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The following “Venue” 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 “Venue” 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 Evergreen Memorial Barn in Evergreen, Colorado, the couple shares a laugh in front of their wedding reception venue at dusk, with the moon shining brightly overhead, adding a romantic and serene backdrop.
Couple Poses for a Portrait Under Moonlit Sky at Evergreen Memorial Barn Wedding in Colorado
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At Danesfield House, a night-time portrait captures the bride and groom illuminated by off-camera flash. The striking image highlights their elegance against the sophisticated backdrop of the venue.
Bride and Groom's Elegance Illuminated by Flash in Nighttime Portrait at Danesfield House Venue
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In Peal de Becerro, Jaén, Spain, a drone shot beautifully captures the bride and groom riding in a horse-drawn carriage, offering a unique aerial view of their romantic journey to the venue.
Drone Captures Bride and Groom's Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in Aerial View at Peal de Becerro, Spain
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At Kasteel Ruurlo, the bride and groom walk through tall glass doors. They enter the elegant reception venue, ready to celebrate their wedding party.
Romantic Elegance: Bride and Groom Enter Their Grand Reception at Kasteel Ruurlo's Glass Doors
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At Twin Oaks Wedding Venue in San Marcos, CA, the groom's mom lovingly gives him a big kiss on the cheek. This sweet moment occurs outside, capturing their close bond.
Groom's Mom Lovingly Kisses His Cheek at Twin Oaks Wedding Venue, Highlighting Their Close Bond
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At the Versailles Yvelines reception venue, teenagers enjoy a relaxed moment during the cocktail hour. They sit on the steps outside, eating and soaking in the atmosphere of the celebration.
At the Versailles Yvelines reception venue, teenagers enjoy a relaxed moment during the cocktail hour, sitting on the steps outside, eating, and soaking in the celebratory atmosphere.
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At Domaine aux Anges in Hautecourt-lès-Broville, France, a backlit black-and-white night shot captures the couple enjoying their evening, framed by the beautifully illuminated gates of the venue.
Backlit Black-and-White Scene of Couple Framed by Illuminated Gates at Domaine aux Anges Wedding
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At the Vienne wedding venue, the groom is seen receiving help with his tie in a moment that captures the final touches before heading to the ceremony, highlighting the preparation and anticipation of the day.
Groom Receives Tie Assistance Ahead of Ceremony at Vienne Wedding Venue
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At Pont Couvert in La Conception, Quebec, a creative nighttime portrait captures the wedding couple silhouetted outside below the deep blue sky, with warm lighting from their venue providing a cozy and inviting backdrop.
Couple Silhouetted Against Deep Blue Sky at Pont Couvert, Quebec Wedding Venue
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A newlywed couple at the historic Hunton Park Hotel in England. This portrait highlights the beautiful venue amidst a romantic dusk setting.
Romantic Dusk: Newlyweds' Portrait at Historic Hunton Park Hotel
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Newlywed couple poses hand in hand by trees for a beautiful black and white photo at Wental Felsenmeer wedding venue.
Timeless Elegance: Hand-in-Hand by Trees at Wental Felsenmeer Wedding
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In this photograph taken in Cielos, Ventucopa, California, the bride gracefully fans herself amidst the arid surroundings of her desert abode, as she prepares for her wedding ceremony.
Elegance in the Desert: A Bride's Moment at Cielos
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The portrait captured at Coworth Park, depicting a newlywed couple in a close and loving embrace against the tranquil backdrop of an open field with the venue in the background, was awarded a Spotlight Award by the WPJA.
Field of Love: Intimate Embrace at Coworth Park
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A creative and visually striking black and white bridal party photo, featuring multiple reflections in mirrors, captured at Toronto's iconic Eglinton Grand venue, has won a WPJA Spotlight award.
Reflections of Elegance: A Bridal Party's Unique Portrait at The Eglinton Grand
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In this WPJA Spotlight award-winning image, a sense of calm and tranquility radiates from the Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi in Istanbul, where the bride and groom exude an effortless coolness while waiting for their guests to arrive.
Effortless Elegance: Anticipation at Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi
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This WPJA Spotlight award-winning wedding image captures a stunning golden hour scene in Cabo San Lucas as the bride receives a makeup touch-up at the venue, with the sun setting in the background.
Golden Glamour: Sunset Preparations in Cabo San Lucas
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At Paraiso Espaço de Eventos in Viamão, the bride and groom savor a private portrait session alone after the ceremony, surrounded by the venue's stunning natural beauty.
Bride and Groom Enjoy Private Portrait Session Amidst Stunning Nature at Paraiso Espaço de Eventos, Viamão
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At Hülshoff Lippstadt in Germany, shy flower girls timidly make their way down the aisle towards the groom, adding a touch of sweetness to the wedding ceremony.
Shy Flower Girls Bring Sweetness to Ceremony at Hülshoff Lippstadt, Germany, Walking Toward Groom
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At Castello di Badia Berardenga in Tuscany, a bride’s portrait captures her elegance within the venue's grand hallway, showcasing the charm of her wedding day.
Bride's Elegant Portrait in Grand Hallway Highlights Wedding Charm at Castello di Badia Berardenga, Tuscany
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A photo of a bride getting ready with her makeup artist at a wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands, captured through an open window from an outside perspective.
Bride Getting Ready with Makeup Artist at a Gelderland Wedding Venue
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Wedding photo captures the groom preparing for his special day in the shower at the Huis te eerbeek venue.
Groom Preparing for His Big Day: Captured in a Wedding Photo at Huis te Eerbeek Venue
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A captivating image of a couple's loving kiss at a wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands.
A Romantic Wedding Venue in Gelderland, Netherlands: Captivating Couple's Kiss
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The Marble House Project in Dorset, VT, served as the perfect backdrop for a beloved pup to join in the couple's special day.
Beloved Pup Joins Couple's Special Day at Marble House Project in Dorset, VT
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The bride shares a special moment with her sisters before saying "I do" at the charming Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Their reflection in the full mirror captures the love and anticipation in the air.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Moment with Sisters Before Ceremony at Inn at the Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, VT
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The reception is in full swing at Upwaltham Barns, as the little ones frolic and the grown-ups relax with a delicious pour of red wine.
Children Frolic and Adults Enjoy Wine at Upwaltham Barns Reception
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In the Montana mountains, cowboys kick back and relax at 320 Ranch, celebrating in a picturesque rustic wedding venue.
Kickin' Back Cowboy Style: Rustic Wedding at 320 Ranch in Montana
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A bride and groom share a kiss in a cornfield next to Dvorec Rakican, the wedding venue in Slovenia.
Slovenian Sweethearts: A Cornfield Kiss at Dvorec Rakican
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In the enchanting woods of Backhouse Rossie Estate, this wedding portrait exudes romance and captures the essence of the venue in Fife, Scotland.
Forest Wedding Portrait at Backhouse Rossie Estate, Fife
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An artistic wedding couple portrait at Maisenburg, featuring creative framing and the ambient DJ lighting at the venue.
Maisenburg Wedding: Artistic Couple Portrait, Creative Framing, Ambient DJ Lighting.
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A detailed shot captures the beauty of the bride's bouquet, resting delicately on her chair. The scene unfolds during the wedding ceremony at Agriturismo Maso Naranch in Mori, Trento, Italy, a venue with a romantic atmosphere.
Bride's Bouquet at Romantic Italian Wedding, Maso Naranch, Mori, Trento
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