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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 newlywed couple walking hand in hand on their wedding day at Gray's Inn, London. This unique shot captures the couple from the interior of a vintage car, symbolizing their journey into marriage together.
Journey to Fore-Ever: Newlyweds at Gray's Inn Seamlessly Transition from Car to Marriage
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Outside a charming church in Bardos, France, the bride and her father waiting to enter in a vintage VW bus. A unique and whimsical addition to their special day.
Bride and Father Await Entry: Vintage VW Bus at Charming Bardos Church Wedding
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A beautiful wedding portrait taken at Danehill Manor in Nicasio, CA. The image features the bride holding a horse's rein while the groom stands proudly next to his yellow convertible sports car. A unique and elegant union of love and style.
Union of Love and Style: Elegant Wedding Portrait at Danehill Manor in Nicasio, CA
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A bride and groom stand in a mountain setting, their silhouettes blending with a vivid sunset against a smoky sky, creating a unique and unforgettable image of their wedding day at Tom Blake Trailhead in Snowmass, Colorado.
Silhouetted Sunset Love: A Magical Wedding Moment at Tom Blake Trailhead in Snowmass, Colorado
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Groom writing his vows on an expedition ship in Antarctica before the Ice Wall ceremony, a unique moment captured on the wedding day at Albatros Expeditions venue.
Antarctic Vow: Groom's Writing Moment On Ice Wall Ceremony Day Captured By Albatros Expeditions
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A beautiful silhouette portrait of a newlywed couple sharing a kiss near their wedding venue at Arcadia in Portland, Maine, while a guest plays pinball in the background, adding a unique and playful twist to the fun wedding photo.
Romantic Kiss at Arcadia: Newlyweds Share Joy as Guest Plays Pinball in Portland
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A beautiful composition showcasing a bride getting ready through a barn window at Rumbold's Farm in West Sussex, UK, capturing a unique and artistic reflection.
Bride's Elegance: Glimpse of Beauty at Rumbold's Farm, West Sussex Window, UK Reflection unique
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A lovely moment captured in Oxford City Centre, UK, as two brides cross paths on their way to their respective wedding venues, creating a beautiful and unique scene of double anticipation and excitement in the city's historic setting.
Brides Crossing Paths: Double Anticipation in Oxford City Centre Wedding Bustle
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A unique image caught on camera during a wedding day preparation, with a vibrant red dress hanging in a window as a man outside gazes up at it while holding a watermelon, creating a whimsical and captivating scene at the venue in Sarzana.
Whimsical Scene: Man with Watermelon Gazes at Vibrant Red Dress in Sarzana Venue Window
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Overhead shot captured during a wedding ceremony at Eglise d'Ascain, featuring a full church with white choir books standing out against dark attire in a unique high-angle view.
Choir Books In White: Aerial Elegance at Eglise d'Ascain Wedding Ceremony
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At Whitehall Estate in Bluemont, VA, the bride's dog steals the show during bridesmaid's toast, captured in a unique low-angle shot on the wedding day.
Adorable Moment: Bride's Dog Steals Bridesmaid's Toast at Whitehall Estate, Bluemont, VA Wedding
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Bride and groom in wedding attire playfully swing golf clubs on the driving range at Arrowhead Golf Course in Colorado, creating a unique and engaging image full of fun and personality.
Swinging Golf Clubs: Bride and Groom Have Fun at Arrowhead Golf Course in Colorado
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A lively moment at a wedding celebration captured in Milan, Italy, as the Bride joins a professional dancer and her Father for a spirited Belly Dance on the elegant grounds of Castello Visconteo Di Cusago - a joyful party shot from a unique low angle.
Captivating Belly Dance: Bride, Father, and Dancer Share Spirited Moment at Milan Castle Wedding
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A unique wedding scene with a couple smiling behind two kissing llamas, one black and one white, captured at Biodome Esslingen venue during a peaceful outdoor portrait session.
Llamas Love: Couple Smiles Behind Black and White Kissers at Biodome Esslingen Wedding Venue
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A wedding photo taken at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, Connecticut, showcasing the couple riding a carousel located inside their unique reception venue.
