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The following “Wedding day” 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 “Wedding day” 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 bride removes burrs from her wedding dress at Ojai Meadows Preserve. The photo captures a candid moment after a hike in the California meadows.
Bride's Candid Moment: Removing Burrs from Dress at Ojai Meadows Preserve Post-Hike Wedding Adventure
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A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand at the London Wetland Centre. The photo captures them moving together, with the natural setting visible in the background.
Bride and Groom Strolling Hand-in-Hand at London Wetland Centre
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In front of the Château de Pibrac, Haute-Garonne, the newlywed couple sits on the edge of a fountain, in a charming scene with the majestic château as their backdrop.
Newlywed Couple by Fountain at Château de Pibrac, Haute-Garonne
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A couple poses for a nighttime portrait at Shendish Manor. The photo captures their wedding day, with the historic building illuminated in the background.
Couple's Nighttime Portrait at Shendish Manor Wedding Day
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The bride and groom walk side-by-side down the Notley Abbey driveway. A wedding photo captures the couple's progress after the ceremony.
Bride and Groom Stroll Down Notley Abbey Driveway Post-Ceremony
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A bride and groom are shown seated at Notley Abbey, drinking coffee. The photo captures a casual moment during their wedding day.
Bride and Groom Enjoy Coffee at Notley Abbey Wedding Venue
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In Mentmore, a black and white portrait captures the groom sitting and staring intently into the camera. A skull mount hangs on the wall behind him, enhancing the masculine feel of the shot.
Groom's Intense Portrait with Skull Mount in Mentmore Black and White
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A nighttime portrait at Froyle Park shows a couple standing together. The photo is taken outdoors, after dark, at the venue.
Nighttime Couple Portrait Outdoors at Froyle Park
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A bride and groom pose for a portrait outside Hertford Register Office. The photo captures the couple after their marriage ceremony.
Bride and Groom's Portrait Outside Hertford Register Office Post-Ceremony
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At their reception location in Estes Park, Colorado, the bride and groom share an intimate kiss amid a gentle snowfall, adding a touch of winter romance to their wedding day.
Bride and Groom Share Intimate Kiss Amid Gentle Snowfall for Winter Romance at Estes Park Reception
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At Rittergut Stoermede in Geseke, Germany, the father of the bride is moved to tears as he sees her for the first time on the wedding day.
Father of Bride Tears Up Seeing Daughter on Wedding Day in Germany
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At Mount Blue Sky, Colorado, the bride and groom walk close to the edge of a cliff on their wedding day, surrounded by sweeping landscapes that provide a dramatic and breathtaking backdrop.
Bride and Groom Walk Cliff's Edge Amidst Sweeping Landscapes at Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Wedding
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In her mother's room at home in Saint-Genis-d'Hiersac, the bride prepares for her wedding day, surrounded by cherished family photos that fill the space with warmth and love.
Bride Prepares in Mother's Room, Surrounded by Family Photos, Love
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At The Sanderling Resort in Duck, North Carolina, the bride and groom exchange emotional glances upon seeing each other on their wedding day, with the bride's hair gently blowing in the sunshine and the moment filled with love.
Duck, N.C., Wedding: Bride, Groom Share Emotional First Look at Sanderling Resort
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At Agriturismo Maso Naranch in Mori, Trento, Italy, a detail shot captures the early moments of preparation, highlighting the subtle elegance and anticipation of the day.
Early Preparation Details Captured at Agriturismo Maso Naranch, Mori, Trento Wedding Day
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In a home in Shanghai, China, on the wedding day, the groom and his groomsmen participate in a fun game test, as paper money bursts from a money shooting gun, adding excitement and laughter to the celebrations.
Shanghai Groom, Groomsmen Play Money Game at Home Wedding
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At Chateau Saint Fargeau, Ecuries, the bride sits calmly as her hair is styled, while children play nearby and other women prepare for the big day. This bustling scene is richly layered, capturing multiple stories and moments playing out across the room.
Bride Prepares at Chateau Saint Fargeau Amid Wedding Day Bustle
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In a home in Nanping, Fujian, the groom is captured putting on his shirt, while four suit coats hang prominently in the foreground, creating a scene of preparation and anticipation.
Groom Dresses with Suit Coats Displayed in Foreground at Nanping, Fujian Home Scene
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At Château Poudenas in Gers, France, during the bride's preparations, one woman has her makeup carefully applied while another is having her hair styled, both contributing to the anticipation of the wedding day.
Bride Prepares at French Château, Hair and Makeup Done for Wedding
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At the home of the newlyweds, the bridesmaids are bustling with excitement as they attend to the final details of the bride's dress and veil. With five bridesmaids assisting, they ensure everything is perfect for the day.
Five Bridesmaids Help Bride With Final Touches at Home Wedding
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From a wedding day, this photo was taken at the couple's home. The theme was water, as seen with the rings placed in the aquarium for a unique shot.
Wedding Rings' Underwater Elegance: Captivating Aquarium Shot at Home Celebration
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The image captures the bride and groom about to cut the wedding cake at the reception location in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie on the wedding day.
Joyful Cake Cutting: Bride and Groom's Special Moment in Haute-Garonne Reception
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Bride getting ready on her wedding day at Gardener Ranch in Carmel Valley, CA, surrounded by family and friends helping her put on her gown.
Loved Ones Assist Bride at Gardener Ranch, Carmel Valley
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Bride and flower girls excitedly peering out the window on the day of a wedding at Joseph D. Grant County Park in Mt. Hamilton, CA.
Bride and Flower Girls Await the Ceremony at Joseph D. Grant Park
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This image captures the joyful atmosphere of a wedding day at the Town Hall in Hauts-de-France, with multiple pairs hugging and exchanging kisses.
Heartfelt Hugs and Kisses at Hauts-de-France Town Hall Wedding
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An intimate black and white image of a couple reflected on their wedding day, set in the beautiful region of Oise, France.
Intimate Black and White Wedding Moment in Oise, France
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Two sisters sharing a heartfelt moment during wedding preparations in Hauts-de-France as the bride gets her hair done by a stylist.
Heartfelt Wedding Preparation Moment in Hauts-de-France Hair Styling
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Bulgarian wedding day photo of the couple posing outside a whimsical gnome structure in Lukovit.
Whimsical Romance: Couple's Charming Photo by Gnome Structure in Lukovit Wedding
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Wedding day at Silo Grill, groom in Sherwani prepares candies for guests. Candy boxes with Chinese characters for Double Happiness, symbolizing the union of Indian and Chinese cultures.
Cultural Fusion: Groom's Sweet Gesture with Double Happiness Candies at Silo Grill
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An Indian groom in Sherwani, a traditional dress, and a Chinese bride in a cheongsam, captured in detail shot in front of The Silo Grill at Angus Glen on their wedding day.
Indian Groom and Chinese Bride's Stunning Attire at Angus Glen
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