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The following “Stairs” 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 “Stairs” 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 Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures him gently holding her hand to help navigate the steep stairway of the Old World structure, adding a touch of romance and elegance to the picture session.
Couple at Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA, in Engagement Portrait | He Holds Her Hand on Steep Stairway | Old World Structure Adds History & Romance to Session
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At UC Berkeley, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures them at the base of concrete stairs. The sunshine enhances their cool and chill vibe, while their urban style adds a modern touch to the setting.
Couple at UC Berkeley, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Posing at Base of Concrete Stairs | Sunshine Enhances Vibe, Urban Style Adds Modern Touch
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At Soho House in Istanbul, Turkey, an intimate scene unfolds as the couple shares a tender kiss on the stairs, highlighting their deep connection amidst the hallway setting.
Couple Shares Tender Kiss on Stairs, Emphasizing Deep Connection at Soho House, Istanbul Reception
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At the bride's home in Hertfordshire, a black-and-white top-down view captures the bride as she descends the stairs to see her family, highlighting the intricate lace details on the back of her dress.
Top-Down Black-and-White View Captures Bride's Descent, Highlighting Lace Details on Dress in Hertfordshire Home
top down viewlace detailsfamilydescending stairs elegancehome bridal momentbwHertfordshire bridal descent
In Cazorla, Spain, the couple is elegantly seated on the steps outside, beautifully lit by the photographer to enhance the intimate ambiance.
Couple Elegantly Seated on Steps, Intimately Lit for Romantic Portrait in Cazorla, Spain
Spain photographerambianceSpanish couples beautystairsromanticintimately lit portraitCazorla
In Portovenere, Liguria, Italy, near the iconic San Pietro Church, the bride poses sitting back and resting on her elbows on the stairs, looking directly up at the camera, for a unique and captivating perspective.
Bride Poses Resting on Elbows for Captivating Upward Perspective Near San Pietro Church in Portovenere, Italy
San Pietro Churchenchanting high viewunique bridal angleuniqueSan Pietro poseItaly posePortovenere bride
In Fano, the bride pauses midway up the stairs, captured in profile amidst an orange and teal atmosphere, creating a vibrant and striking visual contrast.
Bride Captured in Profile Midway Up Stairs Amidst Vibrant Orange and Teal Atmosphere in Fano
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At Nella Terra Cellars in Sunol, California, a couple poses on the venue's iconic steps, their bodies shaded while the bride's dress fans out beautifully in the sunlight, creating a striking contrast.
Couple Poses on Iconic Steps as Bride's Sunlit Dress Fans Out
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At Agriturismo Maso Naranch in Mori, Trento, Italy, a detail shot captures the early moments of preparation, highlighting the subtle elegance and anticipation of the day.
Early Preparation Details Captured at Agriturismo Maso Naranch, Mori, Trento Wedding Day
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A stunning bride descends the stairs at her home in Siena, Tuscany, as she gets ready for her wedding day.
Stunning Bride Gracefully Descends Stairs in Siena, Tuscany, Ready for Wedding Day
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A striking image of a nontraditional bride descending a set of stairs in Brooklyn, New York, dressed in a stunning purple gown, captures the excitement and anticipation of her first look, earning it a WPJA Spotlight award.
Elegance in Purple: A Nontraditional Bride's Grand Descent in Brooklyn
gownNontraditional BrideexcitementpurpleNew York City - Metrodescendingfirst look
At Villa Farnetella in Tuscany, a portrait of the couple is beautifully framed symmetrically by stairs on each side, highlighting the elegance of the wedding setting.
Couple's Portrait Symmetrically Framed by Stairs Highlights Elegance at Villa Farnetella, Tuscany Wedding
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The bride gracefully makes her way towards the ceremony at Le Monastère de Saint-Mont in France.
Bride's Beautiful Stair Walk to French Ceremony with Bridesmaids at Le Monastère de Saint-Mont
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A WPJA photographer captures a captivating image in Venice's San Marco district, as a young, newly-engaged couple poses lovingly at the base of a grand staircase, enveloped in soft lighting.
Professional Wedding Photographer Creates Engagement Portrait in Venice
San Marco Districtstairsposed couplevenice engagement portraitvertical formatVenicesoft lighting
A couple poses in profile at night, backlit by building lights, inside the stairs of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon, France, for their engagement portrait.
