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The following “Unique” 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 “Unique” 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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A unique scene unfolds at Chateau de la Croix, where the groom gets a tattoo on his wedding day, marking the occasion with a permanent, meaningful tribute.
A Permanent Tribute Is Marked As The Groom Gets A Tattoo On His Wedding Day At Chateau De La Croix.
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A close-up shot highlights the newlyweds’ feet together on colorful Mexican floor tiles in Playa del Carmen, showcasing their footwear against intricate, vibrant patterns for a charming cultural detail.
Newlyweds’ Feet On Colorful Mexican Tiles In Playa Del Carmen, Showcasing Footwear And Vibrant Cultural Patterns
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At their Budapest reception venue, the couple joyfully distributes playful, syringe-shaped party shots to their guests. Captured with a long lens, their laughter and the festive atmosphere stand out amidst the lively celebration.
Couple Distributes Playful Syringe-Shaped Shots To Guests At Budapest Wedding Reception
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Under the vibrant lights of the dance tent at Wilderness, the newlyweds share their intimate first dance amidst the joyous energy of their unique festival wedding reception.
Wilderness Festival Wedding: Newlyweds’ First Dance Under Vibrant Dance Tent
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In a private atelier in Ravenna, Italy, a candid love session captures her tilting her head back as he stands behind, kissing her upside down in a yin-yang pose.
Yin Yang Kiss in Private Atelier Ravenna Candid Couple Portrait Session
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This portrait at Mohawk Lake, Breckenridge, Colorado, uses a show-through photo to highlight the newly engaged pair's silhouette, with a sharp focus on their unique engagement ring.
Silhouetted Love and Ring Detail at Mohawk Lake Breckenridge Couple Engagement Portrait Session
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At the reception venue in Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire, Gironde, a wedding guest spontaneously sings during cocktail hour. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer’s skill at capturing the unexpected, genuine moments that make each wedding unique.
Wedding Guest Sings Spontaneously During Cocktail Hour At Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire Gironde Reception Venue
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In Châtel-Guyon, France, newlyweds walk through a tunnel of raised firefighter helmets. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer’s skill at documenting this joyful, unique tribute to brotherhood and celebration, surrounded by confetti and bubbl
Newlyweds Walk Through Tunnel Of Firefighter Helmets In Châtel-Guyon France Amid Confetti And Bubbles
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At Chiesa Santa Maria di Colonna in Trani, a bridesmaid throws something at close range as newlyweds exit the church. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer’s skill at documenting the spontaneous, joyful, and unique moments of a wedding.
Bridesmaid Tosses Item as Newlyweds Exit Chiesa Santa Maria di Colonna, Trani Wedding Scene
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At the Château de Boucq in France, newlyweds share their first dance in the vaulted cellar. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer’s skill at documenting intimate, romantic moments in a unique and historic setting.
Newlyweds Share First Dance in Vaulted Cellar at Château de Boucq, France Historic Venue
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A group poses for a fun "Kamehameha" themed photo at the Château du Mouchetard. The energetic shot is taken in front of an ivy wall and a building with colorful paint.
Energetic “Kamehameha” Themed Group Photo At Château Du Mouchetard With Ivy Wall And Colorful Building
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Halbinsel Au, Zürich, provides the setting for a unique drone portrait of the couple lying on their backs on a wooden boat dock, heads touching in a yin-yang composition.
Unique Drone Portrait Of Couple On Dock At Halbinsel Au Zürich Switzerland
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On Fire Island, New York, the photographer cleverly uses a phone’s reflective surface to capture the beach house. Appearing tiny, the bride and groom stand on either side, creating a whimsical, creative portrait filled with charm and imagination.
Creative Reflection Transforms a Beach House Scene With Bride and Groom on Fire Island, New York
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In Toronto, a groom is captured in a portrait with his groomsmen. The groom is bathed in sunlight while his groomsmen are silhouetted, creating a unique and bold composition.
