Wedding Photos of Session

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.

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

A beautiful image is captured as the newlyweds rehearse their first dance at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano during a tranquil outdoor portrait session on their wedding day.

Elegant First Dance Rehearsal at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano: A Tranquil Portrait Session

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A romantic embrace on the water taxi in Venice's Grand Canal, a serene post-ceremony ride captured during a peaceful outdoor wedding portrait session.

Venetian Serenade: Love on the Water Taxi in Venice's Grand Canal Wedding Portrait Session

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A romantic wedding photo of a couple embracing on a water taxi on the Grand Canal, captured during a peaceful outdoor portrait session on their special day.

Embracing Love on the Grand Canal: Romantic Water Taxi Wedding Portrait Session

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A romantic wedding couple enjoys a serene canoe ride at sunset in Manchester, Maine, captured beautifully during their outdoor portrait session on their special day.

Serene Sunset Canoe Ride: Wedding Couple's Romantic Portrait Session in Manchester, Maine

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A beautiful wedding detail at Villa Kerz's garden in Germany, featuring delicate gold and silver wedding bands elegantly placed on the bride's collarbone for a ring shot during a serene outdoor session.

Serene Ring Shot: Delicate Gold and Silver Bands Adorning Bride's Collarbone in Villa Kerz's Garden

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Couple in love standing in a picturesque setting in Colchester, Essex on their wedding day. The couple's tender session is interrupted by a passing cyclist in the serene woods. A unique and memorable shot capturing a romantic and unexpected twist.

Unexpected Cyclist: Romantic Encounter in Serene Colchester Woods on Wedding Day

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In Moselle, a couple lovingly gazes into each other's eyes amidst a bamboo forest on their wedding day portrait session in nature.

Romantic Moment: Couple in Love amidst Bamboo Forest, Moselle, Captured in Wedding Portrait Session

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A captivating lifestyle couple portrait, set amidst the serene beauty of Huairou, Beijing, China. This family of three, accompanied by their beloved dog, share a picturesque session by the tranquil waters of a green forest.

Huairou Haven | A Captivating Engagement Session For A Glamorous Family

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A couple, accompanied by their black dog, strike poses against the backdrop of a solitary tree in a lush forest in Huairou, Beijing, China. The lifestyle portrait captures the affection between the couple and their love for nature.

Black Dog & Blissful Romance | Huairou, Beijing, China Portrait Session

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A modern love story unfolds amidst the breathtaking landscape of Seattle, Washington. Adorned in stunning Indian attire, the bride and groom share a tender embrace with touching heads, capturing their love on their wedding day.

Seattle Love: A Modern Indian Wedding Embracing Eternal Love's Embrace.

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A wedding photographer captured a beautiful kiss at Santa Maria Assunta Church in Bargni, Italy. The award-winning image features a couple enjoying an intimate session inside their vintage car, shot through the front windshield from the outside

Bargni Bliss: A Vintage Kiss Immortalized Amidst Italian Elegance

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In a dimly lit church at Schloss Neuhaus in Paderborn, Germany, the couple is surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, creating an intimate and romantic setting for their embrace.

A GLAMOROUS CHURCH WEDDING: A Captivating Love Story Unfolds in Paderborn's Schloss Neuhaus Church

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Bride and groom pose in a picturesque field framed by New Forest ponies, creating a captivating scene of artistry and nature at their wedding in the UK.

OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE SESSION: New Forest Ponies Take Center Stage in Couple's Breathtaking Pastoral Portraits

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ROMANTIC WEDDING AT MALCESINE CASTLE: INTIMATE GLIMPSE OF A BRIDE'S ADORATION FOR HER GROOM

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A stunning wedding photo captures a couple posing outside Syon Park's glass conservatory at night. The building's purple lights create a captivating backdrop, while the off-center composition and rim lighting add a touch of artistic flair.

PURPLE HAZE: CAPTIVATING WEDDING PHOTO AT SYON PARK'S GLASS CONSERVATORY VENUE

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The groom is captured in an artistic wedding photo at Humble House Taipei, Taiwan. He stands by a round window adorned with a captivating blue aquatic motif, reflecting a stunning image.

Groom's Reflection - Artistic Wedding Photo Unveiled at Humble House Taipei Venue

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Glamorous Wedding Portrait Elegantly Showcases Love and Connection at Moncel Abbey Venue

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On the beach in Dinard, Ille-et-Vilaine, the bride and groom enjoyed a romantic photo shoot during the cocktail hour, near the reception venue. The natural lens flare was captured perfectly, adding a touch of warmth to the picture.

SAND & WARMTH: Breathtaking Wedding Portrait Session Illuminates Dinard Venue's Romantic Beach

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At Chateau de Miremont in Puy-de-Dôme, the newlyweds pose in front of a breathtaking sunset, as the fiery rays of the setting sun create a magnificent sunburst effect.

Wedding Dreams Unveiled: Romance Ablaze as Sun Ignites Spectacular Portrait

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Taken during the creative session, this captivating image from Cleveland, Ohio showcases a beautiful ceremony location, with soft sunlight casting a stunning glow over the bride.

Ohio Wedding Splendour: Cleveland's Serene Setting and Radiant Bride Illuminated

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In Cleveland, Ohio, after the wedding ceremony, the couple posed for a final indoor photo captured by the photographer as the church emptied.

CAPTURING ETERNAL UNITY: GLAMOROUS CLEVELAND WEDDING PHOTO ETERNIZES LOVE

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Capturing the essence of love amidst scenic beauty in the charming Ardeche region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this intimate outdoor photograph focuses on the affectionate connection between a couple through a tender kiss.

ARDÈCHE ROMANCE: WEDDING LOVE BLOSSOMS AMIDST FRENCH LANDSCAPE

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In Yvelines, in a timeless black and white portrait, the couple raise their champagne glasses in a celebratory toast, their car's headlights illuminating the night as they share a tender kiss.

Wedding Brilliance Unveiled: Timeless Yvelines Soirée Shines in Monochrome

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World's most artistic and best wedding image from Santa Marina Restaurant, Sozopol, Bulgaria for The newlyweds having a formal night portrait session under the wedding arch

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Istanbul Divan Hotel wedding groom artistic image session for a Groom getting ready and his reflection is produced by a glass prism

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Bodrum Turkey wedding couple artistic drone picture session with a couple lying on the pier

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Castellane, Alpes de Haute Provence pre wedding couple with Hugs during the session

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Aguilas, Spain mini beach couple photography session before the wedding day with a beautiful Sunset and love on the dock

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Chicago engagement photo session with the Couple Knitting in their home before the wedding day

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