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The following “Urban” 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 “Urban” 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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On the bustling sidewalks of The Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple basks in the enchanting play of dappled light against a city building, their engagement portrait capturing a magical moment amidst the urban landscape.
Urban Enchantment at The Bund: Couple's Magical Engagement Portrait with Dappled Light on Shanghai Building
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At The Bund in Shanghai, China, a serendipitous scene unfolds as a green bus, the only splash of color, passes through a scene of muted tones, creating a striking visual contrast.
Striking Contrast at The Bund: Green Bus Makes Serendipitous Appearance Amidst Muted Tones, Enhancing Visual Drama in Shanghai, China
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The couple portrait showcases the photographer's talent in capturing the couple's journey through London's underground.
Journey of Love: A Captivating Portrait in London's Underground
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A WPJA photographer captures an intimate image of an engaged couple in Old Montreal, gazing lovingly at each other while a ferris wheel looms in the backdrop.
WPJA Photographer's Engaged Couple Portrait in Old Montreal with Ferris Wheel
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Captured by a WPJA photographer against the backdrop of a striking concrete edifice, this pre-wedding image showcases a Brasilia couple basking in the warm sunlight.
Pre-wedding portrait by a professional photographer against a concrete backdrop, featuring a couple from Brazil enjoying the sunlight
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An enchanting photo from a pre-wedding portrait session in Budapest, Hungary showcasing a passionately embracing couple in front of a majestic, historic tower.
Pre-Wedding Portrait in Budapest Showcases Couple by Historic Tower
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This urban image, taken by a talented WPJA photographer in Budapest, captures the passionate kiss between a couple on a trestle bridge, revealing their shared admiration for Hungarian railways.
Couple Shares Passionate Kiss on Budapest Trestle Bridge
BudapestBudapest engagement sessionHungarytrestle bridgeurbanrailway
The energy of the city blends perfectly with the joy of two newlyweds in this stunning documentary-style wedding photo, taken in the heart of New York City
The Big Apple's Vibrant Energy Radiates in Candid City Wedding Shot
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In the heart of Abruzzo, a bride and groom explore the historic streets of Pettorano Sul Gizio, their love story beautifully documented in a captivating wedding photograph
Capture the Romance: A Stunning Wedding Photo in the Heart of Abruzzo
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Engaged couple poses for a portrait in the vibrant streets of Budapest, Hungary, with a stunning, old-world building in the background.
Engaged Pair Captured in Vibrant Cityscape Against Stunning Old-World Backdrop
Budapest engagement photographyBudapeststreets of Budapesturbanold world architectureHungary
In the heart of Chelsea, London, UK, the Groom, a wedding photographer himself, patiently waits for the classic red double-decker London buses to pass by the bus stop, anticipating the perfect shot.
CHELSEA, LONDON UK | Classic London Buses in Blur Wedding Pic
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A couple's reflection caught in a shop window during their pre-wedding photo session in Nancy, France.
Pre-Wedding Reflection in Shop Window, Nancy, France: Engaged Couple Photo
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The couple's pre-wedding portrait in Istanbul, Turkey depicted them standing nose to nose in front of the iconic Galata Tower, beautifully framed by towering buildings.
Istanbul Engagement: Couple's Nose-to-Nose Pose in front of Galata Tower
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In an urban setting in Downtown Edmonton, Alberta, the bride and groom share a romantic pose as they dance within a concrete circle.
URBAN SETTING IN DOWNTOWN EDMONTON | Bride and Groom Dance in Romantic Pose
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Engagement portrait of a couple in an underground parking lot in Metz, France.
An Underground Metz Elopement - Capturing the Romance in an Urban Setting
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Black and white portrait of a bride and groom on top of a New York City rooftop, their image captured in the midst of a veil billowing in the wind.
