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.

A modern love story unfolds amidst the breathtaking landscape of Seattle, Washington. Adorned in stunning Indian attire, the bride and groom share a tender embrace with touching heads, capturing their love on their wedding day.

Seattle Love: A Modern Indian Wedding Embracing Eternal Love's Embrace.

In Lyon, Rhône, at the reception venue, a wedding takes place despite the rain. The couple stays cozy indoors for a warm portrait, captured through a window covered in raindrops.

Portrait of Love: A Rain-Kissed Lyon Wedding, Embraced in Window's Caress

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Downtown Pittsburgh, PA: Local woman assists bride by brushing off invasive species lanternfly from her gown as she heads to her wedding ceremony with her maids

Pittsburgh's Lanternfly Rescue: A Local Woman's Wedding Day Heroism

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Bride and groom joyfully celebrate their wedding at Felicity Church in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, leading a second line parade

New Orleans Splendor: A Joyful Celebration at Felicity Church

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Milpitas wedding photojournalist captures the bride being playfully ambushed by friends and cousins, as they apply turmeric to her face and neck in preparation for her big day

Milpitas Melodies: A Colorful Wedding Ambush

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In a dimly lit Minnesota library, the bride and groom sit closely, their faces softly lit by a book light, captivated in an intimate scene on their wedding day.

Whispered Wedding Album Pages: A Captivating Minnesota Library Affair of Love

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A professional documentary wedding photographer based in Chicago captures the joyous celebration of a bride and groom after their wedding at the Bottom Lounge. This image has been recognized with a prestigious award from WPJA.

Chicago Love on Display: Bride and Groom's Blissful Rendezvous at Bottom Lounge Wins WPJA Accolade

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At Jaipur, India: Capturing the celebratory moment of opening the champagne at the wedding cake table

Joy Unveiled: Jaipur's Wedded Bliss

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At home in Vendée, France, the bride and her best friend prepare for the wedding in the bathroom, using mirrors to complete their makeup

Bathroom Mirrors: Capturing Bridal Beauty in Vendée, France

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In this photo taken at the old vicarage in Dorset, UK, the Groom and Groomsmen enter the bouncy white room, with the groom struggling to keep his balance

Dorset Delight: Groom and Groomsmen navigate boisterous white room.

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A wedding photographer in Surrey captured this award-winning image at Richmond Rugby Club. The groom and guests are seen watching the bride give her speech, captured from behind, showing only her legs, shoes, and short dress.

RICHMOND RUGBY CLUB: Stunning Documentary Wedding Photo Reveals Bride's Speech

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Award-winning wedding photographer captures the sweet moment of embraces between the newlyweds in the garden of their Calvados, Normandy home, right after playing the bouquet game.

Sweet Embrace: A Garden Wedding Hug Moment in Calvados

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At Grand Hyatt, Goa: The bride and groom overcome challenges to enjoy their wedding to the fullest, symbolizing the start of their beautiful journey together. A heartfelt moment captured on their special day.

Grand Hyatt, Goa: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Love Together.

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Photographer captures guests at a wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia, dancing and enjoying donuts. The lively image was recognized with an award from the Wedding Photojournalist Association.

DANCING DONUT GUESTS DELIGHT AT CHARLOTTESVILLE WEDDING: WPJA Accolade-Winning Documentary Photo

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A documentary wedding photographer receives a WPJA Honor Award for this joyful image captured at Parker's Garage in LBI, NJ. The picture shows three sets of couples laughing on the dance floor at a wedding.

Dancing Smiles of Love and Laughter: Award-Winning Documentary Wedding Photo at Parker's Garage, LBI, NJ

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A romantic portrait of a newlywed couple, captured against the breathtaking backdrop of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, as the sun sets over the ocean, creating a stunning warm glow.

IRELAND WEDDING: SUNSET KISS ON CLIFFS OF MOHER IGNITES NEWLYWED'S LOVE IN GOLDEN LIGHT

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ROMANTIC WEDDING AT MALCESINE CASTLE: INTIMATE GLIMPSE OF A BRIDE'S ADORATION FOR HER GROOM

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In Frigiliana, Málaga, Spain, the bride stands in the sunlight, dressed elegantly and reaching for her sunglasses, while her groom stands in the background, silhouetted against a purple spotlight.

Unveiling Love's Brilliance: A Captivating Wedding Couple Portrait in the Spotlight of Frigiliana's Enchanting Venue

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A stylish and cool couple relaxes against a building in sunglasses, their portrait taken in the sunlight of Siena, Tuscany.

SUN-KISSED SIENA: Chic Couple Radiates Wedding Glam in Italy

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In a stunning vertical portrait against a dark backdrop, a couple at Hotel Hermitage in Lucerne is illuminated by the soft glow of lights, creating a romantic and enchanting scene.

LUMINOUS LOVE: A Wedding Unveiled at Hotel Hermitage in Lucerne

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In Yvelines, in a timeless black and white portrait, the couple raise their champagne glasses in a celebratory toast, their car's headlights illuminating the night as they share a tender kiss.

Wedding Brilliance Unveiled: Timeless Yvelines Soirée Shines in Monochrome

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The bride and groom exchange rings at The Round Chapel in Hackney, London, in a touching moment of their wedding ceremony

Wedding Ceremony in Hackney, London: The Bride and Groom's Touching Ring Exchange at The Round Chapel

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A close-up shot from the neck down shows a bridesmaid dressed in pink holding onto her bouquet at The Round Chapel in Hackney, London

Hackney, London: Close-up Shot of Bridesmaid Holding Pink Bouquet at The Round Chapel Wedding

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A wedding couple poses for a portrait at Domaine de Bouchegnies, where they can be seen sharing a kiss in front of a neon sign that reads "Crazy In Love.

Domaine de Bouchegnies: Wedding Couple Shares Kiss in Front of "Crazy In Love" Neon Sign

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Couple in wedding attire kisses in front of Château de Goudourville, with the castle gate in the foreground creating a picturesque frame for their affectionate embrace

Château de Goudourville offers a picturesque frame as a couple in wedding attire shares an affectionate kiss

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Groomsmen and the groom strike a pose for a creative wedding portrait at Ewing Manor in Bloomington, IL, with a unique mirror reflection of the sky and trees beneath them

Ewing Manor in Bloomington, IL: Unique wedding portrait captures groomsmen striking a pose with mirror reflection

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A well-illuminated portrait of the bride and groom in Bamberg

Bamberg bride and groom portrait: beautifully illuminated for a stunning wedding photo

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A creative wedding photo taken at Hambach Castle features the couple sitting on a castle wall against a backdrop of picturesque mountains

Hambach Castle Wedding Photo: Creative Shot of Couple on Castle Wall with Picturesque Mountain Backdrop

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A bride and groom dance at their wedding reception, held at a disco ball-lit dancefloor in Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy Wedding Reception: Bride and Groom Dance Under Disco Ball-Lit Dancefloor

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Wedding couple in the countryside, creatively jumping and posing for a photo, with the groom leaping with bent legs and the bride extending her leg in front

Countryside Wedding Couple Jumps and Poses Creatively for Photo with Groom and Bride Leap and Extend

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