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The following “Wife” 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 “Wife” 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 candid and spontaneous shot taken on the couple's wedding day at Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, with the husband playfully giving his new wife a casual pat on the backside.
Emerald Lake Elation: Husband's Playful Pat on Bride's Backside Captured in Crested Butte Wedding
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An older couple shares a laugh at District Winery in Washington DC as the husband playfully steals food from his wife during the reception.
Hubby Hilariously Steals Food from Wife at Wedding Reception
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Bride flaunts her stylish custom Jordan shoes amidst the backdrop of Sterling Ridge Resort in Vermont, captured by the award-winning artistic wedding day photographer.
Sterling Ridge Resort in Vermont: Artistic Wedding Day Visions Unveiled
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Capturing the serene anticipation of the bride, this award-winning detail image by a modern wedding photographer showcases the intricacy of the scene at Bath Registry Office, as she awaits her ceremony on a wooden bench.
Bath Registry Office: Serene Bride Anticipation on Wooden Bench
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Capturing the scene with exquisite detail, the photographer beautifully frames the bride as she applies her vibrant red lipstick, enhancing the stunning red hues of the luxurious British Pullman train.
Luxurious British Pullman Train: Capturing Exquisite Detail of Vibrant Bride
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Capturing timeless elegance, this award-winning portrait showcases the bride gracefully reclining on a vintage sofa at Lincoln's Cottage, Washington DC, showcasing her bouquet in a stunning black and white composition.
Vintage Sophistication: A Timeless Bride at Lincoln's Cottage, Washington DC
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At Tacaro Estate, an artistic wedding photographer captured the intricate scene when the bride gracefully slips into her heels, framed by a collection of vintage typewriters. A stunning black and white image full of elegant details.
Graceful Steps: Vintage Typewriters Frame Bride's Heel Switch at Tacaro Estate
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An award-winning image captures the scene at Richmond Hill Hotel, Surrey, England, where a bridesmaid in a green dress lovingly helps the bride put on her shoes, emphasizing the close bond and attention to detail.
Enchanting Union: Bridesmaid's Green Dress Highlights Bond at Richmond Hill
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In this award-winning photograph, the stylish and contemporary bride strikes a pose within the boat house at The Ravenswood reception venue in Sussex, UK.
Enchanting Elegance: A Modern Bride Poses in Historic Sussex Venue
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An artistic wedding photographer captures a unique detail shot as the Hainaut bride carefully hides the wedding rings in her bra behind her dress, adding a touch of intrigue and secrecy to the special day.
Hidden Treasures: An Artistic Capture of Hainaut's Secret Wedding Rings
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Capturing the bride's anticipation at Millbridge Court in Surrey, this award-winning image showcases the intricate details of an old wedding photo broach adorning her bouquet.
Anticipation at Millbridge Court: A Captivating Wedding Broach Bouquet
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Taken by an artistic wedding photographer at Careys Manor in Hampshire, image displays the stunning gold shoes worn by bridesmaids, alongside the bride. The warm tones and tight composition showcase the intricate details of the dresses and shoes.
Golden elegance: Bridesmaids' gilded shoes shine in Hampshire's Careys Manor
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Capturing the timeless elegance, the bride graces the steps of the Library of Congress in her stunning Lazaro silver gown - a portrait that blends artistry and romance seamlessly.
Timeless Elegance: The Bride's Library of Congress Portrait shines beautifully
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In an impressive display of artistry, the talented photographer captured a close-up shot at Thelma Hut in Silverton, CO. The image reveals the bride as she carefully prepares her snowboard boots for her unique backcountry wedding ceremony.
Snowy Vows: A Bride's Artful Preparation at Thelma Hut, CO
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A picturesque mountain backdrop sets the stage for a stunning winter bridal portrait as the bride embraces the ethereal beauty of her wedding day in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Enchanting Winter Bride: Fort Collins, Colorado
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In this award-winning image, a modern bride arrives at her ceremony in Ardeche. Captured in black and white, the image showcases the contemporary aesthetic of the wedding day, with reflective glass adding a touch of artistry.
