Wedding Photos of Groomsmen

The following “Groomsmen” 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 “Groomsmen” 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.

At Villa Ekaterina, the groom is joyfully tossed into the air by his friends on his wedding day. A moment of celebration and happiness captured in a beautiful photo.

Villa Ekaterina: Joyful Toss, A Moment of Celebration and Happiness

A group of groomsmen in Ardeche using a drill to help adjust the groom's belt during a wedding ceremony

Ardeche's Handy Heroes: Groomsmen Rescue Groom's Belt with Drill during Wedding Ceremony

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The couple, along with their best man and bridesmaid, are seen relaxing at a hotel in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China during their documentary wedding

Enchanting Moments Unwind: Capturing Love in Hangzhou's Serene Retreat

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In this image captured by a Paris wedding photographer, the groom and his groomsmen raise their glasses for a toast outdoors at a reception venue in Île-de-France.

Eternal Bonds: A Toast to Love in Île-de-France

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A group of groomsmen walk together towards the wedding ceremony at Tarry A While Resort in Bridgton, Maine

Gentlemen's Journey: United Steps Towards Forever

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The groomsmen at Guardian Works Venue in Atlanta, Georgia, are captured mid-hip bump celebration on the dance floor, reminiscent of a sports event

Groomsmen at Guardian Works: Sports-inspired Dance Floor Celebrations in Atlanta, Georgia

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Three groomsmen at a reception venue in San Francisco, California, standing side by side on the dance floor with their arms around each other, illuminated by DJ lights

Brotherly Bond: Groomsmen United on San Francisco Dance Floor

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The groomsmen entertained the guests at the ceremony by dancing and serving beers, captured at Château des Vierres - Lantignié, earning a WPJA Blue award

Dancing Groomsmen Serve Beers at Château des Vierres Ceremony, Earn Blue WPJA Award

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In Shenzhen, Guangdong, at home, groomsmen wearing chicken hats and playing a ring-toss game

Chicken Hat Fun: Groomsmen's Ring-Toss Game in Shenzhen, Guangdong

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Close-up shot of hands stacked together, showcasing Avengers' cufflinks worn by the important men at a wedding in Udine, Italy.

Assembling Elegance: Avengers' Cufflinks Unite Udine's Groomsmen

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At Wrenbury Hall in Cheshire, UK, the bestman holds a buttonhole flower while the groomsmen prepare in the background

The Perfect Prelude: Bestman's Boutonniere Steals the Spotlight as Nuptial Preparations Unfold at Wrenbury Hall in Cheshire, UK

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In his own home in Haute-Saone, a groom prepares for his big day in a bustling room adorned with wall-hung mirrors. The reflections of his groomsmen capture the anticipation and excitement in the air.

Unveiling the Groom's Reflections: Capturing the Anticipation and Excitement in an Enchanted Room

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A groom at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA, laughing heartily while his groomsmen share jokes in the background

Captivating Moments in Time: Documentary Wedding Photo Reveals Groom's Infectious Laughter Amidst Joyful Groomsmen Banter at Prestigious Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA

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In this wedding photo, taken at The Oaks at Plum Creek in Castle Rock, CO, the groom and his groomsmen are captured separately and lit with a soft light. Through post-processing, they are artfully composited together to create a stunning image.

The Illuminated Ensemble: Groom and Groomsmen Gracefully United in Castle Rock, CO

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The bride gracefully makes her way down the aisle at Hammond Castle in Gloucester, MA, while the groom, visibly moved, stands alongside his groomsmen, captured in a heartfelt moment of love and emotion

Capturing Moments of Love and Emotion: A Wedding Documentary Journey

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In this wedding photo taken at the Parrocchia di San Tommaso in Bondeno, Mantua, Italy, the groom's witnesses proudly display their boutonnieres in great light.

Proud Boutonnieres Gleam in Picture-Perfect Italian Wedding Snapshot

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A groomsman multitasks by ironing his tie while wearing it, during the groom's morning preparations at Barberstown Castle

Groomsmen's Iron Will: Multitasking Groomsman Tackles Tie and Prepares

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A group of friends cheerfully and energetically support the groom, providing him with strength and encouragement on his wedding day in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Unstoppable Brotherhood: Friends' heartfelt support fuels groom's Auvergne wedding

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Four playful groomsmen loom over the groom on a hotel lawn in Delhi, India, as the groom pleads with them not to tear his clothes during this lively documentary wedding moment

Unforgettable Moments: Lively Delhi Wedding Documentary Captures Playful Groomsmen's Mischief

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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 group of groomsmen getting ready for a wedding at Norwood Park in Nottinghamshire, UK

Behind The Veil: Candid Moments of Groomsmen Prepping for Nuptials

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At the Richfield Historical Society in Richfield, Wisconsin, the groomsmen and best woman joyfully hoist the groom in the air, captured from below

Groom Soars with Joy as Groomsmen and Leading Lady Elevate Him at Richfield Historical Society

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A group of groomsmen standing together, smiling and enjoying cigars at Lillibrooke Manor, during a wedding

Groomsmen's Fellowship: Cherished Moments Captured at Lillibrooke Manor Wedding

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Group portrait of the groom and groomsmen at Clos Vougeot captures their bold, urban vibe with creative lighting techniques

Clos Vougeot: Group portrait captures groom and groomsmen's bold, urban vibe with creative lighting techniques

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A wedding in Nanning is captured in this creative image, showcasing an artistic portrait of the groom and groomsmen

Nanning Wedding: Artistic Portrait of Groom and Groomsmen in Creative Image

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A bride and groom, accompanied by groomsmen, pose for a portrait at Jaimahal Palace in Jaipur, India after completing the haldi ceremony on their wedding day

Jaipur, India: Bride and Groom Pose for Portrait at Jaimahal Palace after Haldi Ceremony

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During wedding preparations at Domaine de Vacheresses in Perche, France, a groomsman tries to tie his necktie in front of a small mirror in this WPJA Honor Award-winning photograph taken by a documentary wedding photographer.

Reflections of Elegance: Tying the Knot at Domaine de Vacheresses

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An image of the groom getting ready for his wedding with his bestmen, putting on his cufflinks and shirt buttons and using an electric razor, was created at Domaine de Mauvoisin, France

A photo of the groom getting ready with his groomsmen was taken at Domaine de Mauvoisin, France

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At the Groton Inn in Groton, Massachusetts, the groomsmen spent time together in a hotel room before the wedding ceremony

The groomsmen enjoyed pre-wedding togetherness at Groton Inn, Groton, MA

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The bride's home was filled with joy as the Shanghai groom and his groomsmen played a wedding game

Joy filled the bride's home as the wedding game was enjoyed by the Shanghai groom and his groomsmen

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