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The following “Support” 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 “Support” 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 First Baptist Church in Decatur, the bride gathers with her bridesmaids for a heartfelt prayer before the ceremony, creating a touching moment of support, faith, and anticipation as they prepare for her special day.
Bride and Bridesmaids Share Touching Moment at First Baptist Church in Decatur
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In the getting ready room at Bar Harbor Club in Bar Harbor, Maine, the mother-of-the-bride carefully zips up her daughter's wedding dress. This intimate moment highlights the deep bond and support shared between them as they prepare.
Mother-of-the-Bride Zips Wedding Dress, Showcasing Bond and Support in Bar Harbor, Maine's Getting Ready Room
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In Paris, the bride, overcome with emotion, cries in her husband's arms. He wraps his arm around her and tenderly kisses her head, showcasing a moment of deep love and support during their special day.
Bride Cries in Husband's Arms in Paris, Capturing Deep Love and Support on Their Special Day
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During the ceremony at Horetown House, the bride gently dabs the groom's tears as he holds the microphone and his notes while they exchange vows.
Bride Dabs Groom's Tears During Emotional Horetown House Vow Exchange
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At Bassin d'Arcachon, the newlyweds on a boat, are met with enthusiastic cheers from their guests. The joyous scene at the docks captures the celebratory spirit and support surrounding the couple on their wedding day.
Newlyweds Receive Cheers from Guests at Bassin d'Arcachon, Capturing Joyous Dockside Wedding Celebration
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At Carr Bank in Nottinghamshire, UK, the bride gracefully descends the staircase, her train elegantly supported by bridesmaids. This coordinated effort highlights the beauty and teamwork involved.
Bride Descends Staircase at Carr Bank, Nottinghamshire, Bridesmaids Supporting Train in Elegant Teamwork Display
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At Hotel Particulier Montmartre in Paris, the bride's mother and sister admire her dress. They stand behind her, flanking each of her shoulders with loving smiles.
Bride's Mother and Sister Admire Her Dress at Hotel Particulier Montmartre, Sharing Loving Smiles
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In Paris, at Hotel Particulier Montmartre, the bride's mom carefully applies the final touches to her dress.
Bride's Mom Adds Final Touches to Dress at Hotel Particulier Montmartre in Paris, Cherishing the Moment
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At Slot Moermond, the bride is encircled by numerous helping hands as she steps into her wedding dress. This intimate moment captures the loving support and excitement from friends and family as she prepares for her day.
Bride Surrounded by Helping Hands While Dressing at Slot Moermond, Embracing Supportive Pre-Wedding Moment
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In Orleans (45), the bride becomes emotional and wipes away tears as elder family members gaze upon her.
Orleans Bride Wipes Tears as Elders Look On
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At the bride's home in Versailles, three bridesmaids carefully assist the bride with her dress, ensuring every detail is perfect, while another bridesmaid watches.
Bridesmaids Fawn Over Bride at Versailles Home Before Wedding
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At Redeemer Fellowship Church in Watertown, Massachusetts, the bride's father, seated in a wheelchair, gives a thumbs up to a guest while processing down the aisle during the ceremony, in a moment of joy and positivity.
Father in Wheelchair Gives Thumbs Up at Daughter's Joyful Wedding
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In Poitiers, a detail shot captures the bride's hand tenderly holding the groom's hand, surrounded by the hands of her bridesmaids, creating a beautiful composition of unity and connection.
Bride's Tender Hand Holding Groom's Surrounded by Bridesmaids' Hands in Poitiers Detail Shot
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At the Moselle preparation location, the groom and his best man get ready for the ceremony; one is putting on his jacket while the other styles his hair, sharing a moment of anticipation and camaraderie.
Groom, Best Man Prep at Moselle, Share Pre-Ceremony Camaraderie
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At the Vienne wedding venue, the groom is seen receiving help with his tie in a moment that captures the final touches before heading to the ceremony, highlighting the preparation and anticipation of the day.
Groom Receives Tie Assistance Ahead of Ceremony at Vienne Wedding Venue
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At the home of the newlyweds, the bridesmaids are bustling with excitement as they attend to the final details of the bride's dress and veil. With five bridesmaids assisting, they ensure everything is perfect for the day.
Five Bridesmaids Help Bride With Final Touches at Home Wedding
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In Rocamadour, France, the bride reaches up to take down her hanging gown, while other members of the bridal party are reflected in a nearby mirror, adding depth and excitement to this beautiful moment of preparation.
Bride Reaches for Gown, Bridal Party Reflected in Rocamadour Mirror
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At the exit of the church, the father of the bride gently gestures for her to enter the wedding car, marking a tender, pivotal moment filled with love and support.
A Father's Farewell: A Heartfelt Moment at the Church Steps
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In Remscheid, Germany, the groom's brother wipes sweat from his forehead, feeling nervous shortly before the church wedding.
Groom's Brother Wipes Sweat from Groom's Forehead, Preparing for Church Wedding in Remscheid, Germany
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In the elegant surroundings of Chateau La Durantie, the bride is embraced by a witness, while other friends gently perfect the back of the dress of the witness.
Bride Embraced by Witness as Friends Adjust Dress in Elegant Chateau La Durantie Setting
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At the groom's place, the groomsmen get dressed, helping each other with ties and jackets, preparing for the wedding day.
Groomsmen Assist Each Other with Ties and Jackets While Getting Dressed at Groom's Place, Preparing for Wedding Day
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Captured by a WPJA wedding photographer, this moment at the groom's house in Pau, France captures the camaraderie as his friends assist in putting on his cufflinks.
Wedding Photographer Captures Friendship Moment in Groom's House: Pau, France
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Surrounded by love, the bride eagerly awaits her special day with the help of her devoted bridesmaids at Gîte L'essentiel.
Bride's Big Day Prep at Gîte L'essentiel: A Loving Journey with Dedicated Bridesmaids
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With the support of her family, the bride gets ready for her special day in Amiens, France, captured beautifully by a talented WPJA wedding photographer.
Preparing for the Wedding in Amiens, France: Family, Beauty, and Photography
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Groom getting ready with the help of his groomsmen at the Château de la Rose captured by a talented WPJA wedding photographer.
Getting Ready for the Big Day: A Groom's Journey at Château de la Rose
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The bride provides comfort to her friend, while her brother looks on, in this heartwarming moment captured by a WPJA wedding photographer at Domaine Laplaud.
Joyful Wedding Moment: Friend Comforted by Bride at Domaine Laplaud
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Capturing a heartwarming moment of friendship and love, the WPJA wedding photographer captures the groom's best friend expressing his support and affection on a special day at Twin Oaks Wedding Venue.
True Friends at Twin Oaks: Witnessing Love and Support at a Wedding in CA
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A groom's strong emotions are captured at Wildes Inn, as he tears up and receives comfort from loved ones upon the bride's arrival.
Groom Overwhelmed with Love at Wildes Inn as Bride Arrives
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At the church in Cambrai, North of France, two minutes before the entrance, the bride is getting ready while the groom shares a moment with his mother.
Tender Moments in Cambrai: Bride Prepares as Groom Shares Time with Mother Before Ceremony
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At La Chartreuse de Pomier during the secular ceremony, the groom delivers his speech while his witnesses listen attentively.
Emotional Ceremony at La Chartreuse de Pomier: Groom Speaks as Witnesses Listen Attentively
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