Under the Glow of Building Lights: A Stunning Engagement Portrait in Lyon's Grand Hôtel-Dieu
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The newly married couple steals a kiss on the porch of Mendocino's iconic MacCallum House, encapsulating the playful and romantic energy of their special day
A Playful Moment Captured: Newlyweds Sneak a Kiss on Mendocino's MacCallum House Porch
MendocinoCalifornia - Northernblack and whitesteals a kissMacCallum Housestairsporch
A couple poses for a portrait on the steps of a grand, old world building in London, UK in their engagement photoshoot.
Couple Poses for Engagement Shoot on London’s Historic Steps of Grand Old World Building
Old World Buildingstairssitting on stepsEnglandLondon engagement sessionLondon
Pre-ceremony anticipation at Domaine de la Bertrandie as the bride descends the stairs, champagne in hand.
From Staircase to Altar: The Artistic Aura of Domaine de la Bertrandie's Wedding Venue
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In Istanbul, Turkey, the couple shared a kiss on stairs at the Galata Bridge at sunset, with a mesmerizing interplay of geometric shapes, repeating lines, and a bold design.
Sunset Kiss on Stairs at Galata Bridge with Geometric Patterns - Istanbul, Turkey
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Romantic and joyful image captured in a unique setting: a beautiful couple kissing on the stairs of Chateau de Bonaventure in Paris, with a mesmerizing spiral effect symbolizing their boundless love.
PARIS WEDDING | Romance in the Staircase: Couple Kisses at Chateau de Bonaventure with Spiraling Love
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Bride and groom posing on the stairs at Santuário N.S. do Bom Socorro with a scenic backdrop of Morro da Cruz in Nova Trento, SC. A post-ceremony image captured at the sanctuary.
SANCTUÁRIO N.S. DO BOM SOCORRO | Scenic backdrop of Morro da Cruz captured at the sanctuary
Nova Trento wedding venuestairspost ceremonySanta Catarina couplebride groomSanta CatarinaMorro da Cruz
Groom descending stairs - overhead view at Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, France wedding.
SAINT-PÉE-SUR-NIVELLE WEDDING | Groom descending stairs in a beautiful French venue
Pyrénées Atlantiquesdescending stairsPyrénées Atlantiques groomSaint pée sur NivellehandFrench venuebeautiful
Newlyweds surrounded by guests toss colorful objects in a celebratory shower as they depart their ceremony in Ardeche. A sporty convertible awaits at the bottom of the stairs.
Newlyweds depart their scenic French ceremony in a celebratory shower, greeted by a sporty getaway car
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In this beautifully captured image by an award-winning WPJA wedding photographer, a man can be seen trying to calm a flower girl during a ceremony in Southern California.
Wedding Photographer Captures Man Soothing Flower Girl in Southern California Ceremony
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This Spanish wedding photo captures the perfect blend of romance and sun. The stunning bride and groom stand on old world stairs, surrounded by the picturesque village of Baeza.
Rustic Charm and Romance: A Beautiful Spanish Wedding in Baeza Captured in Stunning Photograph
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Photographer takes a picture of the couple standing in a symmetrical way on the steps of the Old Post Office in Istanbul, capturing a beautiful portrait for their upcoming wedding.
Sophisticated Symmetry: Couple's Stunning Engagement Portrait at Old Post Office Steps, Istanbul
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In El Campello, Spain, a playful scene unfolds as a bride struggles to put on her shoe. Her groom comes to the rescue, resulting in laughter and joy between buildings.
Wedding Day Mishap Captured in Candid Photo of Spanish Couple
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Wedding photo taken at home in Pays Basque, France. The couple is featured in a stunning display of graphics and geometry on their arrival.
French Fairytale: Mesmerizing Graphics and Geometry at Home in Pays Basque Wedding Celebration
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In the picturesque setting of Portopiccolo Sistiana, Duino, Trieste, Italy, this couple, hand in hand, gracefully descends the stairs during a romantic portrait session.
Romantic Couple Descending Stairs in Portopiccolo Sistiana, Duino, Trieste, Italy
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A romantic engagement portrait of a couple captured on a set of stairs in a historic building in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain, lit beautifully by the photographer's light.
Historic Building Stairs: Loving Engagement Session in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain
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