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The following “Romantic” 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 “Romantic” 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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In Vendée, France, the bride and groom are beautifully captured in a backlit sunset portrait. They are framed inside a copper ring glow, enhancing the romantic warmth of the scene.
Romantic Backlit Sunset Portrait Frames Bride And Groom In Copper Ring Glow
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At a reception venue in Switzerland, the couple stands with the setting sun as a breathtaking backdrop, creating a romantic silhouette that highlights the beauty of the scene.
Couple’s Silhouette Embracing Sunset Bliss at Swiss Wedding Reception Venue
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In Kaifeng, Henan, China, the bride and groom share a kiss in front of a mirror, capturing their reflection for a romantic wedding portrait.
Reflective Romance: Bride and Groom’s Intimate Kiss at Kaifeng Wedding Celebration
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A couple sits embraced in a sunny field at the Sources de l'Yonne, a romantic engagement portrait.
Sun-Drenched Embrace at Yonne's Source: A Romantic Engagement Captured in Time
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Rahul kisses Poojita's forehead by a large ship in South Lake Tahoe; a romantic, nostalgic portrait.
Rahul and Poojita's Nostalgic Kiss by Tahoe Ship: A Romantic Engagement
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A loving couple embraces against the picturesque backdrop of Caorle, Venice, Italy.
Italian Embrace: Love Blooms in Picturesque Caorle, Venice, a Timeless Engagement
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A romantic golden hour engagement portrait in Gorizia, Italy, featuring a tender hand kiss.
Golden Hour Kiss in Gorizia: A Tender Italian Promise Captured in Light
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The couple share a romantic pier portrait session, posing near calm waters and a bridge under blue skies.
Pier Perfection: PA Couple's Romantic Portrait Near Calm Waters and Bridge Under Blue Skies
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Engagement Photographyromanticbridgecalm waterspierholding hands
In front of the Château de Pibrac, Haute-Garonne, the newlywed couple sits on the edge of a fountain, in a charming scene with the majestic château as their backdrop.
Newlywed Couple by Fountain at Château de Pibrac, Haute-Garonne
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At Holland Ridge Farm in NJ, a couple stands amid the vibrant tulip fields as sunlight rays pierce through storm clouds. The dramatic lighting from the local sun adds a captivating and romantic atmosphere to the scene.
Couple Stands Among Vibrant Tulip Fields at Holland Ridge Farm, NJ, with Diagonal Sunrays Piercing Storm Clouds and Blue Sky
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At Cira Green in Philadelphia, PA, a couple shares a kiss with the city's nightscape as a stunning backdrop. The scene at dusk captures the blend of urban energy and romantic ambiance, highlighting their picture session.
Couple Shares a Kiss at Cira Green, Philadelphia, with City Nightscape Backdrop, Blending Urban Energy and Romantic Ambiance
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In Eminönü, Istanbul, Turkey, a couple's engagement photo session captures them relaxing by the water. She sits while he lies with his head on her lap, basking in the sun, in a serene and affectionate scene.
Couple's Engagement Session in Eminönü, Istanbul | Relaxing by the Water as She Sits and He Lies with Head on Her Lap | Basking in Sun in Affectionate Scene
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In Paşabağları, Cappadocia, Turkey, an engagement photo session captures her in soft light within a cave. He stands at a distance, framed by a round opening in the stone cave wall, creating a picturesque and intimate composition.
Engagement Session in Paşabağları, Cappadocia, Turkey | She is in Soft Light Inside Cave | He is Framed by Round Stone Opening, Creating Picturesque and Intimate Composition
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In Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, a couple's engagement photo session captures them standing apart at an arch of an Old World building. The sunlight illuminates the scene, highlighting the historic architecture and adding a touch of timeless elegance.
Engagement Session in Sultanahmet, Istanbul | Couple Stands Apart at Arch of Old World Building | Sunlight Highlights Historic Architecture and Timeless Elegance
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In Süleymaniye, Istanbul, Turkey, a pre-wedding photo session captures the couple standing side by side with arms outstretched to the blue sky. Their joyous pose is complemented by the sight of flying gulls above, in a lively and uplifting atmosphere.
Pre-Wedding Session in Süleymaniye, Istanbul, Turkey | Couple Stands Side by Side with Arms Outstretched | Flying Gulls and Blue Sky Create Lively, Uplifting Atmosphere
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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, during a Cappadocia engagement photo session, she lounges in the heart-shaped opening of a resting bench, holding his hand as he stands nearby. The scene is completed with hot air balloons gracefully floating in the distance.