Romantic New York City Rooftop Wedding Captured in Stunning Black and White Portrait
New York wedding imageNew York City - Metroblack and whiteblowing veilurbanRooftopwind
The grandeur of the Grand place in Brussels served as the perfect backdrop for this charming bride and groom as they arrived for their civil ceremony. Walking along the cobblestone streets, they radiated with joy and love.
Newlyweds radiate joy against grandeur of Brussels' Grand Place in charming civil ceremony
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At Magic Gardens in Philadelphia, a happy couple posed for engagement photos, smiling and laughing as a photographer captured their love before their wedding.
Smiling Couple in Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Capturing Love Before Wedding
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In this engagement portrait, a couple from Palo Alto, CA shares a mesmerizing embrace under a yellow tree, blending urban and natural elements in an artistic shot.
Engaged in Eden: Palo Alto Pair Posing Under Yellow Tree
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In the bustling city of San Francisco, a couple shares a romantic kiss in the tranquil city park, illuminated by the golden urban sunlight.
Golden Hour Romance in San Francisco City Park
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An urban, black-and-white engagement portrait captures a woman joyfully riding on her partner's back in the Belt Line area of West End, Atlanta.
City Love: Joyful Partner Ride in Belt Line Area of West End, Atlanta
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Beautiful wedding picture taken at Galerie de la Reine in Brussels capturing a tender embrace between the bride and groom amidst the bustling city night scene, illustrating their strong connection in the midst of a crowd.
Romantic Embrace: Bride and Groom in Brussels Evening at Galerie de la Reine
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A charming couple dances joyfully on their wedding day in the urban streets of Cazorla, Jaén, Spain, with a vibrant spray painted mural serving as a colorful backdrop. The couple exudes happiness and love in this lively image.
Charmed Couple's Street Dance: Vibrant Love in Cazorla, Jaén, Spain's Urban Mural Fête
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Lifestyle couple portrait in Northern California's San Francisco showcases a lovely couple amidst green foliage. The tilted camera angle adds a dramatic and artistic touch, while a row of houses serves as a scenic backdrop.
Captivating Urban Lovebirds | Artistic Engagement Session amidst San Francisco's Lush Greenery
San Francisco sessiontiltedfoliageurbanlovebirdstiltgreen
A couple stands at the vibrant Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a lifestyle portrait. They face each other, their love beautifully highlighted by the photographer, amidst the bustling cityscape.
Glamorous Edinburgh: Urban Love Elegantly Captured on Vibrant Victoria Street
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Engaging black and white lifestyle couple portrait taken in the town of Albi, France. The photo showcases the couple sitting on steps, framed symmetrically, amidst repeating lines, expertly captured by the photographer.
ALBI, FRANCE | Engaging Portrait: Symmetry, Lines and Black & White Glamour
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Lifestyle couple portrait at Albi, France, featuring a couple walking on a side rail over an industrial backdrop. The black and white image showcases a scene of bike racks on the sidewalk, beautifully highlighted by the photographer.
Engaging Couple in BW | Love in Albi: Dynamic Duo on Industrial Pathway
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A stylish and intimate engagement portrait of a couple taking a stroll through the urban streets of Raleigh, NC. The black and white composition captures a gritty vibe, showcasing their love in a unique setting.
CAPTIVATING URBAN ROMANCE | A Gritty and Glamorous Engagement Session in Raleigh, NC
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Lifestyle couple portrait at Asheville, NC engagement portrait of couple holding hands by wall graffiti art proclaiming "Too cute 2 die." An artful composition showcasing the couple's connection amidst a vibrant urban backdrop.
Asheville, NC | "Too Cute 2 Die": An Urban Love Portrait Session
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Lifestyle couple portrait capturing the essence of Northern Quarter, Manchester. The couple poses amidst the vibrant graffiti murals, adding a touch of urban charm to their pre-wedding engagement portrait.
NORTHERN QUARTER VIBES | Urban Pre-Wedding Engagement Portrait in Manchester
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