Wedding Photos of Paris

The following “Paris” 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 “Paris” 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.

In the streets of Paris, Île-de-France, the bride's determined grandmother tries to adorn her hair with a veil, battling against the relentless wind. A heartwarming moment captured during a bustling Parisian wedding.

Capturing Love Against the Wind: A Heartwarming Moment of a Parisian Wedding

The groom is carried by the crowd upon his arrival at the reception venue in Île-de-France, Paris. The spirited display reflects the joy and exuberance of the wedding celebration.

Capturing the Epitome of Elation: Wedding Party Lifts Groom in Spirited Reception Arrival at Île-de-France, Paris!

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The bride and groom, accompanied by their wedding party, stroll through the streets of Paris, Île-de-France. In this high-angle shot, the couple is seen leading a joyful procession of guests as they celebrate their special day.

Journey of Love: A Magical Wedding in Paris, Illuminating the Streets of Île-de-France

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The bride and groom make their grand exit from the church as they are greeted by a jubilant crowd of family and guests in the streets of Paris, Île-de-France. The joyous scene marks the beginning of their journey as a married couple.

Capturing Love's Triumph: Exquisite Documentary Reveals A Harmonious Union Unfolding on the Streets of Paris!

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A wedding photojournalist captured a moment at a Paris church where the bride and groom stand at the gate, hands entwined and arms outstretched towards the crowd below. This image earned a WPJA Honor Award.

Paris Church - A Captivating Moment: Bride and Groom United in Love, Embracing the Crowd

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A pro documentary wedding photographer captures a heartwarming moment at a reception venue in Paris, France. The image shows a big hug between the bride and groom with their parents, earning a prestigious WPJA Honor Award.

Heartwarming Parisian Wedding Embrace Earns Prestigious WPJA Honor Award

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A groomsman assists the groom in putting on his shoes before the wedding, playfully throwing him onto the bed at Les Glycines de Saint Sulpice

Groomsmen's Hilarious Shoe Ritual at Les Glycines de Saint Sulpice

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A Parisian couple sits on a bench in the city, sharing a tender moment as the man plants a loving kiss on the woman's head during their engagement shoot

Romantic Engagement Shoot in Paris: Couple's Tender Moment Captured as Man Kisses Woman's Head on City Bench

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A couple in Paris posed for their engagement shoot, with the photographer capturing intimate moments of whispers in the ear, and the images were displayed in black and white

Romantic Parisian Engagement Shoot: Intimate Whispers in Black and White

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A couple recently had their engagement shoot in Paris, and they chose the Fontaine Saint-Michel Fountain as a backdrop for their posed photographs

Parisian Love Story: Fontaine Saint-Michel Fountain Sets the Stage for a Stunning Engagement Shoot

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The couple in Paris shared a sweet moment during their engagement shoot, standing by a wall and exchanging a passionate kiss

Romantic Engagement Shoot in Paris: Couple's Sweet Moment as They Share Passionate Kiss by the Wall

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A couple had an engagement shoot in Paris near the waters of the Louvre Pyramid, capturing beautiful moments against the iconic backdrop of the city

Romantic Engagement Shoot in Paris: Stunning Moments near the Waters of the Louvre Pyramid

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Grange de Montmartre: The bride, with the clouds above, skillfully cutting the bouquet ribbons during the round of ribbons

The Bride at Grange de Montmartre in Paris, skillfully cutting bouquet ribbons amidst the clouds

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At the bride's home in Saint Ouen, a detail shot captured the slippers and shoes of the mother of the bride, providing a close-up view of the wedding items on the special day.

Soleful Splendor: Mother of the Bride's Wedding Footwear in Saint Ouen

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In a detail shot capturing the essence of a wedding day at Montmartre, soft colored petals delicately adorn the dress, adding a pastel touch to the intricate design.

Petals of Love: Montmartre Wedding Dress is Transformed by Delicate Pastel Adornments

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Creative wedding photo from Montmartre showcasing the bride's accessory details including shoes, jewelry, and a handbag

Montmartre: Captivating Wedding Photo Showcasing Bride's Accessory Details - Shoes, Jewelry, and Handbag

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Image from Montmartre features the intricate details of her engagement ring, as the bride delicately holds a bouquet consisting of soft pastel-colored flowers

Montmartre: Delicate Bouquet and Intricate Engagement Ring Captured in Montmartre Image

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A photograph of a couple in love taken during their engagement session in the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris, capturing a romantic moment as they share a tender kiss

Engagement Photography at the Louvre Museum in Paris: Capturing a Romantic Moment and Tender Kiss.

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A photo shoot of an engaged couple in Paris, specifically at the Louvre Museum, where they are posed elegantly in the natural light shining through the windows

Engaged Couple Poses Elegantly in Natural Light at Louvre Museum in Paris - Photo Shoot

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A creative photographer captures a beautiful portrait of a couple sitting on the ground in front of statues during their engagement photo session at the Louvre Museum in Paris

Engagement photo session at the Louvre Museum in Paris captures couple sitting in front of statues

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The couple posed as statues in an engagement photoshoot at the Louvre Museum in Paris

Paris Engagement Photoshoot: Couple Poses as Statues at the Louvre Museum

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The couple posed for their engagement photos among the sculptures at the famous Louvre Museum in Paris

Engagement Photos Among Sculptures at Famous Louvre Museum in Paris

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The couple are enjoying a romantic urban street stroll in the iconic area of Le Marais, Paris

Romantic Urban Street Stroll in Le Marais, Paris: A Couple's Perfect Getaway

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The portrait captures a romantic remake of Romeo and Juliet in a picturesque Paris street, showing the couple in a tender kiss

Romantic Remake of Romeo and Juliet: Tender Kiss in Picturesque Paris Street

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A festive wedding image was captured in Paris, Île-de-France, as the bride and groom were ceremoniously carried by their guests into the reception venue

The bride and groom were joyfully carried into the Paris, Île-de-France reception venue

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The bride and groom exited Paris, Île-de-France City Hall hand-in-hand above their heads while being showered with rice in this iconic wedding image

The bride and groom left Paris City Hall, Île-de-France, hand-in-hand with rice raining down

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The kissing couple was photographed in Paris for their engagement session

Paris Engagement Session: Capturing the Moment of a Kissing Couple

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The romantic couple are pictured in the tranquil sunset in front of a flower tree in Saint Vaast les Mello, France, expertly captured in soft pastel tones

Paris Sunset Engagement: A Pastel Color Moment for the Romantics in Saint Vaast les Mello, France

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The bride prepared for her wedding day in Paris, France, with a unique image of her bridesmaid brushing her teeth in the background as she cut off the tags or threads of a dress

The bride in Paris, France prepped for her wedding with her bridesmaid brushing her teeth in the background

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An outdoor garden wedding image was captured at Maison de l'Amérique latine, Paris, France showing a hug between the Groom, his father, and godparents

The Groom and his father shared a hug with the godparents at Maison de l'Amérique latine, Paris, France

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