Wedding Photos of Wedding day memories

The following “Wedding day memories” 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 day memories” 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 Sarrebourg, France, the groom shares a drink with his witnesses in a candid behind-the-scenes photo captured at the wedding venue, showcasing a moment of camaraderie and celebration.

Groom Raises Glass: Sarrebourg Snapshot of Camaraderie and Celebration at Stunning French Wedding Venue

A groom at Innesto Wedding & Events in Asten, NL, awkwardly retrieves a ring from the box, adding a cute moment to the wedding day memories.

Groom's Awkward Ring Retrieval at Innesto Wedding & Events in Asten

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An award-winning wedding day photographer captured a close-up shot in Poitiers, France, showcasing a flower on the groom's lapel, beautifully illuminated by a spot of sunlight.

Soleil-Filled Poitiers: A Radiant Lapel Blossom in Wedding's Close-Up

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In Samui, Thailand, a bride elegantly poses on a balcony, just after getting ready for her big day. A woman inside the doorway captures this on her smart phone, for her own beautiful and artistic wedding day portrait.

Serene Splendor: A Captured Moment of Wedding Day Elegance in Samui

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This wedding image captures the fleeting moments shared between the couple during a flower-filled ceremony at the altar in Bangalore

The couple shared a romantic ceremony at Bangalore Altar surrounded by flowers

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St. Nedelya Church, Sofia bride and groom posing during a portrait session next to the church during the blue hour

The bride and groom posed for a portrait next to the church during the blue hour, standing side by side

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Aguilas - Spain at The Grooms House artistic photo of the groom Groom before wedding ceremony

An artistic photo of the groom before the wedding ceremony captures his reflection in a mirror, with blue tones, as he is getting ready

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Colorado artistic wedding photo of the couple stopped at the lake before joining their guests at their reception

A picture of the bride and groom standing beside a lake, the bride's dress being kissed by the wind, was taken at their wedding as a beautiful keepsake

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Villa Garavaglia, Cortona wedding couple posing for a portrait causing night reflections as the couple are reflected on the pool with the lights on the villa behind

A portrait of the wedding couple is reflected on the pool with the lights of the villa behind them as they pose

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The couple gazed into each other's eyes, surrounded by the smoky haze at La Colombaia, as they celebrated their wedding day

The couple celebrated their wedding day, their eyes sparkling with love in the smoky haze

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A black and white portrait of a smiling bride taken on her wedding day at Mayfair Resort Goa

A skilled photographer captured a black and white portrait of a smiling bride at Mayfair Resort Goa on her wedding day

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Wedding reception picture of dad giving speech

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Wedding photograph of flower girl sleeping during reception | Wedding day moments captured in San Francisco, Ca

Wedding photograph of flower girl sleeping during reception in San Francisco, Ca

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A romantic wedding image in an outdoor boat ride for two show the bride truly adores her groom in La Spezia.

The couple's unique Gondola ride showcases the bride's adoration for her groom

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