Sun-Drenched Groom Stands Out Among Silhouetted Groomsmen in a Striking Toronto Wedding Scene
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A couple stands still for a long-exposure photo at La Bella Vista in Central Connecticut. A photographer creates a light design around them with a light saber, creating a unique and artistic portrait.
Long-Exposure Light Saber Art Encircles Couple at La Bella Vista in Central Connecticut Wedding Photo
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In Yosemite National Park, California, a couple playfully puts moss mustaches on their faces during a hike.
Couple Shares a Playful Pose With Moss Mustaches While Hiking in Yosemite National Park, California
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At Quinta do Amendo in Portugal, the bride and groom are featured within the beautiful windows and doors of an old house. The architectural layout frames them perfectly.
Bride and Groom Perfectly Framed by Windows and Doors of Historic House at Quinta do Amendo, Portugal
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At a hotel in Nanping, Fujian, the bride and groom are photographed through goblet-like glasses, creating a unique, artistic perspective for their wedding portrait.
Creative Goblet Reflection of Bride and Groom in Nanping Hotel
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In Châtel Guyon, a couple celebrates their love with a delicate floral crown, symbolizing the elegance and magic of their unique, upcoming wedding day.
Couple Celebrates with Crown in Châtel Guyon, Symbolizing Wedding Magic
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In Kayseri, Türkiye, a couple's Cappadocia pre-wedding photo session captures them surrounded by majestic horses, against the region's stunning landscapes.
Pre-Wedding Portrait Amidst Majestic Horses and Stunning Landscapes in Kayseri, Türkiye
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At Lands End in San Francisco, CA, a couple poses for their engagement portrait near a row of tree trunks. The natural pattern formed by the trees creates a unique, textured backdrop that enhances the beauty of the photo session.
Couple at Lands End, San Francisco, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Posing Near Row of Tree Trunks | Natural Tree Pattern Creates Textured Backdrop Enhancing Photo
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At Bistro Farol, a detail shot at ground level captures the bride's Converse shoes, showcasing her individual flair and adding a playful touch to her wedding attire.
Bride's Converse Shoes Add Playful Touch to Wedding Attire in Detail Shot at Bistro Farol Ceremony
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In Champ-sur-Drac, France, during a couple's session, the bride and groom pose with their two small dogs, set against the backdrop of an intriguing art installation, adding a unique and personal element to their photoshoot.
Bride and Groom Pose with Dogs Against Artistic Backdrop for Personal Touch in Champ-sur-Drac, France Session
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At Abbaye du Val des Choues, a night portrait features the couple in front of the domain, illuminated by the photographer's lighting, with an off-center framing that adds a unique and artistic touch to the composition.
Couple's Night Portrait at Abbaye du Val des Choues Features Artistic Off-Center Framing with Illumination
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At Raffles Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the wedding rings are creatively displayed as an art installation, adding a unique and sophisticated touch to the celebration by highlighting the rings in an artistic and memorable way.
Wedding Rings Displayed as Sophisticated Installation at Raffles Hotel, Istanbul
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At Shangri-La Taipei in Taiwan, a creative detail shot captures a playful arrangement of colorful Lego figures holding the wedding rings, adding a playful and unique touch to the celebration.
Lego Figures Hold Wedding Rings in Unique Detail Shot at Shangri-La Taipei
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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
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In Hamilton, Montana, the bride joyfully embraces a mountain goat's head on the dance floor at the reception venue, capturing a unique moment during the wedding celebration.
Bride Shares a Joyful Dance with Mountain Goat Décor in Hamilton, Montana
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In Washington, a bride's portrait is captured in a round wall mirror, surrounded by wall-mounted violins, creating a unique and harmonious blend of elegance and musical artistry.
Reflective Harmony: Bride's Portrait Framed by Violins in Mirror at Unique Washington Wedding Venue
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At the 1824 House in Waitsfield, VT, a bridesmaid prepares the bride and groom's cat for the ceremony. The low camera angle on the grass captures this unique moment, adding a touch of whimsy to the wedding preparations.
Bridesmaid Prepares Bride and Groom's Cat for Ceremony at 1824 House in Whimsical Wedding Scene
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