Wedding Photos of Outside

The following “Outside” 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 “Outside” 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 Château des Varennes, a skilled wedding photographer captured a close-up shot of the bride and groom's intertwined hands, reminiscent of Michelangelo's iconic painting of God and Man.

Intertwined Eternity: A Renaissance-Inspired Wedding Portrait at Château des Varennes

Capturing love's tender embrace, this award-winning photograph showcases a bride and groom at the picturesque Domaine de Conseillant. Against a backdrop of a stone block wall, their silhouettes softly touch noses.

Domaine de Conseillant - Love's Embrace: A Photographic Masterpiece at Sunset

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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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Award-winning portrait capturing the modern and stylish essence of a wedding couple at Domaine de la Grand Maison. The groom embraces his bride under a picturesque tree where they exchanged vows just moments ago.

Modern and Stylish Wedding Bliss at Domaine de la Grand Maison

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In the romantic setting of Villa Bonomo in Trieste, Italy, the bride holds her bouquet as she embraces her groom in the gentle sunlight.

Villa Bonomo: A Breathtaking Embrace Captured in Trieste's Sunlight

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An award-winning artistic wedding day portrait captured at Villa Bonomo, Trieste, Italy. The image showcases the bride and groom, in a loving embrace, gazing at each other with the setting sun casting a beautiful glow.

Golden Embrace: A Romantic Wedding Moment at Villa Bonomo, Trieste

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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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In the lush Garden of Viterbo, amidst palm tree branches, the groom lovingly embraces the bride, sharing a joyful smile.

Passionate Love Blossoms in the Tropical Oasis of Viterbo's Enchanting Gardens

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In the charming vineyards of San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, a glorious wedding session unfolds with a passionate kiss between the bride and groom, an exquisite tilt in their embrace.

Passionate Embrace: A Captivating Wedding Day Portrait in San Floriano del Collio

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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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An intimate pose captured in the majestic Swiss Alps, as the groom affectionately kisses the bride's cheek while she adorns a radiant smile, with a stunning view serving as a picturesque backdrop.

Majestic Romance in the Swiss Alps: A Radiant Kiss Captured

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Wedded bliss captured at Domaine de la Chopiniere, Indre-et-Loire - a sunset masterpiece. The bride and groom bask in the golden hour glow, their love radiating through an expertly captured tender embrace.

Golden Hour Love: A Sunset Masterpiece at Domaine de la Chopiniere

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Iconic Love: A Captivating Milwaukee Urban Couple Portrait that Defines Forever

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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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The award-winning wedding photographer captures a special scene at Domaine de Réputé in Sainte Cécile, France. The image shows the bride, groom, and their children wearing vintage-style shoes that perfectly complement the venue's charm.

Charming Vintage Style: A Family Wedding Portrait at Domaine de Réputé

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An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up image of the bride's bleeding feet, as the groom lovingly helps her buckle her white wedding shoe on the vibrant green grass in Edmonton, Canada.

Soothing Love: Bride's Bleeding Feet, Edmonton's Grass Represents Resilience

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Bride and groom share a heartfelt embrace atop Tent Ridge in Kananaskis, Canada. Against a stunning orange sunset, their love creates a romantic portrait to treasure forever.

Tent Ridge Embrace: Love's Portrait Amidst a Fiery Sunset

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In Washington, DC at The Morrow Hotel, a wedding portrait session reveals the groom whimsically directing himself forward, while the bride gleefully partakes in his humor.

Whimsical Groom Directs Himself Forward as Bride Joyfully Enjoys it

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In Rhone, France, at the Cour Dorée Event Venue, a wedding photo captures a couple in a sunflower field, with the groom hugging and kissing the bride from behind.

Golden Romance: A Captivating Rhone Wedding Photo in a Sunflower Field

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Creative wedding day portrait captured at a reception venue in Toulouse, France. The bride and groom tenderly embrace as the sun sets behind them, evoking a truly romantic atmosphere.

Romantic Toulouse: A Sunlit Embrace Captured on Wedding Day

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Stylish bride, groom, and their dog pose at the Bosphorus Palace in İstanbul. The photo captures them on a roadway with lush tropical plants in the background.

Bosphorus Beauty: A Tropical Love Story Unfolds Amidst Lush Splendor

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A talented wedding photographer captured a beautiful portrait of a bride and groom at Campo San Bortolo in Venice, Italy. The image showcases the romantic atmosphere as the couple stands still while passersby blur in the background.

A Venetian Promise: Merging Souls in Campo San Bortolo's Serenity

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A creative wedding photographer captures a romantic pose as a groom gazes lovingly at his new wife, with her reflection beautifully captured in his sunglasses. This black and white portrait was taken at the charming Barn at Raccoon Creek venue.

Reflection of Love: A Breathtaking Moment at Barn Raccoon Creek

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In a wedding photo, captured at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey. The bride sits on a bench in the foreground, while the groom lays on his back on another bench in the background.

Wedding Spectacle: Love Portrait Amidst Istanbul's Historic Splendor

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In this award-winning wedding photo, taken in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, the groom gracefully supports his bride's dress train as they walk together. The romantic scene is enhanced by the burst of sunlight at the top.

Sultanahmet Serenade: Love Awakens in Sunlit Istanbul's Heartbeat Square

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In the rocky landscapes of Cappadocia, Turkey, a wedding photographer captured a beautiful scene. The bride and groom share a tender embrace under the warm desert sun, with a backdrop of a stunning blue sky dotted with hot air balloons.

Desert Sun Embrace: A Stunning Wedding Snapshot in Cappadocia

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In Cappadocia, Turkey, this award-winning wedding portrait showcases a bride and groom embraced under a veil, with the desert sun illuminating their love. Hot air balloons dot the blue sky, creating a romantic backdrop.

Cappadocian Dream: Sunlit Love Embraces under Veiled Desert Sky

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Surrounded by the rustic charm of a barn in Steamboat Springs, CO, the bride and groom share a romantic lit embrace, captured by an award-winning wedding photographer.

Steamboat Springs Barn Wedding: A Rustic Lit Embrace Under Love's Gaze

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The bride and groom pose for a romantic portrait in front of the Teatro Adolfo Mejía in Cartagena, Colombia, capturing the charm of the city on their special day.

Cartagena Charm: A Romantic Portrait at Teatro Adolfo Mejía

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