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The following “Romance” 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 “Romance” 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 Parco dei Cimini BioResort in Soriano (VT), the couple shares an intimate gaze, silhouetted against a backdrop of tall trees, as the sun peeks through a light layer of clouds, adding a mystical touch to the tranquil forest setting.
Couple Shares Intimate Gaze Silhouetted Against Trees and Sunlight at Parco dei Cimini BioResort, Italy
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At Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vermont, USA, the snowy portrait session captures the couple wrapped up in each other's warmth, adding a sense of intimacy and romance in the winter setting.
Couple Wrapped in Warmth for Intimate and Romantic Snowy Portrait at Mountain Top Inn, Vermont, USA
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In Provence, France, a skilled wedding photographer captures a couple's joyful celebration, expertly framing the scene to highlight the essence of romance in the picturesque setting, reminiscent of Italian charm and elegance.
Photographer Captures Couple's Joyful Celebration Amidst Provence's Romantic Scenery, Evoking Italian Elegance and Charm
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In the charming courtyard of Filetto Massa, the bride and groom share a tender embrace as they dance and kiss, surrounded by the romance of their wedding day. The intimate scene captures their deep connection and joy, set against the picturesque backdrop.
Bride and Groom Dance and Kiss Amidst Wedding Bliss in Filetto Massa's Charm
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At Domaine de Buzarens, the couple shares a tender session alone among the vineyards, softly enveloped by a gentle rain, adding a touch of romance to the serene setting.
Couple's Tender Session Amidst Vineyards in Gentle Rain Adds Romance at Domaine de Buzarens
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In Paris, the bride and groom share an intimate pose, seated by an upstairs window. Their pose reflects a sense of closeness and romance, enhanced by the soft light streaming in.
Bride and Groom in Intimate Pose by Window, Bathed in Soft Light for Romantic Paris Portrait
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Near their ceremony location in Fort Collins, Colorado, the bride and groom share a heartfelt dip at sunset, beautifully lit by the photographer to capture warmth and romance.
Bride and Groom Share Heartfelt Sunset Dip, Captured with Warm Lighting Near Fort Collins Ceremony
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At their ceremony location in Breda, the Netherlands, the couple poses in the afternoon light of the city center, captured in a black-and-white photo that highlights their romance in the streets.
Couple Poses in Afternoon Light, Capturing Romance in Black-and-White Photo at Breda City Center Ceremony
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At Château du Prada in Saint-Lon-les-Mines, France, the bride and groom enjoy the sunset's colorful and dramatic hues, beautifully reflected in a mirror below, right before their meal begins.
Bride and Groom Admire Sunset's Dramatic Hues, Reflected in Mirror at Château du Prada, France
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At StoneTree Estate in Novato, California, a couple dressed in traditional red formal attire takes a romantic walk among the graceful willow trees and grass.
Couple in Traditional Red Formal Attire Strolls Among Graceful Willows at StoneTree Estate, Novato, California
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In Caminho de Pedras, Rio Grande do Sul, an engaged couple shares a tender kiss bathed in sunlight. Surrounded by round stone walls, the enchanting scene is filled with love and romance.
Engaged Couple Shares Tender Kiss Amidst Stone Walls in Brazil
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At a reception venue in Lyon, Rhône, a bride and groom stand beneath the trees as the groom gently kisses his wife's hand, gazing lovingly into her eyes in a tender look.
Groom Gently Kisses Bride's Hand Under Trees in Tender Moment at Lyon Reception Venue, Rhône
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In Acadia National Park, Maine, a wedding couple holds hands during the sunset, with the sun positioned directly behind their intertwined hands.
Wedding Couple Holds Hands with Sun Framing Joined Fingers at Sunset in Acadia National Park, Maine
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In Acadia National Park, Maine, a bride and groom share a kiss in front of a stunning reflection on the water, capturing a scene of romance and natural beauty within the serene park landscape.
Bride and Groom Share Kiss Before Stunning Water Reflection in Romantic Acadia National Park Scene, Maine
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At a private chateau in Auch, France, the bride and groom share a kiss behind a car window. The raindrops on the glass are in sharp focus, while the couple appears softly blurred in the background, creating a romantic and intimate scene.