Romantic Carousel Ride: Lighthouse Point Wedding in New Haven, Connecticut
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A romantic couple sharing a special day at Acadia National Park, captured in a unique black and white abstract portrait with the bride's reflection seen in a tidal pool.
Love's Reflection: A Unique Black and White Wedding Portrait at Acadia National Park
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Couple in love standing in a picturesque setting in Colchester, Essex on their wedding day. The couple's tender session is interrupted by a passing cyclist in the serene woods. A unique and memorable shot capturing a romantic and unexpected twist.
Unexpected Cyclist: Romantic Encounter in Serene Colchester Woods on Wedding Day
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A heartfelt moment shared between a father and his son on the wedding day in the United Kingdom, captured from a unique birds-eye perspective.
Father-Son Embrace: Heartfelt UK Wedding Moment from Above
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A bride playing beer pong on the lush green lawn of Chenies Manor in Buckinghamshire, a fun and unique moment during her wedding day.
Wedding Games at Chenies Manor: A Bride's Beer Pong Celebration
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This WPJA awarded image captured by a skilled documentary wedding photographer shows a synchronized dance at a reception venue in Krakow, Poland. The dancers are reflected multiple times in wall-mounted mirrors, adding a beautiful and unique visual effect
Reflections in Motion: A Dynamic Synchronized Dance in Krakow's Reception Venue
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Bride and groom participate in a tradition Filipino money dance at the Community Rowing Boathouse in Brighton, Massachusetts, with money pinned to their clothes. This lively and vibrant wedding custom adds a unique touch to the celebration.
Brighton Boathouse Wedding: The Energetic Filipino Money Dance Tradition
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PARIS, FRANCE - A couple strikes a beautiful pose at the bride and groom's dance school on their wedding day. The talented wedding photographer captures their love in this stunning award-winning portrait with an urban vibe.
City of Love Chronicles: Mesmerizing Wedding Dance in Paris
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An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of a pair of shoes, framed within a symmetrical cube design featuring deep blue hues at a hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland Blue: A Symmetrical Cube Design Frames Intricate Wedding Shoes
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Quincy, Massachusetts wedding photographer receives WPJA Honor Award for capturing a black and white image of the bride and groom sharing a kiss in the aisle after their ceremony. The unique high balcony angle provides a stunning perspective.
WPJA Honor Award: Quincy Wedding Photographer's B&W Aisle Kiss - Stunning High Balcony Perspective
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Artistic wedding couple portrait from Ferme du Coudray: A married couple poses in the middle of the night at a round shaped building with a door
Ferme du Coudray Wedding: Unique artistic portrait of a couple posing at a round building at night
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The engaged couple at Székesfehérvár lay upside down on wooden deck boards for a pre wedding portrait, capturing their unique lifestyle
At Székesfehérvár, the engaged couple lay upside down for a unique portrait on the decking
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Villa Caroli Zanchi, Italy wedding bridal party artistic image session with the group of the grooms friends made unique by a play of lights that enhances the smoke of the cigars
Villa Caroli Zanchi, Italy wedding bridal party artistic image session with the group of the grooms friends made unique by a play of lights that enhances the smoke of the cigars
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Modern Bear Lake wedding portrait in the Rocky Mountain National Park of a Colorado bride as she twirls in her unique silver gown in the snow and fog
Modern Bear Lake wedding portrait in the Rocky Mountain National Park of a Colorado bride as she twirls in her unique silver gown in the snow and fog
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Svatojakubský pivovar fine art wedding detail photography picture using a sculpture of the Last supper offering
art wedding detail photography picture using a sculpture of the Last supper offering
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Couple Engagement Photos | Rosewood Farms. This photo is taken outside by a fire pit at the couple's wedding venue. They wanted to do their engagement session at the same place where they'd be getting married so we wanted to make something unique for them
This photo is taken outside by a fire pit at the couple's wedding venue. They wanted to do their engagement session at the same place where they'd be getting married so we wanted to make something unique for them
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