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The following “Union” 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 “Union” 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 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, OH, the couple stands together in a moment of sincere prayer during their ceremony, enveloped in a peaceful and reverent atmosphere as they share this meaningful time.
Couple Stands Together In Sincere Prayer During Ceremony At Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Surrounded By Peaceful And Reverent Atmosphere
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At All Saints Church in Babbacombe, Torquay, a beam of light dramatically illuminates the couple as they exchange vows beneath soaring gothic arches. The ethereal scene highlights romance, devotion, and the spiritual significance of their union.
A Dramatic Beam Of Light Illuminates Vows Beneath Gothic Arches At All Saints Church, Babbacombe, Torquay
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The bride and groom embrace in front of a pretty waterfall in Salies-de-Béarn, France. This intimate scene is captured next to the family home, a romantic setting for their union.
Bride and Groom Embrace Beside a Picturesque Waterfall Near a Family Home in Salies-de-Béarn, France
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A couple celebrates their engagement on the Bund in Shanghai, China, beautifully capturing the excitement of their union during the auspicious Year of the Snake.
Engagement Celebration on Shanghai's Bund During the Energetic Year of the Snake
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At the Inn at Long Shore in Westport, CT, the couple shares a laugh during their outdoor ceremony on the grass. The bride exudes joy and connection at this special moment.
Joyful Exchange Highlights Ceremony at the Inn at Long Shore
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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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In Fribourg, Switzerland, at the ceremony, the bride and groom share a kiss. This tender moment marks the beginning of their journey as a married couple, celebrated by the joyful presence of their guests.
Bride and Groom Share Tender Kiss at Fribourg Ceremony, Celebrating Start of Marriage with Joyful Guests
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At Gasfabriek Alkmaar, the bride cheers enthusiastically after saying "yes," raising her hand, clasped with the groom's, overhead. This triumphant moment highlights the joy and excitement of their union.
Bride Cheers Enthusiastically at Gasfabriek Alkmaar, Raising Hand with Groom Highlighting Joy of Union
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In Montmartre, Paris, the bride and groom burst out in joy. They celebrate after being declared husband and wife.
Bride and Groom Joyously Celebrate Marriage Declaration in Montmartre, Paris, Embracing Newlywed Bliss
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In London, UK, a vibrant explosion of confetti surrounds the happy couple. Their joyful faces light up the moment as they celebrate outside, adding a festive touch to their special day.
Confetti Explosion Surrounds Joyful Couple in London, UK, Adding Festive Touch to Special Wedding Day Celebration
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At the reception venue in Le Val d'Azergues, France, the bride's daughter beams with happiness. Her joy is evident as she watches her parents exchange rings, capturing a heartfelt family moment.
Bride's Daughter Beams with Happiness Watching Parents Exchange Rings at Le Val d'Azergues
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At the church in Chantonnay, France, the bride and groom share a romantic kiss after the religious ceremony. In the background, guests display a variety of reactions—some are kissing, others look bored, and a few are engaged in different activities.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss at a Chantonnay church; guests show mixed reactions, from kissing to looking bored and distracted.
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At Domaine des, the newlyweds warmly embrace the master of ceremonies in gratitude. This heartfelt gesture reflects their appreciation and adds a touching moment to the celebration.
At Domaine des, the newlyweds warmly embrace the master of ceremonies, a heartfelt gesture reflecting their gratitude and adding a touching moment to the celebration.
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At Mairie d'Asnières 27260, following the ceremony, the newlyweds share a heartfelt embrace with the groom's sister. Musicians seated in the back corner provide a beautiful soundtrack to this touching family moment.
At Mairie d'Asnières 27260, after the ceremony, the newlyweds share an embrace with the groom's sister, as musicians in the back corner provide a beautiful soundtrack to this family moment.
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At a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio, the first dance is truly special as the couple is surrounded by their loved ones. The presence of friends and family adds warmth and joy to these memorable moments.
In Cleveland, Ohio, a couple shares a special first dance, surrounded by loved ones who bring warmth and joy to the moment.
