deep Connection Radiates In Their Pre-Wedding Portrait Near The Water In Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkiye
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The couple shares a playful connection during their pre-wedding photo session in the coastal town of Çeşme, Izmir, Turkiye, overlooking the beautiful and clear Aegean Sea.
The Engaged Couple’s Fun Pre-Wedding Photo Session Overlooks The Clear Aegean Sea In Çeşme, Izmir, Turkiye
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Practicing a lift for their upcoming first dance, the couple enjoys a spirited session in the Ottawa, Ontario park where they originally proposed to one another in Canada.
The Engaged Couple Practices Their First Dance In The Ottawa, Ontario Park Where Their Pre-Wedding Portrait Session Took Place
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At home in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, the groom and his best man engage in pre-wedding games, adding a personal touch to the start of the celebration in a comfortable setting.
Groom And Best Man Play Pre-Wedding Games At Home In Zhanjiang Guangdong
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Intimate moments from pre wedding ceremony at a private residence in San Jose, California, reflect the emotional and meaningful moment the bride exits the car in all red.
Bride Exits The Car In Red Before Ceremony At A San Jose Residence In California
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At Doubletree San Diego Bayside in San Diego, California, the bride relaxes on a couch with her bridesmaids, all wearing slippers in a cozy and fun pre-ceremony detail shot.
Bride Relaxes With Bridesmaids In Matching Slippers On A Couch At Doubletree San Diego Bayside, Capturing Cozy Pre-Wedding Detail
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At Le Clos des Passerelles in Hauts-de-France, the groom enjoys a quiet nap while the bride prepares for the ceremony, each savoring a peaceful pre-wedding moment.
The Groom Enjoys A Quiet Nap At Le Clos Des Passerelles In Hauts De France While Preparation Occurs
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Pre-wedding portrait of an engaged couple standing in front of the Chicago skyline, with a flooded sidewalk.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Amidst Chicago's Majestic Skyline and a Flooded Sidewalk
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Pre-wedding portrait of a couple embracing in Dublin's Temple Bar, with the woman enjoying a piggyback ride.
Piggyback Embrace in Dublin's Vibrant Temple Bar for Pre-Wedding Portrait
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Pre-wedding portrait of a couple at Missenden Abbey, with blooming bushes in the background.
Pre-Wedding Portrait at Missenden Abbey with Lush Floral Backdrop
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Pre-wedding portrait of a couple during an autumn shoot at Black Park, surrounded by fall foliage.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Surrounded by Fall Foliage at Black Park
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A romantic pre-wedding scene in Sevilla, Spain, where a couple stands in an intimate alleyway, embraced by green foliage and a striking blue sky above.
Pre-Wedding Embrace in Sevilla's Alleyway with Lush Foliage and Striking Blue Sky
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A pre-wedding couple in Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain, stands under a vivid blue sky, dramatically silhouetted by the photographer's flash against the shade of a large urban art installation.
Pre-Wedding Couple in Sevilla Under Blue Sky, Framed by Urban Art Installation
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A couple cherishes a sweet pre-wedding photo session in Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain, enveloped by the city's rich history, picturesque architecture, and lively cultural ambiance.
Pre-Wedding Session Amidst Sevilla's Historic Charm and Lively Cultural Ambiance
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In Balat, Istanbul, Türkiye, a couple enjoys a pre-wedding photo session under vibrant colorful umbrellas, adding whimsy and charm to the historic city's backdrop.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Under Colorful Umbrellas in Balat's Historic Charm, Istanbul, Türkiye
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A pre-wedding session in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, with a couple framed by the majestic architecture of a massive old-world building, evoking the rich history and beauty of past civilizations.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Framed by Sultanahmet's Majestic Old-World Architecture
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In Kayseri, Türkiye, a couple's Cappadocia pre-wedding photo session captures them surrounded by majestic horses, against the region's stunning landscapes.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Amidst Majestic Horses and Stunning Landscapes in Kayseri, Türkiye
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A couple enjoys a pre-wedding session in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, standing by an old-world fountain, with the charming historic architecture surrounding them.
Pre-Wedding Session by Sultanahmet's Old-World Fountain and Historic Architecture
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Pre-wedding photo session in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, with the couple walking hand-in-hand down an arid urban street, capturing the essence of the city’s historic charm.
Couple's Pre-Wedding Walk Down Sultanahmet's Arid Streets Captures Istanbul's Timeless Charm
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A lit portrait of a couple embracing during their pre-wedding session in Eminönü, Istanbul, with a scenic window view of boats passing beneath the iconic bridge in the background.
Illuminated Portrait in Eminönü with Iconic Istanbul Bridge and Passing Boats Backdrop
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A couple relaxes together in a vibrant carpet vendor shop in Goreme, Cappadocia, during their pre-wedding photo session, surrounded by the rich colors and textures of traditional Turkish carpets.
Pre-Wedding Relaxation in Goreme's Vibrant Turkish Carpet Shop, Cappadocia
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A romantic pre-wedding moment in Cappadocia, Turkey, where a couple is captured as he lifts her into the air, with the stunning sight of hot air balloons ascending in the background.
Romantic Pre-Wedding Portrait in Cappadocia with Hot Air Balloons Ascending Backdrop
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A couple poses for a pre-wedding shoot on the autumn-colored sands of Rockanje Beach in Holland, surrounded by nature's vibrant fall hues.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Amidst Vibrant Fall Hues at Rockanje Beach, Holland
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A couple stands together in the soft glow of the sunrise during their pre-wedding shoot at Loonse en Drunense Duinen, the Netherlands, with warm golden tones lighting up the sandy landscape.
Couple's Pre-Wedding Glow at Loonse en Drunense Duinen's Sandy Landscape
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A couple poses for an intimate portrait during their pre-wedding shoot at Rockanje Beach, Holland, with the serene coastline and gentle waves setting a romantic atmosphere.
Intimate Pre-Wedding Portrait at Rockanje Beach, Holland's Serene Shoreline
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In the heart of Chamonix’s winter wonderland, a couple is captured in an artistic pre-wedding session, surrounded by colorful bokeh lens effects that enhance the beauty of the snow-covered landscape.
Pre-Wedding Session in Chamonix's Winter Wonderland with Colorful Bokeh Snow Scene
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