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The following “Smiling” 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 “Smiling” 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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A bride and groom pose for a portrait outside Tythe Barn, standing close together beside the rustic venue on a quiet wedding afternoon, smiling there.
The Couple Pose Outside Tythe Barn In A Quiet Wedding Portrait, Smiling Together
barnsmilingwedding photographerquietcouple photographyOxfordshireTythe Barn wedding
Engaged couple cuddles on a wooden swinging seat in San Jose, California, creating a relaxed and intimate pre-wedding engagement portrait.
Cozy Cuddles On A Wooden Swing Create A Relaxed Engagement Portrait In San Jose, California
California engagement sessionCuddlingintimateromancetogetherwooden swing portraitSan Jose
A couple poses with popsicles against a bold mural during their pre-wedding engagement session at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia.
Colorful Murals And Popsicles Brighten Ponce City Market In Atlanta, Georgia Engagement Session
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An engaged couple hugs closely and smiles together during a black and white pre-wedding portrait session in Meschers-sur-Gironde, France.
Smiles And Close Hugs Define The Couple's Portrait In Meschers-Sur-Gironde, France
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A joyful couple embraces and laughs together during a romantic pre-wedding portrait session in Meschers-sur-Gironde, France.
Joyful Laughter Fills The Couple's Engagement Session In Meschers-Sur-Gironde, France Together
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At La Pierre à Sel in France, the bride shares a joyful embrace with her sister and mother in a tightly framed black-and-white photograph, capturing their smiles and the warmth of this intimate moment.
Black And White Embraces Unite The Bride And Family At La Pierre À Sel In France
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Guests crowd around with cell phones at Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta, New Jersey, capturing photos of the bride and her friends.
Guests Photograph The Bride And Friends At Lake Mohawk Country Club In New Jersey
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At The Fish Pond in Matlock Bath, England, a young boy humorously wears a clothespin holding the wedding details on his nose while happily accepting a plate of food, creating a playful and memorable reception moment.
A Playful Young Guest Steals Smiles At The Fish Pond In Matlock Bath, England
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A young wedding guest enjoys a rich chocolate cake at the reception venue in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, savoring a sweet highlight of the celebration.
Young Guest Enjoys Chocolate Cake During Reception In Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Pre-wedding engagement portrait of a smiling couple embracing beneath spring blossoms at the Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont.
Spring Blossoms Surround The Smiling Couple At Equinox Resort In Manchester, Vermont
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Black and white pre-wedding engagement portrait of a smiling couple embracing beneath soft natural light in Bangkok, Thailand.
Black And White Portrait Highlights The Couple's Smiles In Bangkok, Thailand Soft Natural Light
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A smiling bride is captured in a vertical-format wedding portrait in São Paulo, Brazil, highlighting her joy and confidence as she prepares to celebrate her wedding day.
Smiling Bride Poses For Wedding Portrait In São Paulo, Brazil
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Sitting within the stylish interior of Aigu Restaurant & Bar in Zoug, Switzerland, the couple shares a genuine smile during a relaxed and upscale indoor engagement photography session.
Couple Shares A Genuine Smile During A Relaxed Upscale Indoor Engagement Photography Session In Switzerland
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On a deck at Praia do Francês in Alagoas, Brazil, two lovers lie back on wood dock, smiling as they look up at the sky.
Couple Relaxing On Dock At Praia do Francês, Alagoas, Brazil During Engagement Session With Wedding Photographer
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On the beach at Praia de Ipioca, Alagoas, Brazil, a smiling couple stands side by side, enjoying the sun and ocean breeze.
Couple Smiling Side By Side On Beach At Praia de Ipioca, Alagoas, Brazil, Captured By WPJA Photographer
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Lifted in his arms, she smiles with joy as the warm glow of Addison Street lights shimmer behind them in Philadelphia, their engagement portrait radiating love and happiness on this evening.
