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The following “Sun” 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 “Sun” 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 a wedding at Ritz Carlton Wadi Desert, a little girl gazes in admiration at the bride, surrounded by the serene outdoors and the warm glow of the sun.
Serene Desert Wedding Scene at Ritz Carlton Wadi Desert
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A candid moment during a wedding reception at Reception Paviljoen Puur near Amsterdam, as a child plays a game of giant Jenga outdoors under the warm sun, captured in a charming black and white image.
Charming Candid: Child's Giant Jenga Game at Reception Paviljoen Puur, Amsterdam Wedding Celebration
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In Udine, Italy, a beautiful bride emerges from a convertible at her wedding venue, being gently embraced by the sun and wind on her day.
A Radiant Bride in Udine: Embraced by Sun and Wind at Wedding Venue
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A romantic wedding portrait at Stone Creek Winery in Leesburg, VA, showcasing the bride and groom embraced by the sunlight and lush hills, captured from a low angle into the sun for a captivating and memorable scene.
Captivating Wedding Portrait at Stone Creek Winery in Leesburg, VA: Sun-Kissed Love Amidst Lush Hills
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A couple exchanges vows in a captivating outdoor setting at Artist Point, Washington, with the majestic mountain as the backdrop, the sun gently rising, all captured in a candid and authentic photograph that tells a touching wedding day story.
Romantic Vows at Artist Point: Majestic Mountain backdrop for Candid and Authentic Wedding Photograph
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Golden hour union captured at Independence Harbor in Freetown, MA – A couple exchanging vows against the radiant sun, their silhouettes etched against the sky in a serene wedding ceremony.
Golden Hour Romance: Vows Underneath the Radiant Sun at Independence Harbor, Freetown, MA
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A romantic silhouette image as the bride and groom dance together at the historic Summit Inn Resort in Farmington, PA, captured during a lively wedding evening in the setting sun.
Summit Inn Romance: Bride and Groom Dance Silhouette at Historic Farmington Wedding Celebration
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Bride walks into the ocean at French's Point in Maine during a serene wedding day portrait session at the outdoor venue under the sun.
Serene Ocean Stroll: Bride at French's Point Venue in Maine, Sunlit Wedding Portrait Session
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Emotional moment captured in black and white at Villa Gabau, Tuscany: Father of the bride embracing the groom affectionately outdoors under the sun.
Forever Bonded: A Father's Embrace in Tuscany
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Before the bride's grand departure at Château St Roch, Martres-Tolosane, France - a serene moment captured in diagonal sunlight and shadows.
Ethereal Elegance: The Bride's Tranquil Morning at Château St Roch
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Bride in elegant white dress walks out of her Treviso, Italy home, with sun shining down on her, headed towards a waiting car for her wedding day.
Sunlit Serenade: A Bride's Journey in Treviso
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Lively pre-wedding portrait in Maceió, Brazil, showcasing the sun's radiant glow. The couple shares an intimate embrace by the ocean, with the man's profile in captivating silhouette and the woman basking in sunlight.
Radiant Beach Embrace: A Captivating Couple Portrait Session in Maceió, Brazil
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Beautifully highlighted by the photographer, a lifestyle couple portrait unfolds at Jaun. The future newlyweds embrace in a warm and joyful manner, basking in sunlight, with majestic mountains as the backdrop.
A ROMANTIC ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT SESSION AT JAUN
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Lifestyle couple portrait at Finca Vikingos, Santa Barbara, Heredia, Costa Rica. Couple in the midst of a picturesque coffee plantation during golden hour, beautifully highlighted by the photographer. Face to face pose with sunlight softly streaming in.
Finca Vikingos Romance | A Stunning Portrait Session in Costa Rica
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Lifestyle couple portrait taken at Kasteeltuin Geldrop showcasing a beautifully composed scene. The couple stands in a small ray of sun with their eyes closed, against a dark background of trees and a hint of dark blue sky.
Glamorous Love | Kasteeltuin Geldrop Showcases Couple's Spellbinding Engagement Portrait
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Capturing their love amidst the golden embrace of a wheat field in historic Via Labicana, Rome, this award-winning portrait exudes an ethereal beauty, with the groom gently gazing at his radiant bride.
Golden Love in Historic Via Labicana: Award-Winning Ethereal Beauty Exudes
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The timeless love of a bride and groom as they share a tender kiss beneath a sunlit tree at The Post Barn in Newbury, Berkshire.
Whispering Romance: Sunlit Serenade at The Post Barn Wedding, Newbury, Berkshire
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An award-winning artistic wedding day portrait captured at Villa Bonomo, Trieste, Italy. The image showcases the bride and groom, in a loving embrace, gazing at each other with the setting sun casting a beautiful glow.
Golden Embrace: A Romantic Wedding Moment at Villa Bonomo, Trieste
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Bride and groom share a heartfelt embrace atop Tent Ridge in Kananaskis, Canada. Against a stunning orange sunset, their love creates a romantic portrait to treasure forever.
Tent Ridge Embrace: Love's Portrait Amidst a Fiery Sunset
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Capturing the intensity of a hot sunny day at La ferme des Bayettes, Mondreville, this award-winning wedding detail photo focuses on a female guest finding relief from the heat with a fan, beautifully contrasting highlights and shadows.
Mondreville's Heat and Shadows: A Wedding Fan's Relief of Intensity
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Creative wedding day portrait captured at a reception venue in Toulouse, France. The bride and groom tenderly embrace as the sun sets behind them, evoking a truly romantic atmosphere.
Romantic Toulouse: A Sunlit Embrace Captured on Wedding Day
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In a wedding photo, captured at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey. The bride sits on a bench in the foreground, while the groom lays on his back on another bench in the background.
Wedding Spectacle: Love Portrait Amidst Istanbul's Historic Splendor
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In this award-winning wedding photo, taken in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, the groom gracefully supports his bride's dress train as they walk together. The romantic scene is enhanced by the burst of sunlight at the top.
Sultanahmet Serenade: Love Awakens in Sunlit Istanbul's Heartbeat Square
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The bride and groom pose for a romantic portrait in front of the Teatro Adolfo Mejía in Cartagena, Colombia, capturing the charm of the city on their special day.
Cartagena Charm: A Romantic Portrait at Teatro Adolfo Mejía
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In this award-winning picture, taken in Icart, Guernsey, the groom and his groomsmen are seen enjoying a relaxing chat on a balcony as they prepare for the ceremony. The picture captures the bright sunlight and the breathtaking view of the ocean.
Groomsmen bonding under the sun on Icart's heavenly balcony
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A beautiful wedding photo captured at a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio. This sunset image showcases the rings and key details of the special day.
Sunset Splendor: Cleveland Wedding Shines with Radiant Rings
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In an engagement picture taken by a wedding photographer from WPJA at Les Sables d'Olonne, France, the couple can be seen joyously jumping on top of a small hill, with their arms at their sides and facing each other
Love Leaps in Les Sables: A Joyous Engagement Portrait Celebration
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Colorado Springs: A couple lovingly embraces in a field of tall grass as the sun sets above them at Younger Ranch, creating a picturesque scene
Younger Ranch in Colorado Springs: A picturesque scene of a loving couple embracing in tall grass at sunset
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The couple had a beautiful pre-wedding photoshoot in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain with a spectacular mountain as their backdrop
Cazorla, Jaén, Spain - Pre-Wedding Photoshoot under Sun for Couple w/ Mountain View
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The engaged couple and their dog savour the special time together at Donner Lake in Truckee, California for a lifestyle pre-wedding portrait
At Donner Lake in Truckee, California, the engaged couple and their dog stood on the boat dock for a portrait session
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