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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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Engaged couple poses on the Bund, Shanghai, against a steel bridge blending romance with urban sophistication.
Urban Sophistication Meets Romance: Engaged Couple Poses On The Bund’s Steel Bridge
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Engaged couple strolls along the Bund, Shanghai, China, surrounded by historic architecture and vibrant cityscape on their special day.
Engagement Stroll Along Shanghai Bund: Love Amid Historic Architecture And Vibrant Cityscape
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At Cira Green in Philadelphia, PA, a couple shares a kiss with the city's nightscape as a stunning backdrop. The scene at dusk captures the blend of urban energy and romantic ambiance, highlighting their picture session.
Couple Shares a Kiss at Cira Green, Philadelphia, with City Nightscape Backdrop, Blending Urban Energy and Romantic Ambiance
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At UC Berkeley, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures them at the base of concrete stairs. The sunshine enhances their cool and chill vibe, while their urban style adds a modern touch to the setting.
Couple at UC Berkeley, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Posing at Base of Concrete Stairs | Sunshine Enhances Vibe, Urban Style Adds Modern Touch
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In downtown Cleveland, Ohio, a couple dashes across the street with urban playfulness, dressed in formal wear. Captured in a vertical black-and-white frame, the image contrasts elegance with spontaneity in the bustling cityscape.
Couple in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, Dashing Across Street in Formal Wear | Vertical Black-and-White Frame | Elegance Meets Spontaneity in Bustling City
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At the Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple exudes a cool and chill vibe in sportswear under the sunshine. Their urban sporty style complements the vibrant cityscape, reflecting their dynamic and modern spirit.
Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, Embracing Cool Vibe in Sportswear | Urban Sporty Style Complements Vibrant Cityscape | Portrait Reflects Dynamic, Modern Spirit
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In the urban streets of the Bund, Shanghai, China, a couple is captured in a tilted frame, she leans back her head while he kisses her neck. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth.
Couple in Bund, Shanghai, China | Tilted Frame Capture | She Leans Back as He Kisses Her Neck | Light and Shadow Interplay Adds Depth
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In the Bund, Shanghai, China, a couple in sports attire embraces their common hobby against an urban skyline. Captured in a tilted black-and-white frame, the scene highlights their active lifestyle and the city's dynamic backdrop.
Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, in Sports Attire Embraces Common Hobby | Tilted Black-and-White Frame | Active Lifestyle Highlighted Against Dynamic Urban Skyline
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In Collingwood, a couple pauses on the street by a reflective glass window to share a kiss. Captured in black and white, the image artistically showcases their reflection, adding depth to the romantic scene.
Couple Pauses in Collingwood for Street Kiss by Reflective Window | Black-and-White Image Showcases Reflection, Adding Depth to Romantic Scene
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In Dublin City Centre, a couple shares a kiss beneath a tall building in a black-and-white photo. Above them, a mural depicts a man praying, adding depth and intrigue to the scene.
Couple Kisses in Dublin City Centre | Black-and-White Photo with Tall Building and Praying Man Mural Adding Depth and Intrigue
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In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands in front of a vibrant industrial art installation. The artwork's colors, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, create a lively and dynamic backdrop for their portrait session.
Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Holding Hands | Vibrant Industrial Art Installation with Sun-Like Hues Provides Lively Backdrop for Portrait Session
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In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands apart within an industrial art installation. The colors of the artwork, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, envelop them in a lively and dynamic setting.
Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Stands Apart in Industrial Art Installation | Sunlike Hues Envelop Them in a Lively, Dynamic Setting
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In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands beneath strings of twinkling lights at dusk. Holding hands and facing each other with warm smiles, their portrait is against the backdrop of the iconic landmark.
Engaged Couple in England, Near Tower Bridge, Beneath Twinkling Lights at Dusk | Warm Smiles and Iconic Landmark Create Enchanting Portrait
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In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple walks hand in hand, facing each other with smiles. Their portrait is set against the backdrop of towering glass buildings, blending modern elegance with their timeless connection.
