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The following “Session” 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 “Session” 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 Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkey, a couple enjoys a pre-wedding photo session under a clear umbrella. Positioned over the water, the scene captures a blend of romance and the picturesque beauty of Istanbul's iconic setting.
Couple in Pre-Wedding Photo Session with Clear Umbrella, Overlooking Water in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Capturing Romance and Iconic Beauty
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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 Kayseri, Turkey, during an engagement photo session in Cappadocia, a couple stands at a ranch with many horses. The low sun creates a warm glow, while to the right, a cowboy rides a horse rearing up, adding a dynamic element to the scene.
Engagement Session in Cappadocia, Kayseri, Turkey | Couple at Horse Ranch with Warm Glow from Low Sun | Cowboy on Rearing Horse Adds Dynamic Element
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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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A couple embraces along the Lake Tahoe shoreline in Nevada, framed in black and white image. The giant boulders surrounding them add a striking contrast and natural beauty to the intimate photo session.
Couple Embracing on Lake Tahoe Shoreline, Nevada | Black-and-White Frame | Giant Boulders Provide Striking Contrast and Natural Beauty to Intimate Session
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At Valhalla Estate, South Lake Tahoe, CA, a couple embraces in a vertical frame, surrounded by a frosted field and forest. The silvery winter light adds a touch to this engagement portrait session.
Couple Embraces at Valhalla Estate, South Lake Tahoe, CA | Surrounded by Frosted Field and Forest | Silvery Winter Light Enhances Engagement Portrait
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At Lake Tahoe, NV, a couple shares an intimate session sitting on boulders along the shoreline. During their engagement session, they read a note to each other, creating a heartfelt and memorable experience.
Couple at Lake Tahoe, NV, Shares Intimate Engagement Session on Boulders | Reading Notes to Each Other Creates Heartfelt, Memorable Experience
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In Collingwood, a couple strolls through a cozy alleyway at night, surrounded by red brick walls. The soft glow of string lights overhead adds a warm and intimate atmosphere to their evening engagement session.
Couple Strolls Through Cozy Collingwood Alleyway at Night | Surrounded by Red Brick Walls | String Lights Create Warm, Intimate Atmosphere for Engagement Session
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On Ravenna Wild Beach, Italy, a couple enjoys a winter love session, unfazed by the chill. In a tightly framed black-and-white shot, their snuggling faces capture the warmth and intimacy of the scene.
Couple Enjoys Winter Love Session on Ravenna Wild Beach, Italy | Snuggling Faces in Tight Black-and-White Frame Capture Warmth and Intimacy
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A couple shares a laugh during their engagement session at Skinner's Golf Club on Nantucket Island, MA. Captured in a vertical black-and-white image, the portrait highlights their playful spirit on the golf course.
Couple Shares Laugh at Skinner's Golf Club, Nantucket Island, MA | Portrait Highlights Playful Spirit During Engagement Session on Golf Course
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A couple shares a kiss on Dollymount Strand, Dublin, set against a backdrop of dramatic clouds and a stormy beach at low tide. The image captures the cool, romantic atmosphere of the session.
Couple Shares Kiss on Dollymount Strand, Dublin | Dramatic Clouds and Stormy Beach at Low Tide Create Cool, Romantic Atmosphere
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At SoNo 1420 America's Maritime Distillery in historic South Norwalk, CT, an engaged couple relaxes on a couch, watching TV and sharing laughter. The cozy setting within the craft distillery complements their joyful and intimate session together.
Engaged Couple Relaxes on Couch at SoNo 1420 America's Maritime Distillery, South Norwalk, CT, Sharing Laughter in Cozy Setting
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At SoNo 1420, a destination craft distillery in South Norwalk, CT, an engaged couple enjoys a cozy portrait session on a couch in a dimly lit area. Sharing a beverage, they bask in the warm and intimate atmosphere of the distillery.
Engaged Couple Enjoys Portrait Session at SoNo 1420 Distillery, South Norwalk, CT, Sharing Beverage on Cozy Couch in Dim Light
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In Mallorca, an engaged couple shares a joyful portrait session on a rocky paved path with steps. He lifts her off the ground in a loving hug, capturing their excitement and connection amidst the picturesque landscape.
Engaged Couple in Mallorca Enjoys Joyful Portrait Session on Rocky Path | He Lifts Her in Loving Hug, Capturing Excitement and Connection
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In the captivating landscape of Crete Senesi, Tuscany, an engaged couple poses for a portrait near rows of large round hay bales. The rural countryside backdrop adds a rustic charm and warm authenticity to their session.
