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The following “Special moment” 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 “Special moment” 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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Beautiful wedding photo taken at Domaine du Paradis des oiseaux in Mougins, Alpes-maritimes, showing a special moment during the preparations.
Capturing Love at Domaine du Paradis des oiseaux: A Tender Moment in Mougins
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Emotion-filled moment as bride's father hands her over to the groom at Hyatt Regency, Hong Kong wedding ceremony. Bride fighting back tears.
Father's Touch: Bride quietly overcomes emotion as father gives her away at Hyatt Regency
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Capture the special moment of a couple getting married at the Los Altos History Museum in Los Altos, CA despite the challenges of a pandemic.
Pandemic Sparks Love: Couple Ties Knot at Los Altos History Museum Despite Challenges
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Vienne father of the bride escorting his daughter in a Joëlette for the civil ceremony.
Vienne Father and Daughter's Heartwarming Joëlette Walk Down the Aisle for Civil Ceremony
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Wedding photo captured at Regatta Place in Newport, RI USA, showcasing a heartwarming moment during the mother/son dance with matching facial expressions.
Emotional Moment Captured at Regatta Place: Mother/Son Dance Shows Perfectly Synced Expressions
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The Bride toasting with a glass of champagne at Villa Necchi Campiglio in Milan, Italy, a unique and special moment from the wedding day.
Bride raises glass in stunning Milan villa - A toast to unforgettable wedding day!
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A tender moment between a bride and her father at Basalt Golf Club, captured as they share a heartfelt gaze before walking down the aisle on her wedding day.
Heartfelt Gaze: Bride and Father Share Tender Moment at Basalt Golf Club Before Aisle Walk
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A heartfelt black and white wedding photo captured at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze del Garda, showing a tender tea ceremony moment as the newlyweds offer tea to their parents, surrounded by guests in a setting by Garda Lake.
Heartfelt Black and White Wedding Tea Ceremony at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze Del Garda
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A romantic kiss between the newlyweds at Domaine de Chaillauroy captured on their wedding day, as he takes her face in his hands.
Elegant Newlyweds Share Loving Kiss at Domaine de Chaillauroy on Wedding Day
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A candid moment captured during a wedding ceremony at the Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy, as a father lovingly removes his daughter's bridal veil at the altar in a serene and heartfelt scene.
Father's Tender Touch: Captivating Wedding Moment at Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy
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At Château Malvirade in Lot et Garonne, the bride's eyes are filled with emotion as she sits with the groom, both looking up at the woman giving a speech.
Château Malvirade Wedding: Emotional Bride and Groom Captivated by Family Speech
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In Gorizia, Italy, a groom shares a moment with his best men, showing off the wedding ring in a black and white shot capturing the bond between buddies.
Best Men Share a Special Moment with Groom in Gorizia, Italy
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A wedding photographer in Tuscany captures a special moment as the bride and her father step toward the outdoor ceremony venue at Villa Grabau. The father wipes his face with a handkerchief under the sunlight.
Tuscany Outdoor Wedding: Bride and Father Step Towards Venue, Emotional Tear Captured at Villa Grabau
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A mother and son share a special moment at the reception in Baltimore, Maryland
The Tender Connection: A Mother-Son Moment at a Baltimore Reception
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A couple in Fort Collins, Colorado, captured a special moment together as they posed on a rock for their engagement portrait
Romantic Engagement Portrait: Fort Collins Couple Poses on Scenic Rock
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A wedding couple is captured in a portrait at Domaine de la Métairie du château, as the bride and groom share a kiss beneath a soaring veil
Domaine de la Métairie du château: Romantic Wedding Couple Captured in Portrait with Soaring Veil
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At Humble House Taipei, Taiwan, a beautiful wedding moment was captured as the bride looked on at her father and groom hugging fondly
In Taipei, Taiwan, at Humble House, a touching wedding moment occurred when the bride witnessed her dad and groom hug warmly
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At Crazy Diamond Campground in Ventucopa, CA, the newlywed couple shared a special moment as they recessed their outdoor wedding ceremony
The newlyweds celebrated after desert ceremony at Crazy Diamond Campground, Ventucopa, CA
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The wedding picture at Thorpe Garden, Thorpe Constantine, Staffordshire captures the newly married couple and their young son cutting the cake with funny faces
The wedding of the family at Thorpe Garden, Thorpe Constantine, Staffordshire is captured in a picture from cutting the cake with funny faces
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At the Ardeche location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, an emotional wedding ceremony unfolded as the father shed tears and the mother held the microphone, trying to speak through her own emotions
An emotional wedding ceremony occurred at Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with parents struggling to speak
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At La Chatre's Town Hall, the groom's grandmother and her grandson were lovingly playing amongst the wedding decorations
The grandmother and grandson played happily at La Chatre Town Hall's wedding decorations
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At Chateau de Conques in Occitanie, France, the groom and his mother are taking a selfie near a large window on the wedding day
The bridegroom and his mother posed for a selfie at Chateau de Conques, Occitanie, France on the wedding day
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A pro wedding photographer captured this special moment at the CityHall of Lempdes, France. In the photo, the father can be seen looking at his daughter in the background, while she receives the wedding ring from the groom.
Unveiled Love: A Captured Connection at City Hall of Lempdes, France
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Friends gathered in the French Alps for an outdoor wedding ceremony, capturing a special moment together
Friends celebrated with an outdoor wedding ceremony in the French Alps
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An emotional couple and their daughters embrace in Barjols, France in a wedding photograph
The couple and their daughters share an emotional embrace in Barjols
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The Lucy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding ceremony, phones were plentiful as a special moment was captured - one in hand, one taking a photo, and one providing extra lighting
At the Lucy, Philadelphia, PA wedding ceremony, phones were used during a special moment
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At the luxurious Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, CA, the bride's grandfather tenderly touched her cheek as they shared a special moment during the wedding day
The bride's grandfather tenderly touched her cheek outside the luxurious Resort
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Ring bearer laughing with bride and groom at the Hanbury Wedding Barn in the UK
The ring bearer was filled with joy as he shared the bride and groom's special moment during their indoor ceremony at the wedding barn
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The bride's grandmother tenderly took her hand in the bride's living room, creating a special moment between them
Grandmother and bride shared a touching moment in the bride's living room
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The wedding portrait of the couple in Nha Trang, with palm leaves above them and the sky as the background, was truly a magical moment
The couple's Nha Trang wedding portrait, framed by palm leaves and sky, was truly magical
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