Engaged Couple Near Tower Bridge, England, Walking Hand in Hand | Smiles and Towering Glass Buildings Blend Modern Elegance with Timeless Connection
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In England, at Tower Bridge, an engaged couple shares an affectionate embrace with bright smiles. Their portrait features the iconic arches of the bridge in the background, blending historical charm with the warmth of their connection.
Engaged Couple at Tower Bridge, England, in Affectionate Embrace | Bright Smiles and Iconic Arches Blend Historical Charm with Warm Connection
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At the Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands hand in hand. The dynamic backdrop of a blurred train passing beneath the iconic bridge adds a sense of movement and modern energy to their portrait.
Engaged Couple at Tower Bridge, Standing Hand in Hand | Blurred Train Passing Adds Modern Energy and Sense of Movement to Portrait
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In London, England, a couple poses for a portrait near Tower Bridge. Their hands press together at the palms, with her engagement ring in sharp focus.
Couple in London Near Tower Bridge, Posing with Pressed Palms | Engagement Ring in Sharp Focus Highlights Their Commitment
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Near Tower Bridge in England, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands. They are set against a backdrop of a large rustic horizontal slat wooden wall, adding texture and charm to their portrait.
Engaged Couple Near Tower Bridge, England, Holding Hands | Rustic Wooden Wall Adds Texture and Charm to Their Portrait
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In London, UK, a couple is captured in a black-and-white portrait, arms lovingly wrapped around each other. Above them, muted foliage adds depth and layers to the image, in a serene and intimate atmosphere.
Couple Embraced in Black-and-White Portrait in London, UK, with Muted Foliage Above - Serene and Intimate Atmosphere
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Aboard the Schiff Mainod in Frankfurt, a creative shot captures the ladies seen through an opening with a HOTEL sign prominently above in the frame, creating an intriguing blend of perspectives that ties together elegance and urban elements.
Ladies Framed by Opening with HOTEL Sign Aboard Schiff Mainod in Frankfurt
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At the London Underground, the bride and groom descend an escalator, framed by the graphic lines and bold design typical of the station. The scene juxtaposes urban style with their romantic journey.
Bride and Groom's Stylish Descent on London Underground
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In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a wedding ceremony unfolds with a stunning view of downtown in the background, while glass reflections capture the guests seated.
Milwaukee Wedding: Downtown Views Reflected in Glass During Ceremony
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At The Gwen in Chicago, the couple celebrate joyously at the end of their rooftop ceremony, raising their arms overhead in a triumphant and joyful gesture against the city's skyline.
Couple Raises Arms in Joyous Gesture at Rooftop Ceremony Against Chicago Skyline at The Gwen
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At The Exchange wedding venue in downtown Chicago, the bride and groom enjoy a romantic dance during their wedding reception, surrounded by the elegant ambiance and lively atmosphere of the event.
Bride and Groom Share Moment Amidst Elegant Ambiance at The Exchange in Downtown Chicago
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Outside The Ramble Hotel in Denver, the couple poses against an artful wall that resembles the vibrant colors and patterns of peacock feathers, adding an elegant and creative backdrop to their wedding day portrait.
Couple Poses Against Peacock-Inspired Wall at The Ramble Hotel, Denver Wedding Portrait
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In Cheswardine, Shropshire, UK, the bride makes a stunning entrance by arriving on horseback. She gracefully rides up the village high street toward the church, capturing the charming essence of the occasion.
In Cheswardine, Shropshire, UK, the bride makes a stunning entrance, arriving on horseback and gracefully riding toward the church, highlighting the charming essence of the occasion.
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At Mountain Shadows in Scottsdale, Arizona, the bride's family reacts with awe and delight upon seeing her for the first time. She turns to reveal the back of her dress and veil, with the groom standing beside her, smiling warmly.
Bride's Reveal at Mountain Shadows Stuns Family, Groom Smiles
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In Siena, Tuscany, a captivating couple portrait is framed by the narrow alleyways of old-world buildings, highlighting the charm and historic architecture of the city as a romantic backdrop.
Couple's Captivating Portrait Amid Siena's Historic Alleyways and Old-World Architecture
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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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