Wedding Photos of Wedding day portrait

The following “Wedding day portrait” 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 portrait” 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.

An Award-Winning Artistic Wedding Day Portrait captures the stunning beauty of a Pittsburgh PA wedding couple, with the ethereal ambiance of smokey sun rays shining through a window.

Pittsburgh's Ethereal Sunlit Splendor: Award-Winning Artistic Wedding Day Portrait

Awarded for its modern, and contemporary approach, this artistic wedding day image captures the couple in a romantic scene at a Parisian cafe, with a slow shutter speed freeze-framing their kiss in time.

Parisian Cafe Kiss: A Timeless Moment of Contemporary Romanticism

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An enchanting bride, adorned with an ice queen crown and veil, poses for an artistic black and white portrait at The Estate at River Run in Maidens, VA.

Maidens, VA: Enchanting Bride Crowned with Ice Queen Veil Poses

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In this award-winning wedding day portrait, the joyous bride and groom stand facing each other amidst rows of grape vines at a romantic reception venue in France. The photo is captured in black and white.

French vineyard embrace: A timeless celebration of love and happiness

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Award-winning wedding day portrait taken at the iconic Rocky Steps in Philadelphia, PA. The bride and groom stand beautifully lit against the dusk sky, in a stunning and artistic photograph.

Dusk Delight: Iconic Rocky Steps capture award-winning wedding portrait

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An award-winning wedding day portrait captured by a professional photographer at The Terrace at Cedar Hill. The image showcases the bride's captivating eyes as she gazes through her elegant white veil.

Captivating Eyes: A Breathtaking Moment at The Terrace at Cedar Hill

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A serene and timeless black and white portrait captures the essence of love in bloom, as a lovely couple stands framed by trees at Podere Val d'Orcia, Sarteano, Siena.

SERENE AND TIMELESS BLACK AND WHITE WEDDING PORTRAIT CAPTURES ESSENCE OF LOVE AT PODERE VAL D'ORCIA

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In this stunning photograph captured at the City Pavilion in London, United Kingdom, the groom is beautifully framed between the entrance doors, creating a dramatic and symmetrical shot. The low camera angle adds a touch of artistry.

LONDON WEDDING: Majestic Groom Conjures Symmetrical Wedding Day Portrait

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At Au domicile des mariés, a small boy proudly displays his father's wedding ring, adding a charming touch to this artistic wedding day portrait

Artistic Wedding Day Portrait at Au Domicile Des Mariés, Featuring a Proud Boy and Father's Ring

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A Varennes wedding photographer captured the romance of the newlyweds exchanging a kiss, surrounded by their elated guests

Chateau de Saint-Senoch, France picture of the bride and groom during a photoshoot with their wedding guest at the reception behind them

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A Chevreuse wedding photographer captured an intimate scene of a bride and groom embracing in the great outdoors

BW artistic wedding photo from Chateau de Méridon of Bride and groom during photoshoot on wedding day

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A Tuscany wedding photographer captured a stunning portrait session on a grassy lawn in the countryside, providing a beautiful texture to the couple's special day

Fantastic texture during couple portrait session at Badia a Coltibuono wedding venue in Tuscany

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At sunset, a Estes Park wedding photographer captured a stunning image of the bride and groom, alone together, surrounded by majestic mountains and billowing clouds

CO photography of the couple sharing a minute together alone on their wedding day during sunset surrounded by mountains and clouds in Estes Park

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Millcroft Inn and Spa Canada photographer Frances Morency bridge Canada wedding day portrait

China wedding planning photography from a Wedding Day Portrait session with the bride and a flower

China photography from a Wedding Day Portrait session with the bride and a flower

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Top wedding venue photography from the Lunar Hotel in Goreme, Nevsehir, Turkey during a snowy day couple session on the wedding day

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World's most innovative and best wedding day portraits of the couple silhouetted outdoor at Chicago Theatre

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View this picturesque Budy Michałowskie wedding day portrait of the Couple under the apple tree, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Poland from the WPJA

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View this picturesque Telluride wedding pic, Backlit by the golden sunset, the couple share a quiet pose for one last portrait on their wedding day, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Colorado from the WPJA

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Lake Tahoe, Neveda creative wedding day portrait of the Bride and Groom at Lake under bluebird sky

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Tent Ridge, Kananaskis, AB, Canada creative wedding day portrait of a beautiful Bride and Groom on the top of the mountain

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Quinta das Riscas II, Montijo, Portugal creative wedding day portrait of the Couple feeling the rest of the end of the sunset

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Chicago, Illinois creative wedding day portrait silhouetted against skyline with a draw bridge

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Aalen creative wedding day portrait of the bride and groom in a field of Sunflowers

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Strasbourg artistic wedding portrait of a couple in a dark tunnel

A romantic wedding portrait of a bride and groom twirling in silhouette in a dark tunnel

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creative wedding day portrait of the groom getting ready in good light with a mirror

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Villa Necchi alla Portalupa, Gambolò, Pavia fine art wedding portrait image of the bride at the window checking the weather before leaving her room

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