Engaged Couple in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Poses Near Hay Bales | Rural Countryside Adds Rustic Charm and Authenticity to Portrait Session
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In Saint-Emilion, France, an engaged couple stands face to face beneath a massive Old World stone arch on a historic building. The grand arch, seemingly fit for giants, adds a touch of timeless elegance and grandeur to their intimate photo session.
Engaged Couple in Saint-Emilion, France, Under Massive Stone Arch | Grand Structure Adds Timeless Elegance and Grandeur to Intimate Portrait Session
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At Rothamsted Estate in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, a bride and groom share a joyful laugh in front of autumnal trees ablaze with warm orange tones. The country house grounds add an elegant backdrop to this heartwarming photo session.
Bride and Groom to be at Rothamsted Estate, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, Share Joyful Laugh | Autumnal Trees and Country House Provide Warm, Elegant Backdrop
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At Batchwood Golf Course in St Albans, a bride and groom share a joyful laugh in front of a backdrop of trees. In this black-and-white photo, the monochrome-toned foliage enhances the timelessness and elegance of their picture session.
Bride and Groom to be at Batchwood Golf Course, St Albans, Laugh Joyfully | Black-and-White Foliage Adds Timelessness and Elegance to Photo Session
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In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands in front of a vibrant industrial art installation. The artwork's colors, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, create a lively and dynamic backdrop for their portrait session.
Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Holding Hands | Vibrant Industrial Art Installation with Sun-Like Hues Provides Lively Backdrop for Portrait Session
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In Champ-sur-Drac, France, during a couple's session, the bride and groom pose with their two small dogs, set against the backdrop of an intriguing art installation, adding a unique and personal element to their photoshoot.
Bride and Groom Pose with Dogs Against Artistic Backdrop for Personal Touch in Champ-sur-Drac, France Session
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In Lerici, known as the pearl of the Gulf, an engaged couple shares a joyful session as he playfully lifts his bride-to-be on an overlook above the water. The sun sets behind them, casting a warm glow over their love-filled scene.
Engaged Couple in Lerici, the Pearl of the Gulf, in Playful Lift | Sunset Casts Warm Glow Over Love-Filled Overlook Above Water
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In Crete Senesi, this engaged couple holds hands and walks through tall green grass atop rolling hills during their pre-wedding portrait session in Tuscany.
Hand in Hand: Strolling Through Tuscany's Verdant Crete Senesi
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In Gjøgv, Faroe Islands, the couple embraces and holds hands, sharing a heartfelt laugh, as the picturesque Faroese houses create a scenic and culturally rich backdrop for their joyful session.
Couple's Heartfelt Laughter Framed by Scenic Faroese Houses in Gjøgv Portrait Session
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Outside at Domaine de la Clausade Mauguio, the bride and groom pose with a vintage convertible Porsche during their sunset couple session.
Sunset Dreams: Bride & Groom, Vintage Porsche, Domaine de la Clausade
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Bathed in the golden light of sunset, the bride and groom posed with a vintage convertible Porsche during their romantic couple's session at Domaine de la Clausade Mauguio.
Golden Hour Romance: Bride & Groom with Vintage Porsche at Domaine de la Clausade Mauguio
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A curious cat makes an unexpected appearance during the bride's portrait session at Les Feuillantines restaurant near Toulouse, France.
Cat Crashes Bride's Photoshoot at Les Feuillantines, Toulouse Wedding
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The couple basks in the warm sunlight next to a majestic tree, with the alluring backdrop of the San Francisco Bay and iconic bridge in their pre wedding portrait session.
San Francisco Bridge: Engaged Couple Basking at Sunlit Majestic Tree
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On their wedding day in Paris, the bride and groom share a playful and sweet session on the escalators, with her stretching for balance while trying to kiss him.
A Sweet and Carefree Moment: Bride and Groom Kiss on Paris Escalator
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Newlyweds stroll through a serene park, surrounded by greenery and a vibrant blue sky. The idyllic location adds a charming touch to their post-ceremony photoshoot.
SERENE PARK WEDDING SESSION | Newlyweds Pose Surrounded by Greenery & Vibrant Blue Sky
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A nature portrait captured in Germany during the First Look session at a serene outdoor wedding venue, beautifully encapsulating the essence of the special day.
Enchanting First Look: Serene Nature Portrait at a German Outdoor Wedding Venue
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