Bride's Modern Moment: An Artistic Arrival in Ardeche's Timeless Beauty
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In an award-winning photo captured by an artistic wedding photographer at Trieste, Italy, the bride's hand delicately touches her necklace, beautifully illuminated by the sunlight, creating a mesmerizing and detailed image.
Trieste Illumination: A Mesmerizing Image of a Delicate Bridal Touch
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Capturing the anticipation and joy of the bride, this award-winning image showcases a close-up of her hand and flowers she leaves the church in Lisbon, Portugal. The bouquet held tightly inside the car, accompanied by vibrant confetti on the ground.
Blooming Bliss: Bride's Hand and Bouquet amidst Lisbon Celebration
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Capturing elegance at Villa Miani in Rome, this award-winning wedding photographer beautifully immortalizes the bride's picturesque pose. With her hair and veil gracefully dancing in the wind, she gazes over her shoulder.
Whispers of Romance: A Timeless Portrait at Villa Miani, Rome
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An award-winning wedding day image showcases the hands of a bride adorned with wedding rings and a bouquet, while a white lace veil elegantly wraps around her arms at Märchenwald Altenberg, Odenthal.
Märchenwald Altenberg's Magic: A Bride's Hands Unveil Love and Grace
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An award-winning wedding image captured by an artistic photographer in Dortmund, Germany. The detailed shot reveals the bride's curled hair, necklace, and unique bird's nest earrings.
Exquisite Dortmund Wedding: Captivating Details of the Bride's Artistic Elegance
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In Geneva, Switzerland, under sunny skies, the bride gently brushes against a field of wheat, gracefully clutching the delicate trail of her veil. This beautifully composed image reveals the purity of her special day.
Swiss Serenity: A Bride's Graceful Embrace amidst Golden Wheat Fields
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In Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, at the bride's home, a wedding detail shot of the backside details, showcasing her full back tattoo of foliage beautifully framed by her white dress.
Framed Elegance: Bride's Flora-tastic Tattoo Steals the Spotlight in German Affair
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The bride gracefully walks herself down the aisle at Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. The historic church serves as a grand backdrop for this beautiful wedding ceremony.
Capturing Love's Journey: A Bride's Graceful Walk at Heinz Chapel
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A captivating wedding shot at the beautiful Domaine de La Roulière in Chemillé, France. The photo captures the elegance of the event, with silhouettes of guests and the bride enjoying champagne.
Elegance Unveiled: French Soirée at Domaine de La Roulière in Chemillé
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At Manoir de la Garde, the bride skillfully cuts the ribbons on her bouquet. This award-winning photo captures the intricate details of the moment, showcasing the bride's flowers on her wedding day.
Romantic Ribbons: Capturing the Bride's Bouquet at Manoir de la Garde
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A wedding photo at Seigneurie d'Alleray, Loir-et-Cher where the bride is captured in a serene scene adjusting her dress strap, illuminated by the gentle rays of sunlight.
Bride Radiates Elegance, Captivating Gown Detail at Seigneurie d'Alleray, Loir-et-Cher
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A stunning wedding day portrait captures the bride in a heavenly pose, surrounded by the white, billowy layers of her dress, as she lies on a bed at the beautiful Bosphorus Palace in Istanbul.
An Ethereal Vision: Bosphorus Palace Bride Embraces Heavenly Serenity
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A bride spins joyfully in a garden at Marianmade Farm, Wiscasset, Maine. This black and white portrait showcases her beauty among blooming flowers and lush foliage.
Bride's Garden Spin at Marianmade Farm, Wiscasset, Maine
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Wedding photo captured at Château Chapeau Cornu, Isere. The intimate shot features the groom gently holding his wife's hand as they sit in wooden chairs, from a high perspective.
CAPTIVATING CONNECTION: Groom's Tender Touch Evokes Love at Château Chapeau Cornu
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