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The following “Wedding portrait” 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 portrait” 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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Soft light spills into a doorway at Neera Retreat Hotel in Thailand, where a couple is silhouetted indoors, their outlines creating a striking and intimate portrait.
Silhouette of a Couple Is Created by Soft Light at Neera Retreat Hotel in Thailand for Wedding Portrait
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At Neera Retreat Hotel in Thailand, the bride and groom stand on separate stairways, meeting each other's gaze in a vertical shot that beautifully echoes their connection and anticipation.
Bride and Groom Stand on Separate Stairways, Meeting Eyes in Vertical Portrait at Neera Retreat Hotel Wedding
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A couple poses for a wedding portrait on a stair landing at the Boston Public Library. The library's ornate architecture creates a beautiful and dramatic backdrop for the indoor session.
Wedding Portrait On Grand Stair Landing At Boston Public Library, Framed By Ornate Architectural Details
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A bride is seated on a window sill in Sao Paulo. The urban city view stretches out behind her, creating a striking backdrop for her wedding day.
Bride Poses Gracefully on Window Sill With Expansive Sao Paulo Cityscape as a Striking Backdrop
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An artistic reflection of the couple is seen in a pool of water at the Domaine de la Trinité in France, creating a unique and symmetrical wedding portrait.
An Artistic Reflection Of The Couple In A Water Pool At Domaine De La Trinité, France Creates A Unique Wedding Portrait
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An artistic wedding portrait from Tollo, Abruzzo, Chieti, Italia, capturing a tender kiss for Nonno (grandfather) on the special day.
An Artistic Italian Wedding Kiss for Nonno in Tollo, Abruzzo
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At St Regis Bangkok, the bride and groom pose warmly beside a grandparent's painting, creating a touching family tribute.
Couple Poses with Grandparent's Portrait at St Regis Bangkok
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At Château de Frétoy, the couple shares a tender kiss under the veil, creating an intimate and romantic portrait.
Couple Shares Tender Kiss Under Veil at Château de Frétoy
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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 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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In the Basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, the newlywed couple sits before the altar, captured in reflection and tranquility within the historic and beautiful setting.
Wedding Couple Seated Before Altar in Basilica of Saint Sernin, Toulouse
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At a reception venue in Lyon, Rhône, a portrait focuses on the hands of the bride and groom during their couple photos, highlighting the bride's wedding ring.
Portrait Highlights Bride's Wedding Ring as Couple's Hands are Captured at Lyon Reception Venue, Rhône
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At Praia da Guarita in Torres, Brazil, the romantic interplay between the sea and towering rocks creates a beautiful, serene backdrop for a wedding portrait scene filled with devotion.
Romantic Sea and Rocks Provide Serene Backdrop for Wedding Portrait at Praia da Guarita, Torres, Brazil
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A wedding couple stands in a meadow at Pearl Lake, Colorado, surrounded by the natural beauty of the landscape.
Pearl Lake Meadow Wedding: Colorado Couple Embraced by Nature's Beauty
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View a beautiful wedding portrait captured by a skilled photographer at Praia de Ipioca. The bride is reflected within a stunning wreath, showcasing the photographer's artistic eye.
Bridal Beauty Portrait Session at Praia de Ipioca
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Capturing a tender embrace between bride and groom in the scenic Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, this WPJA-featured wedding portrait evokes romance and nature love.
Romantic Wedding Embrace: Bride and Groom in Nouvelle-Aquitaine's Scenic Beauty
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WPJA spotlight: Artfully captured bride admiring the view, her reflection captured in the glass on the wall. A stunning wedding portrait at a beautiful private house in Devon, UK.
Reflected Elegance: Bride Admiring View at Private House in Devon, UK
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Experience the ultimate blend of elegance and emotion in this stunning wedding portrait captured by a WPJA photographer at The Hamilton Alpharetta Curio Collection by Hilton in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Elegance and Emotion: Stunning Wedding Portrait at The Hamilton Alpharetta, GA
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WPJA photographer captures a wedding portrait in Paris, showing the bride, groom, and their wedding party at the home's grand doors and windows before the ceremony.
Wedding Party Portrait in the Grand Doors and Windows - Paris
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A timeless and unique wedding portrait, capturing the joy of a happy groom and his party in the city of Paris. A true work of art from a skilled wedding photographer.
Groom and Wedding Party Celebrating During Portrait Session at Home in Paris
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WPJA's Artistic Guild features a wedding portrait at Domaine de Courrèges. A smiling couple embraces by a wood fence in the charming garden setting.
Charming Garden Love: Smiling Couple Embraces at Domaine de Courrèges
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An expertly captured and award-winning wedding portrait by a WPJA photographer, showcasing a bride framed against the soft pastel hues of Villa Miani - Roma.
Pastel Dreams: Award-Winning Bridal Portrait at Villa Miani
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A sun filled wedding portrait captured by a WPJA photographer. Discover the artistic vision of this skilled photographer in their warm-toned portrait at Villa Mon Repos.
Sun-Kissed Romance: Warm-Toned Wedding Portrait at Villa Mon Repos
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Unconventional and breathtaking, this wedding portrait captures the beauty of Acadia National Park as the couple stands united under her veil against a stunning mountain backdrop. A true work of art.
Veiled Unity: Breathtaking Wedding Portrait at Acadia National Park
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A sunset silhouette wedding portrait at La Grave, France, captured by a WPJA photographer.
Captivating Wedding Portrait at La Grave, France
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The WPJA's Artistic Guild presents a fun wedding portrait captured in Hauts-de-France park. The couple exudes joy as the bride playfully rides on the groom's back.
Playful Joy: Fun Wedding Portrait in Hauts-de-France Park
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Highlighting the artistry of a WPJA photographer, this captivating wedding portrait captures a playful session as the groom and bride seek shelter from the rain in Schalksmühle, Germany.
A Fun Couple Wedding Portrait in Schalksmühle, Germany
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Discover a drone wedding portrait captured by a photographer, featured by the WPJA. See the couple, floating on a wooden dock above a Kio fish pond in Switzerland.
Captivating Wedding Portrait Above Koi Fish Pond in Switzerland
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Bride and groom pose against a dramatic sand-colored cliff and boulder backdrop in Tregastel, France. The couple embraces amidst the rugged landscape in a scenic wedding portrait.
Tregastel Cliffside Embrace: A Scenic French Wedding Portrait
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Wedding portrait in the beautiful Schlosspark location, featuring a newlywed couple embracing under the bride's veil.
Newlyweds share a tender moment in Schlosspark wedding portrait
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