Engagement Session in Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey | She Lounges in Heart-Shaped Bench Opening, Holding His Hand | Hot Air Balloons Gracefully Float in Distance
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In Breckenridge, Colorado, a couple snuggles amidst vibrant yellow aspen leaves. Captured in a vertical shot, their warm embrace and smiling faces create a cozy and inviting scene, highlighting the beauty of the autumn landscape.
Couple Snuggles in Breckenridge, Colorado, Amidst Vibrant Yellow Aspen Leaves | Vertical Shot Captures Warm Embrace and Smiling Faces | Cozy Scene Highlights Autumn Beauty
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At Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado, a couple stands on a rock, overlooking the expansive reservoir as the sun sets. The warm light illuminates their faces, in a serene and romantic atmosphere against the water backdrop.
Couple at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado | Standing on Rock Overlooking Reservoir at Sunset | Warm Light Illuminates Faces in a Romantic Atmosphere
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At Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado, a couple leans in for a kiss as the sun glows between them. The scene features a dark sky, with their silhouettes framed alongside a bare tree to the left, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere.
Couple at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado | Leaning in for Kiss with Sun Glowing Between Them | Dark Sky and Silhouettes Framed by Bare Tree
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In Breckenridge, Colorado, a couple stands on a dirt road surrounded by the golden aspen leaves of fall. The vibrant foliage creates a stunning backdrop, enhancing the beauty of their session together.
Couple Portrait in Breckenridge, Colorado, on Dirt Road | Surrounded by Golden Aspen Leaves of Fall | Vibrant Foliage Creates Stunning Backdrop
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At Santa Clara University, CA, a couple poses for their engagement portrait, embracing in dappled sunlight. The scene is beautifully softened by tree shadows cast against a nearby wall, adding warmth and texture to the photograph.
Couple at Santa Clara University, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Embracing in Dappled Sunlight | Tree Shadows on Wall Add Warmth and Texture to Image
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At Lands End in San Francisco, CA, a couple poses for their engagement portrait near a row of tree trunks. The natural pattern formed by the trees creates a unique, textured backdrop that enhances the beauty of the photo session.
Couple at Lands End, San Francisco, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Posing Near Row of Tree Trunks | Natural Tree Pattern Creates Textured Backdrop Enhancing Photo
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At the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures them laughing, backlit by the sun. They stand among a row of Old World white columns, adding a timeless elegance to the joyful photo session.
Couple at Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Laughing and Backlit by Sun | Standing Among Old World White Columns
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In their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, the photographer's lighting beautifully highlights the couple's embrace. They stand amidst dramatic clouds, creating a captivating and atmospheric setting that adds depth to their romantic sessi
Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session | Embrace Amidst Dramatic Clouds | Captivating and Atmospheric Setting Adds Depth to Romantic Session
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In their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, the photographer's on-location lighting beautifully accentuates the scene. The couple is before lush green pastures, majestic mountains, and dramatic clouds, in a stunning and romantic atm
Engagement Session at Rocky Mountain National Park | Couple Amid Lush Pastures and Majestic Mountains | Dramatic Clouds in a Romantic Atmosphere
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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. The soft bokeh circles gently frame their warm hug and pleasant expressions, creating a festive and enchanting atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles Frame Warm Hug | Festive and Enchanting Atmosphere
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At Stanjel Castle in Slovenia, a couple strolls past a lavender flowerbed framed by historic stone walls. The serene setting offers a picturesque backdrop, blending natural beauty with architectural charm.
Couple at Stanjel Castle, Slovenia, Strolling by Lavender Flowerbed | Historic Stone Walls Create Picturesque Backdrop | Natural Beauty with Architectural Charm
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At Stanjel Castle in Slovenia, a couple embraces beneath a large ivy plant. Captured in a tall vertical frame, they are naturally surrounded by foliage and bathed in soft, warm sunlight, creating a serene and romantic scene.
Couple at Stanjel Castle, Slovenia, Embracing Beneath Large Ivy | Tall Vertical Frame | Surrounded by Foliage | Bathed in Soft Warm Sunlight in a Serene Romantic Scene
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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. Soft bokeh circles against a red background gently frame their warm hug in a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles on Red Background Frame Warm Hug | Festive, Holiday Atmosphere
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In Trieste, Italy, a couple walks hand in hand along the pier, passing a boat tie-down post. The breakwater concrete barriers create a maritime backdrop, enhancing the serene and romantic coastal stroll.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Walking Hand in Hand on Pier | Boat Tie-Down Post and Breakwater Barriers Provide Maritime Backdrop | Serene, Romantic Coastal Stroll
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