Wedding Photos of Wedding

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.

Bride and groom showing gratitude to parents and elders at a wedding at Valley Presbyterian Church, Portola Valley, CA. Tradition and respect are evident in the photograph.

Grateful Newlyweds Honor Parents and Elders at Traditional Valley Presbyterian Church Wedding

Wedding photo taken at Villa di Bagno in Porto Mantovano, Mantova, capturing a black and white image from a low angle during the rice throwing ceremony.

Elegant Rice Toss: Black and White Wedding Moment at Villa di Bagno Mantova

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Photograph capturing a joyful moment at a wedding in Torbole Casaglia (Bs). Children playing on colorful bouncy house inflatables in the farmhouse garden.

Cheerful Kids Bounce in Farmhouse Garden: Joyful Wedding Moment in Torbole Casaglia

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Bride and groom share a romantic moment with pizza at a beautiful Lake District wedding venue in Cartmel, UK.

Pizza Love: Bride and Groom's Romantic Lake District Wedding in Cartmel, UK Venue

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Wedding photo at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield, UK captures emotional moment as bride wipes tear during groom's speech. A deep photo with layers.

Bride Wipes Tear During Groom's Speech at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield

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Photograph taken at a wedding in Voiron city, France. Groom's father thrown into the air by surprise.

Groom's Father Launched into the Air at Voiron City Wedding Celebration

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Wedding photo taken at The Secret Tower in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The groom and his young son are captured pulling funny faces in this moment captured by a photographer.

Father and Son's Silly Moment at Newcastle's Secret Tower Wedding Delights Photographers

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A photographer captured a beautiful image at The Secret Tower in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The bride is seen holding her bouquet inside the tower in this wedding photo.

Stunning Wedding Moment: Bride Glows at The Secret Tower in Newcastle, UK

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Photographer captures a wedding couple holding smoke grenades surrounded by their family at Horton Grange in Northumberland, UK.

Enchanting Moment: Wedding Couple Embraced by Smoke Grenades at Horton Grange, Northumberland, UK

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Wedding photo taken at Château de Labastide Beauvoir showcasing the bride and groom entering with sparkler sticks, set against a beautifully lit dusk sky.

Bride and Groom Shine Bright: A Magical Entrance at Château de Labastide Beauvoir

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Wedding photo captured in Canéjan, Gironde, France, where the groom breaks a pignata over his friend's head. Unique moment captured at an outdoor wedding event.

French Outdoor Wedding Surprise: Groom Smashes Pignata Over Friend's Head in Canéjan, Gironde Celebration

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Photographer captures a romantic wedding portrait in Mont-Dore, Puy-de-Dôme, France. The image showcases a beautiful scene during a wedding session in the forest.

Enchanting Wedding Portrait: Mont-Dore's Forest Wedding Perfection Caught on Camera in France

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Vienne father of the bride escorting his daughter in a Joëlette for the civil ceremony.

Vienne Father and Daughter's Heartwarming Joëlette Walk Down the Aisle for Civil Ceremony

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A touching moment captured at Maison des mariés, showing the bride's daughter stepping in to help with the groom's jacket buttoning before the wedding.

Bride's Daughter Saves the Day at Maison des Mariés Wedding with Groom's Button Mishap

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Wedding photo captured at a venue in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, where the bride and her niece realize they unknowingly matched their nail polish.

Bride and Niece in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Matching Nail Polish a Serendipitous Wedding Moment!

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The moments leading up to the wedding, from the bride's preparation to the ceremony, at Belle Signature - Casa de Beleza - Porto Alegre - Brasil, in this stunning wedding photo.

Bride's Preparation to Ceremony: Stunning Wedding Photo at Belle Signature - Casa de Beleza - Porto Alegre

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A heartwarming moment captured in Sofia, Bulgaria, as the newlyweds assist their grandmothers in moving to the church, one of whom uses a walker.

Sofia's Sweet Scene: Newlyweds Help Grandmas to Church with Walker in Touching Moment

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A beautiful moment of a bride bravely walking down the aisle during a stormy day, with loved ones sheltering her under umbrellas at a private residence wedding in Nantucket, MA.

Brave Bride Walks Down Aisle in Storm: Nantucket Wedding at Private Residence in MA

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A touching moment captured at a wedding at Madison Beach Hotel, CT, where the bride and family comfort the emotional ring bearer during the mother-son dance.

Emotional Ring Bearer Comforted by Bride and Family at Madison Beach Hotel Wedding

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The Bride toasting with a glass of champagne at Villa Necchi Campiglio in Milan, Italy, a unique and special moment from the wedding day.

Bride raises glass in stunning Milan villa - A toast to unforgettable wedding day!

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A beautiful moment captured outside Rosate Church near Milan, Italy, as the emotional bride's grandmother embraces her with tears in her eyes after the wedding ceremony

Emotional Grandmother Embraces Bride at Rosate Church in Milan, Italy

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A beautiful bride, surrounded by friends, is putting on the finishing touches to her attire at Domaine Etxezahar in Bardos, France. The palpable emotion in the air is captured in this stunning wedding day image.

Bardos Bride and Friends at Domaine Etxezahar, France, Embracing the Wedding Day Emotion

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Excitement fills the moment as two young boys in smart bow ties and formal wear gaze eagerly at a decadent wedding cake at the Hilton Hotel Istanbul.

Boys in Bow Ties Admiring Decadent Cake at Hilton Hotel Istanbul Wedding Celebration

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Emotional moment captured during a wedding in Germany as the groom is encircled by his friends, sharing a heartfelt song together.

Groom Surrounded By Friends Singing in Germany: Touching Wedding Moment Captured on Film

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In a playful moment at Domaine de Koukano, a humorous ribbon game unfolds on the green grass of the reception venue during the wedding day capture.

Playful Ribbon Game Unfolds at Domaine de Koukano: Wedding Day Fun on the Green Grass

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A captivating black and white detail on a wedding day at Villa Contarini Giovanelli Venier - Padua, Italy, featuring a bride elegantly ascending a staircase in a dreamy backlight, accentuating the intricate details of her dress.

Enchanting Bridal Staircase at Villa Contarini Giovanelli Venier - Padua, Italy: A Timeless Moment

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A candid black and white shot from a wedding celebration at Newport Marriott Hotel captures joyous guests, immersed in the music, dancing energetically to a classic tune on the luxurious ballroom floor in Newport, RI.

Energetic Guests Dance Joyously to Classic Tune at Newport Marriott Wedding in Luxurious Ballroom

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A groom enjoys a casual moment with friends at the Castle of Thiene in Vicenza, Italy, playing billiards during the wedding reception.

Groom's Billiards Break: Fun Time with Friends at Castle of Thiene, Vicenza, Italy Wedding Reception

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A candid moment captured during a wedding at Blue Hill Farm in Waterford, VA, with a lone guest framed in the empty space of a hanging seating chart, adding a touch of intrigue to the image.

A Glimpse of Solitude: Wedding Guest at Blue Hill Farm in Waterford, VA

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In a touching moment captured at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Washington, D.C, the emotional groom is supported by the priest and best man during the bride's processional, creating a powerful scene in this BW wedding image.

Emotional Groom Supported by Priest and Best Man in BW Wedding Image in D.C. Church

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