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At Podere Pendolino in Arezzo, Italy, the couple share a romantic kiss following the welcome toast that kicks off their reception. Their friends celebrate the moment by surrounding them with vibrant colored smoke bombs, adding to the festive atmosphere.
At Podere Pendolino in Arezzo, Italy, the couple shares a romantic kiss as friends celebrate with vibrant smoke bombs after the welcome toast at their reception.
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At a private villa in Tuscany, the groom is overcome with emotion during the ceremony. Tears fill his eyes as he faces the bride, who is reading heartfelt vows.
At a private villa in Tuscany, the groom is overcome with emotion, tears in his eyes, as he listens to the bride read heartfelt vows during the ceremony.
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At Garrya Tongsai Bay in Koh Samui, Thailand, the bride and groom walk down the aisle toward the beach. The wind gently lifts the bride's veil, adding a touch of elegance to the setting.
At Garrya Tongsai Bay in Koh Samui, Thailand, the bride and groom walk down the aisle toward the beach, with the wind gently lifting the bride's veil, adding elegance to the setting.
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At Lime Villa, Koh Samui, Thailand, newlyweds joyfully mingle after their vows, celebrating their union
Newlyweds Celebrate and Mingle at Lime Villa, Koh Samui, Thailand
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At Iglesia del Sagrario, Catedral de Jaén in Jaén, Spain, the newlywed couple exits to a festive shower of rice, petals, and confetti. This joyful tradition celebrates their union with colorful cheer and excitement.
Newlyweds Showered in Rice, Petals, and Confetti at Iglesia del Sagrario, Jaén
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At a church in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, the bride arrives with her father. Together, they embrace her future husband, marking a poignant and beautiful moment in the ceremony.
Bride and Father Embrace Groom in Heartfelt Ceremony Moment in Ille-et-Vilaine Church
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In a church in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, the couple's celebration is adorned with a regal touch. They wear golden crowns, adding an elegant and symbolic element to their joyous union.
Couple Wears Golden Crowns During Joyous Church Ceremony in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
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At Froyle Park during a Hindu wedding ceremony, the bride and groom stand joyfully as guests toss colorful confetti over them, celebrating their union with vibrant and festive cheer.
Froyle Park Hindu Wedding: Bride, Groom Showered in Confetti
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At The Gathering Barn in Wiltshire, laughter fills the air as the smiling bride and her mum arrive at the end of the aisle, where the groom waits eagerly at the altar.
Bride and Mum's Joyful Arrival at Wiltshire Barn Wedding
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At Mountain Shadows in Scottsdale, Arizona, the bride and groom jubilantly walk down the aisle after their outdoor ceremony. Surrounded by the lush grass and mountain scenery, they celebrate their union with smiles and joy.
Bride and Groom Rejoice Down Aisle Amidst Scenic Mountain Backdrop at Mountain Shadows
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At Cloughjordan House in Ireland, the joyful newlyweds emerge under a shower of confetti, capturing a vibrant and celebratory moment as guests cheer at the end of the ceremony.
Newlyweds Emerge Joyfully to Cheering Guests at Cloughjordan House, Ireland Ceremony
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At Orangerie Elswout, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss, framed by the stunning venue and surrounded by joyful guests in the background, capturing the essence of the celebration.
At Orangerie Elswout, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss, beautifully framed by the venue and surrounded by joyful guests.
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At Domaine des Monts du Lyonnais, Rhône, the newlyweds warmly greet the arriving car procession, marking the beginning of their joyous wedding celebration.
At Domaine des Monts du Lyonnais, the newlyweds warmly welcome the car procession, kicking off their joyous wedding celebration.
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In New Rochelle, NY, a heartfelt moment unfolds during the ceremony, capturing the love and commitment shared between the couple as they exchange vows.
In New Rochelle, NY, a touching moment unfolds as the couple exchanges vows, encapsulating their love and commitment.
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London park reception, newlyweds stand centered on white road line, a portrait of their joy and union
Newlyweds Stood Centered, Joyful Union Captured: A London Park Reception Portrait on White Line
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