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The following “Serene” 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 “Serene” 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 the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Philadelphia, PA, a couple is captured laughing together as they sit casually on the house floor. The relaxed and joyful scene is enhanced by the serene cultural setting surrounding them.
Couple Laughing Casually Together on House Floor at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Philadelphia, with Minimal 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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At Waddesdon, a couple shares a warm cuddle framed by tall green bushes on each side. The natural greenery creates an intimate and serene setting, highlighting the couple's affection.
Couple at Waddesdon Sharing Warm Cuddle | Framed by Tall Green Bushes | Natural Greenery Creates Intimate, Serene Setting Highlighting Affection
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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 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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At Collingwood, a couple sits on the water's edge during their engagement session, framed by a sunset over the shoreline. The serene setting enhances the romantic and timeless quality of this memorable scene.
Couple in Collingwood Sits by Water's Edge | Engagement Session at Sunset Enhances Romantic, Timeless Quality of Scene
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At Evergreen Memorial Barn in Evergreen, Colorado, the couple shares a laugh in front of their wedding reception venue at dusk, with the moon shining brightly overhead, adding a romantic and serene backdrop.
Couple Poses for a Portrait Under Moonlit Sky at Evergreen Memorial Barn Wedding in Colorado
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In a forest in Cremona, Alberta, Canada, a romantic photograph depicts the couple in love, facing each other with the bride's back against a large tree, surrounded by the serene natural beauty of the woods.
Bride and Groom Pose for a Romantic Portrait Against Tree Amidst Serene Forest Beauty in Cremona, Alberta, Canada
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In Méribel, nestled within the French Alps, a beautiful wedding day walk unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking alpine scenery. The mountains and serene environment provide a romantic atmosphere.
Couple's Romantic Wedding Walk Unfolds Amidst Breathtaking Alpine Scenery in Méribel, French Alps
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In Méribel, French Alps, a woman in a white robe sits gracefully on a chair, immersed in the scenery that surrounds her.
Woman in White Robe Sits Gracefully on Chair, Immersed in Scenic Méribel, French Alps Background
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In Ceparana, Bolano, an engaged couple sits closely together on the edge of a dirt road. Surrounded by nature, their relaxed posture and intimate connection capture the essence of their engagement in this serene setting.
Engaged Couple in Ceparana, Bolano, Sitting Together on Dirt Road's Edge | Relaxed Posture and Intimate Connection Capture Engagement's Essence in Serene Natural Setting
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In Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France, the engaged couple embraces warmly on a bridge in a park. The serene setting enhances their affection, creating a picturesque moment of love and connection.
Engaged Couple Embraces in Parisian Park, Love Blooms in Issy
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In London, UK, a couple is captured in a black-and-white portrait, arms lovingly wrapped around each other. Above them, muted foliage adds depth and layers to the image, in a serene and intimate atmosphere.
Couple Embraced in Black-and-White Portrait in London, UK, with Muted Foliage Above - Serene and Intimate Atmosphere
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At Symondsbury Estate, a simple bouquet detail shot captures the flowers set in a small window opening. The soft palette of colors enhances the serene and understated elegance of the arrangement, creating a gentle and inviting visual.
Bouquet's Soft Palette in Window Opening at Symondsbury Estate Creates Inviting Visual
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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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At Schloss Romrod, a top-down view captures the bride gracefully descending a spiral staircase. The soft, low light and gentle color palette highlight the details of her dress, creating an elegant and serene visual composition.
Bride Gracefully Navigates Spiral Staircase in Soft Light at Schloss Romrod
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At StoneTree Estate in Novato, California, a black-and-white portrait captures a bride in a robe standing by a window, her reflection mirrored in the glass as she savors her big day.
Bride's Reflection in Window Captured in Elegant Black-and-White Portrait at StoneTree Estate, Novato, California
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In Acadia National Park, Maine, a bride gracefully twirls atop a solitary rock by a pond, in a serene and enchanting scene in the natural landscape.
Bride Gracefully Twirls Atop Solitary Rock by Pond in Serene, Enchanting Acadia National Park Scene, Maine
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At Chateau La Durantie in France, the bride gracefully poses inside the castle, standing at the center of a hallway. She gazes off to the side as soft window light bathes the scene, highlighting her elegance and the timeless beauty of the setting.
Graceful Bride in Sunlit Corridor: Captivating Portrait at Chateau La Durantie Wedding in France
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In Poitiers, guests walk past the chapel on the estate, contributing to the serene and picturesque atmosphere of the location.
Guests Stroll Past Chapel Enhancing Picturesque Estate Setting in Poitiers Wedding Scene
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On Lookout Mountain, Colorado, the couple poses in the snow during their winter wedding day. Standing on a snowy slope, the groom wraps his arms around the bride from behind, creating a warm and intimate feel amidst the serene winter landscape.
Groom Embraces Bride on Snowy Slope, Creating Intimate Moment on Lookout Mountain, Colorado Wedding Day
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At İstanbul Sheraton Hotel, Turkey, the bride stands in her white bridal gown, beautifully reflected in the mirror. Two additional white garments hang on the all-white wall, creating an elegant and serene composition.
Bride in White Gown and Mirror Image Complement Serene All-White Decor at İstanbul Sheraton Hotel Wedding
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At Santarcangelo Pieve Church in Rimini, Italy, a unique light reflection catches the eye. The gentle movement of a fan creates a beautiful play of light during the church mass.
At Santarcangelo Pieve Church in Rimini, Italy, a unique light reflection catches the eye. The gentle movement of a fan creates a beautiful play of light during the church mass.
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In Muir Woods, San Francisco, the bride and groom share a kiss atop a large fallen redwood tree, surrounded by the towering giants and serene natural beauty of the forest.
Bride and Groom Kiss Atop Fallen Redwood Amidst Towering Trees in Muir Woods Wedding Scene
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In Muir Woods, San Francisco, the bride and groom share a kiss amidst the towering trees, as diagonal rays of sunlight break through the canopy, casting a glow on the couple in the serene woodland setting.
Bride and Groom's Kiss Amidst Towering Trees with Sunlit Rays in Muir Woods Wedding Scene
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On Assateague Island, the couple strolls along a hill, beautifully silhouetted against the sky between two large trees, creating a striking and serene scene.
Couple Strolls Between Trees in Striking Portrait on Assateague Island Hill
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This wedding photo captures a beautiful silhouette of two people in a serene blue backlit setting in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China.
Serene Silhouettes: Romantic Blue Backdrop at Fuzhou, Fujian Wedding
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A touching moment captured in this photo of a groom shedding tears during his vows in the serene outdoors of Upstate New York, earning it a well-deserved WPJA Spotlight award.
Emotional Vows: A Groom's Tearful Promise in Upstate New York
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A serene image captured at the Denver Botanical Garden in Colorado showcases a couple taking a romantic stroll across a pergola adorned with vibrant flowers and the sun bursting through from above.
Sunlit Stroll: Romance Blooms at Denver Botanical Garden
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