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The following “Waves” 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 “Waves” 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 Praia do Francês, Alagoas, Brazil, the pair stands apart in the wind, taking in the serenity of the beach and each other’s company.
Couple Savoring Wind And Beach Serenity At Praia do Francês, Brazil, From Engagement Session With Photographer
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Sunset fills the sky in Cancun, where birds soar above the pier as the newlyweds share a romantic kiss embraced by golden light over gentle waves.
Newlyweds Share a Romantic Sunset Kiss on Cancun Pier, Golden Light and Waves Surround Them
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On Tema'e Beach, Moorea, in French Polynesia, the couple share a tender kiss, shielded by a palm leaf while gentle ocean waves complete their romantic session.
Tender Kiss Shared on Tema’e Beach, Moorea, French Polynesia, as Ocean Waves Frame the Couple’s Wedding Portrait
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On Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, the couple strolls along the shoreline, the bride glancing back with an unguarded smile as the gentle waves frame their easygoing romance at this scenic beach venue.
Strolling Along Newcomb Hollow Beach In Wellfleet, Massachusetts, The Bride’s Smile And Gentle Waves Capture Romance
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Two lovers are embraced by the crashing waves in Positano, Italy, lost in each other during a candid engagement portrait that captures the raw and pure connection of their romantic bond.
Two Lovers Embrace Amid Crashing Waves In A Candid BW Engagement Portrait On The Shore In Positano, Italy
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On the beach at Whitby, the newly married couple shares a kiss at the spot where they got engaged, with waves and sand creating a romantic seaside scene.
Newlyweds Share A Kiss On Whitby Beach Where They Got Engaged, Waves And Sand Creating Romance By The Sea
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A beachfront wedding ceremony unfolds in Delaware, USA, with the gentle sound of waves providing a natural backdrop for the vows.
A Beachfront Wedding Ceremony Unfolds In Delaware, USA, With Waves Providing A Natural Backdrop For Vows
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Engagement shoot at Las Cuevas Beach, North Coast Trinidad, features a couple embraced in the ocean as waves crash around them, capturing the romance and excitement of the session.
Engaged Couple Embraced In Ocean At Las Cuevas Beach, Trinidad, With Waves Crashing Around Them In Romantic Portrait
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Azores, Portugal: Bride and groom exchange vows on a dramatic lava field, surrounded by the vast ocean.
Bride And Groom Exchange Vows On Lava Field Overlooking Ocean In Azores, Portugal
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A stylish, elegantly dressed couple poses on rocky outcrops at the beach in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The dramatic coastal scenery highlights their sophistication during their engagement photos.
Coastal Elegance: A Punta del Este Engagement on the Rocks
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Bride and groom stand on a Long Island, NY beach before their first look, with waves in the background.
Long Island Love: A Beachside First Look with Waves in the Background
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Perched on jagged rocks overlooking the ocean in Vendée, France, the bride and groom pose for a dramatic portrait as a large wave crashes behind them following their ceremony.
Bride And Groom Pose On Jagged Rocks As Waves Crash In Vendée, France
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At Playa de Mónsul in Almería, Spain, the couple enjoys a playful sunset portrait on the beach. She rides on his back, her dress elegantly blowing behind them along the shore.
Sunset Playfulness: Romantic Beach Portrait at Playa de Mónsul, Almería, Spain
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A San Francisco couple shares a tender embrace on rocky shore by the bay.
San Francisco Shoreline Embrace: Bay Views, Rocks, and a Couple's Tender Moment
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A couple shares a tender kiss on a sun-kissed beach in beautiful Sardinia, Italy.
Sun-Kissed Sardinian Embrace: A Tender Kiss on Italy's Beautiful Beach
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A newly engaged couple shares a romantic kiss on Sand Beach in Stonington, Maine, with gentle waves lapping the shoreline under a clear blue sky.
Seaside Romance: Engaged Couple's Kiss on Sand Beach, Stonington, with Gentle Waves and Clear Sky
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A joyful couple celebrates their engagement on Sand Beach, Stonington, Maine, with warm smiles and gentle waves creating a picturesque, serene backdrop.
Joyful Celebration on Sand Beach, Stonington, with Smiles and Serene Waves
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In Sardinia, Italy, a couple enjoys a romantic coastal stroll, walking hand in hand along the sunlit beach. The gentle ocean waves and warm sand create an idyllic setting for their intimate walk by the sea.
Couple in Sardinia, Italy, Enjoys Romantic Coastal Stroll | Hand in Hand Along Sunlit Beach | Gentle Waves and Warm Sand Create Idyllic Setting for Intimate Walk by Sea
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In Australia, an engaged couple sits on the steps of ancient ruins perched on the cliffs. Together, they watch the expansive blue sea below, with the powerful waves crashing against the rocks, creating a breathtaking and romantic scene.
Engaged Couple Sits on Ancient Ruins' Steps in Australia, Overlooking Blue Sea and Crashing Waves
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In Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, a detailed shot captures the bride's wedding dress subtly merging with the ocean water as the couple walks away on the sandy beach. The image beautifully blends the elegance of the dress with nature.
Bride’s Dress Elegantly Merges with Ocean in Detailed Beach Shot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Wedding Scene
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In Brookings, Oregon, a couple shares a kiss on a cliffside, offering a breathtaking view of the ocean below, as the dramatic landscape enhances the romance of the scene.
Couple Kisses with Ocean View, Dramatic Landscape Elevates Scene in Brookings, Oregon Wedding
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A couple standing in the blue waters of Nerja, Málaga in Spain. The ocean waves gently caress their feet in this pre-wedding engagement photo.
Romantic Engagement Photo: Couple Embraced in Crashing Blue Waters of Nerja, Málaga, Spain
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A romantic image captured by a WPJA photographer in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The engaged couple lovingly embraces against a backdrop of the sunset sky and warm beach backlighting.
Sunset beach engagement taken by pro photographer in Cabo
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Engagement portrait taken in Bidart, France. The couple is surprised by a large wave as they kiss standing in water at sunset time.
Caught in the Moment: A Romantic Bidart, France Engagement Portrait at Sunset by the Sea
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Captured against the stunning backdrop of Rhode Island's First Beach, this engagement portrait radiates joy and playful fun, enhanced by a surprise double rainbow and a beautiful sunset.
A Beachside Engagement Portrait at Rhode Island's First Beach
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Emotional bride wipes a tear while exchanging vows at Villa Punto de Vista in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Waves of Love: Emotional Vows at Villa Punto de Vista
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Lifestyle couple portrait showcasing an affectionate embrace at the beach in Maceió, Brazil. The couple embraces as the wind blows, standing in a shallow tidal pool, while being captured slightly off-center.
Romantic Embrace: Beachside Love in Maceió, Brazil
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The bride in Corolla, NC throws her head back and laughs during her wedding ceremony
A Moment of Bliss: The Delighted Bride Embraces Joy in Corolla's Enchanting Wedding Sanctuary
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A pre-wedding embrace captured in Anglet, France, a safe haven amidst pebbles and an unpredictable ocean by an Anglet wedding photographer
Embracing Love Amidst the Pebbles: An Anglet Wedding Photographer Captures a Pre-Wedding Moment in a Sea of Tranquility
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In San Francisco, the couple is captured in an engaging lifestyle photoshoot as they joyfully run barefoot along the beach, embracing the crashing waves of the ocean
Capturing Love and Adventure: A Dreamy Engagement Portrait in San Francisco's Beach Bliss
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