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The following “Wedding” 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” 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 newlywed couple shares a romantic dance under the rain on their wedding day in Northport, Maine. The picturesque scenery complements their love and joy as they celebrate their special day.
Romantic Rain Dance: Newlyweds in Northport, Maine Embrace Love and Joy on Wedding Day
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A romantic couple stands inside a church in Lugos, France, sharing a tender kiss on their wedding day. The indoor setting features dramatic low lighting, adding to the intimate and romantic atmosphere of the session.
Romantic Couple Embracing Love: A Tender Kiss Inside Lugos Church, France, on Wedding Day
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A beautiful wedding image of a newlywed couple in Dublin. The bride and groom sit on a small bench, gazing out at the breathtaking Irish landscape. This image captures the love and joy of their special day against a backdrop of lush green grass and a s
Dublin Newlyweds: Love and Joy Amidst Breathtaking Irish Landscape and Stunning Green Grass Backdrop
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A romantic couple embracing in front of a starlit wall on their wedding day at a Moselle reception hall. The bride and groom share a kiss in a beautifully illuminated setting, in an unforgettable scene.
Starlit Splendor: Romantic Couple Embracing in Front of Moselle Reception Hall at Night
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A beautiful outdoor wedding detail shot showcasing a bouquet of flowers and vintage car at the Moselle venue.
Vintage Car and Floral Beauty: Stunning Outdoor Wedding Detail at Moselle Venue
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Couple in love standing in a picturesque setting in Colchester, Essex on their wedding day. The couple's tender session is interrupted by a passing cyclist in the serene woods. A unique and memorable shot capturing a romantic and unexpected twist.
Unexpected Cyclist: Romantic Encounter in Serene Colchester Woods on Wedding Day
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In Moselle, a couple lovingly gazes into each other's eyes amidst a bamboo forest on their wedding day portrait session in nature.
Romantic Moment: Couple in Love amidst Bamboo Forest, Moselle, Captured in Wedding Portrait Session
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A heartwarming session for a groom and his childhood horse, captured at a serene outdoor wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands, as they walk in perfect harmony, symbolizing their bond and unity on this special day.
Harmonious Harmony: Groom and Childhood Horse United at Serene Outdoor Wedding Venue in Gelderland
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Newlywed couple shares a romantic dip and kiss on their wedding day at Bulção Viana bridge in Tijucas. The city's lights create a picturesque backdrop, making this image bold and strong.
Bulção Viana Bridge Kiss: Newlyweds Dip in Romance, Tijucas Lights Make Scene Bold
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A beautiful bride gazes down at her wedding guests from a scenic balcony at the Honig Fabriek in Nijmegen, captured in this wedding day photograph.
Gazing From The Balcony: A Bride's Moment At Honig Fabriek In Nijmegen
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Beautiful couple portrait taken on their wedding day in Ibiza, featuring a stunning sunset backdrop with dramatic clouds, rocks, and a serene water view.
Stunning Ibiza Sunset: Captivating Wedding Portrait of a Beautiful Couple by Rocks and Water
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A romantic couple embracing in a beautiful silhouette on their wedding day at a stunning wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands. The background is illuminated with a soft blue gel, creating a dreamy and enchanting atmosphere.
Enchanting Silhouette: Romantic Couple Embracing at Stunning Wedding Venue in Gelderland, Netherlands
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A candid moment at Drigstrup Kirke, Kerteminde, Denmark captured during a wedding, where flower girls gather in a secret council with baskets filled with flower petals, giving a glimpse of behind-the-scenes instructions.
Flower Girls' Secret Council: Candid Wedding Moment at Drigstrup Kirke, Kerteminde, Denmark
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A joyous celebration captured at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, as the bride and groom share a happy moment with their guests, showcasing the festive atmosphere and love in a candid wedding shot.
Festive Love: Bride and Groom Share Happy Moment at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre
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A candid moment from a wedding at Esseborne Manor Hotel in Andover, Hampshire, UK, where the bride attentively checks on arriving guests as her friend helps her with her shoe, captured in a behind-the-scenes documentary style.
The Bride's Thoughtful Act: A Candid Wedding Moment at Esseborne Manor Hotel, Andover, Hampshire
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A guest dances on the dance floor at The Royalton in NYC, surrounded by purple DJ lights creating a moody ambiance, while a band singer performs with a microphone.
PARTY PURPLE: A GUEST SHAKES IT AT THE ROYALTON AS THE BAND SINGER SOARS HIGH
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At Eglise de Pousseaux in Nièvre, the grandmother and the witnesses of the newlyweds ring the bells as they exit the church.
Grandma at the Wedding: Nièvre Church Bells Ring
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A bride and groom stand at the altar of Central United Methodist Church in Sacramento, CA, blowing out candles simultaneously in black and white under dim lighting.
Sacramento Synchrony: Newlyweds Blow Out Candles Together in Black & White Pic
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A bride tenderly comforts her emotional groom in the natural beauty of Gray's Crossing, Truckee CA, surrounded by lush green grass and shade trees on a sunny day.
Emotional Groom Finds Comfort in Bride's Love in Truckee
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At Place Stanislas in Nancy, guests blow bubbles and wave ribbons as they exit the town hall.
Bubbles and Ribbon Raves - Place Stanislas Wedding Celebrations in Nancy
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Newlywed couple sharing a joyous first dance outdoors at their wedding reception at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort.
Romantic Rhythm: Newlyweds Cut a Rug at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort Wedding Reception
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A spontaneous moment captured at Schloss Lüntenbeck in Wuppertal: an expressive woman making a face during the champagne reception, flanked by two men in suits.
SILLY GUESTS GOOF OFF AT SCHLOSS LÜNTENBECK WEDDING RECEPTION
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Groomsmen cheering and hyping up the groom in Montreal, Quebec before the wedding ceremony, creating a fun and lively atmosphere.
MONTREAL GROOMSMEN HYPE UP GROOM BEFORE WEDDING IN QUEBEC CITY WEDDING CEREMONY
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Grandfather of the bride patiently checks his watch at the Club De Golf Metropolitain ceremony in Anjou, Quebec, eagerly awaiting the start of the wedding.
Patriarch's Countdown: Grandfather Times the Big Moment at Quebec Wedding Ceremony in Anjou
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A young ring bearer (couple's son) at a wedding at Knoebel Events, DU campus, Denver, CO, USA being joyfully carried down the aisle by two men instead of walking.
Ring Bearer Rollin' at Knoebel Events: Little Dude Gets VIP Aisle Ride Instead
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A black and white photograph captures a Hindu ceremony at Brympton House in Somerset, UK, showing the couple's family gently covering their eyes with hands.
Captivating Hindu Wedding Ritual at Somerset Estate
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In a hotel in Chongqing, China, the bride is seen resting as a friend supports her chin while she takes a nap during the wedding makeup.
Serenity in Chongqing: A Bride's Restful Moment
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A beautiful image captured in Loire Valley right after the outdoor secular wedding ceremony, showcasing the newlyweds in a romantic embrace and kiss amidst the picturesque surroundings.
Love in the Loire Valley: A Wedding Embrace
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Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
Whispers of Lyon: The Unforgettable Windblown Bride
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A bride gets dressed for her wedding at Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club in Arizona, United States, surrounded by elegant bridal attire and soft natural light.
A Bride's Journey at Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club
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