Portrait Of A Man Lifting His Smiling Partner Beneath Shimmering Street Lights In Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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On the steps at UC Berkeley in California, the couple is seen climbing together in a portrait captured from above, their bodies intertwined and smiles evident as the iconic campus scene gently frames their journey.
Climbing Steps On Campus At UC Berkeley, California, The Couple Share Beaming Smiles Together
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At Iglesia de Santa María in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain, he lifts her in a romantic gesture, sunlight bursting behind them as they’re framed by the historic stone buildings, their smiles illuminated against the old world backdrop.
Sunlight Bursts Behind A Romantic Lift Outside Iglesia De Santa María In Cazorla, Spain For This Happy Couple
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On Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, the couple strolls along the shoreline, the bride glancing back with an unguarded smile as the gentle waves frame their easygoing romance at this scenic beach venue.
Strolling Along Newcomb Hollow Beach In Wellfleet, Massachusetts, The Bride’s Smile And Gentle Waves Capture Romance
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Next to the peaceful lakeshore in Szigetcsúcs, Hungary, the woman smiles warmly at the camera while her partner gently leans in, their closeness mirrored in the calm water beside them.
Next To The Lakeshore In Szigetcsúcs, Hungary, The Couple’s Closeness Is Mirrored In The Calm Water Beside Them
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At The Matthews House in Cary, North Carolina, the couple stands together, each smiling as their red dotted noses form a full heart, their warmth and unity reflected in the historic Southern setting.
Their Red Dotted Noses Form A Heart At The Matthews House In Cary, North Carolina, Reflecting Unity And Warmth
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This joyful couple shares a cheerful interaction in Kaifeng, Henan, smiling brightly while using their hands to form a heart shape during their lighthearted and romantic engagement session in China.
A Joyful Engaged Couple Forms A Heart Shape With Their Hands During A Playful Portrait Session In Kaifeng, Henan, China
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On a sunlit urban sidewalk in San Francisco, the couple stands outside a shop, backlit and smiling at each other, capturing a lively and affectionate engagement portrait in the city.
Engaged Couple Smiling At Each Other Outside A Shop On Sunlit San Francisco Sidewalk For Lively City Portrait
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The couple stands side by side at South Lake Tahoe, smiling at the camera with the scenic view stretching out behind them, captured in a joyful and scenic engagement portrait.
Engaged Couple Smiling Side By Side At South Lake Tahoe With Scenic Mountain And Lake View Behind Them
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A smiling couple stands close together in an autumn vineyard in Etyek, Hungary; she embraces him from behind as both look at the camera, quietly celebrating their love and engagement.
Smiling Couple Stands In Autumn Vineyard In Etyek, Hungary, She Embraces Him From Behind As They Celebrate Love
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Newly engaged couple stands together at Kondiaronk Belvedere in Montreal, smiling through a glass doorway and holding a bouquet of roses.
Newly Engaged Couple Smiling Through Glass Doorway At Kondiaronk Belvedere In Montreal, Holding Elegant Rose Bouquet
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At Quinta da Eira in Penafiel, Portugal, the bride and groom walk with two children down a grassy aisle, framed by smiling guests outdoors, heading together toward the cake-cutting celebration under the canopy of trees.
Bride And Groom Walk With Children Down Grassy Aisle At Quinta Da Eira Surrounded By Smiling Guests For Outdoor Cake Cutting Celebration Under Canopy Of Trees
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At a portrait session in South Lake Tahoe, California, a couple stands surrounded by flower petals, smiling and enjoying themselves.
South Lake Tahoe Engagement Portrait: Couple Smiling Amid Flower Petals Indoors
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Near the Quai de la Daurade in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, the newlyweds smile at each other before descending the long stone staircase.
Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, Newlyweds Smile Before Descending the Long Stone Staircase Near Quai de la Daurade
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In the Catskills, NY, the couple enjoys each other's company in the woods, their smiling reflection captured in a handheld mirror framed by lush green foliage.
Couple Portrait Session in the Catskills With Reflections in a Woodland Mirror
portrait sessioncreativeThe Catskillsengagednaturecoupleromance

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