Rain-Soaked Romance: Bride and Groom Share Intimate Kiss Behind Car Window at Auch Château Wedding
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In Waukesha, Wisconsin, an engaged couple snuggles up close, sharing heartfelt words as they exchange the top three reasons they fell in love with each other.
Waukesha Couple Shares Love Story, Top Three Reasons for Romance in Engagement
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In Port Washington, Wisconsin, an engaged couple shares a laugh as they embrace tightly. At the photographer's cue, he stands behind her, launching a loving kiss attack, evoking laughter and joy.
Port Washington Couple's Joyful Embrace Captured in Engagement Photo
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At Bibersee in Cham, Switzerland, an engaged couple drinks from glasses in a cheerful toast. The low sun casts a golden glow around them, with flat, shimmering water below.
Swiss Engagement: Couple Toasts by Bibersee in Golden Light
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At Castello Bevilacqua in Verona, Italy, the bride and groom share their first dance on the grass at night, beautifully illuminated by strings of lights above them.
First Dance Under the Stars: A Magical Night at Castello Bevilacqua
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At Villa Foscarini Cornaro in Gorgo Al Monticano, Treviso, Italy, the newlyweds share a sweet kiss while cutting their wedding cake.
Sweet Kiss at Villa Foscarini Cornaro, Italy during the cake cutting.
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At Capela dos Milagres, guests attentively watch as the bride makes her entrance into the seaside chapel, adding a sense of anticipation and romance to the coastal setting.
Anticipation and Romance: Bride's Entrance Captivates Guests at Seaside Capela dos Milagres Wedding Ceremony
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At Chelsea Town Hall in London, England, the couple shares a kiss as guests shower them with confetti, creating a snow-like effect with white petals falling around. The moment captures the romance and joy of their celebration.
Romantic Celebration Unfolds at Chelsea Town Hall
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At Gite L'essentiel in Le Haut Breda, the bride and groom share a kiss amidst a colorful display created by surprise smoke bombs set off by their guests.
Bride and Groom Kiss Amid Surprise Smoke Bombs at Gite L'essentiel Wedding in Le Haut Breda Scene
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At La Grange aux Fées in Autrans, Isère, France, the bride and groom enjoy a joyful stroll in the rain, walking along the paved drive as a light snowfall adds a touch of wintry charm to the scene.
Bride and Groom Stroll in Rain and Snow at La Grange aux Fées, Autrans, Isère
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In Paris, under a tent with clear side panels, the groom dries his tears after being deeply moved by his wife's heartfelt speech.
Groom Moved to Tears by Bride's Speech at Paris Wedding
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In Ascoli Piceno, the bride and groom take a leisurely urban stroll along the Red Walk. This picturesque moment combines the elegance of the couple with the vibrant backdrop of the city's streets.
Bride and Groom Stroll Along Red Walk in Ascoli Piceno, Blending Elegance with Vibrant City Backdrop
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At Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire, UK, the bride and groom share their first kiss beneath a full canopy of trees, surrounded by the beauty of the woods and their guests.
Bride, Groom's First Kiss Under Trees at Hothorpe Hall Wedding
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A newlywed couple shares a romantic dip and a French kiss as they walk out of the outdoor ceremony at the Santa Barbara Central Coast venue.
Newlyweds Share Romantic Dip, French Kiss at Santa Barbara Ceremony
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In front of City Hall in Saint-Genis-d'Hiersac, the newlyweds share a loving kiss. This bubble scene captures the joy and romance of their special day.
Newlyweds Share Romantic Kiss Amid Bubbles at Saint-Genis-d'Hiersac City Hall, Capturing Joyful Celebration
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At Ruella Bistrô in São Paulo, Brazil, a black-and-white portrait captures the couple sharing a kiss as they dance inside the restaurant, with light and shadows artfully playing across the scene.
Couple's Kiss Captured in Black-and-White Amidst Dance at Ruella Bistrô, São Paulo Wedding
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