Wedding Photos of Weddings

The following “Weddings” 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 “Weddings” 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 stylish wedding guest in a bright yellow hat nibbles on a canapé while seated at Achnagairn Castle in Kirkhill, Inverness, Scotland.

Yellow-Hat Guest Steals the Scene at Achnagairn Castle Nuptials!

Grandfather of the bride patiently checks his watch at the Club De Golf Metropolitain ceremony in Anjou, Quebec, eagerly awaiting the start of the wedding.

Patriarch's Countdown: Grandfather Times the Big Moment at Quebec Wedding Ceremony in Anjou

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A black and white image captures a bride in Entre-deux-Guiers, Isère, getting ready for the city hall ceremony with a cigarette in her mouth and a Coke bottle in hand.

THE BRIDE'S LAST MINUTE FIXES: CIGARETTE IN MOUTH, COKE IN HAND BEFORE 'I DO'

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Newly married Bride and Groom at Hazel Gap Barn in Nottinghamshire, surrounded by joyous guests throwing confetti as they walk back down the aisle.

Joy-Filled Exit: Newlyweds at Hazel Gap Barn, Nottinghamshire, Celebrated by Confetti-Wielding Guests

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Silhouette of a woman blowing bubbles under strings of lights during a wedding dinner reportage in Tuscany, captured against a stunning sunset backdrop.

WOMAN'S SILHOUETTE BLOWS BUBBLES AMID TUSCAN WEDDING DINNER AND SUNSET

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Bride's silhouette in a beautiful flowing veil as she gets ready at The Sanya Edition Hotel in Sanya, Hainan, China, captured near a window.

Veiled Elegance: A Bride's Morning at The Sanya Edition

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Groom, surrounded by his best men, walks towards the ceremony venue at Castelvecchio in Sagrado, Gorizia, Italy, creating a timeless and elegant image of unity and friendship.

The Groom and His Best Men: A Sagrado Timeless Walk to Unity

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California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen having a blast in the 'photo booth', spicing up the celebration with party hats and fun photo props

California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen Go Wild in the Photo Booth

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At Bourgogne, a little girl pushes her grandfather's wheelchair as they leave the town hall

Bourgogne Blossoms: A Grandfather's Journey

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At Domaine de Montireau, the newlyweds are making their exit under a shower of bubbles

Montireau Magic: Bubble-Filled Farewell at Domaine de Montireau

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At Domaine de Montireau, the bride surprises her husband with a dance during their evening reception

Enchanting Moments: An Unexpected Dance at Domaine de Montireau

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At Domaine de Montireau, the newlyweds share their first look during their wedding

Unveiling Emotions: Capturing Love at Domaine de Montireau

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Bridesmaids having a blast, dancing under colorful DJ lights by a charming stone wall at Hunstmill Farm in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire's Wedding Rhythm: Bridesmaids Unleashed at Hunstmill Farm

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The wedding photographer, who focuses on capturing moments in France, won an award for this photo taken at Église de Moëlan-sur-Mer. The picture shows the newlyweds sharing a sweet kiss on the church steps, capturing a moment before a storm.

Post-Ceremony Storm Kiss: Award-Winning Wedding Photo at Église de Moëlan-sur-Mer in France

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Award-winning wedding photographer captures a stunning bridal portrait at The Fennes in Essex, UK. Utilizing natural window light, the artist expertly positions the bride, creating a captivating play of shadows and highlights that highlights her face.

Bridal Beauty: Illuminating Shadows and Highlights at The Fennes, Essex

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Black and white portrait by the pool at Domaine de la Trinité in Mauguio, Herault. The couple's hands are interlaced, with their reflection visible in the water beneath them.

A STYLE AFFAIR: Wedding Unites Souls, Reflects Eternity in Serene Poolside Portraiture

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A couple embraces in a warm, golden-hued setting at Les Hauts de la Frégate, Lot-et-Garonne, for an enchanting shot in perfect harmony with the setting sun.

GLISTENING ROMANCE: WEDDING PORTRAIT UNVEILS GOLDEN-HUED EMBRACE BY SETTING SUN

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

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In a serene location at Lake Louise, Canada, a couple stands close together, their gazes directed in opposite directions, creating a captivating portrait that captures their individuality amidst their union.

Lakeside Eternity: Elegant Wedding Photo Unveils Couple's Individuality in Serene Canadian Setting

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At Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork, Ireland, a page boy proudly held a bouquet aloft for the guests attending the wedding

A page boy held a bouquet aloft at Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork, Ireland

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A beautiful bride in a white gown gracefully slips on her elegant wedding shoes, ready to embark on a journey of love in Saint-André-lez-Lille, Nord, France

The Enchanting Footsteps of Love: A Bride's Journey in Saint-André-lez-Lille

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Singapore real moment wedding image of a couple enjoying a brief intimate moment in the car on the way to their wedding banquet

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Arezzo, Tuscany creative detail image showing the age of Weddings and Covid

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Tapestry House (Laporte, CO) Bride and groom staircase portrait | Wedding day photography at a Colorado Venue

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Children at Weddings

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Wedding Photographer: Golden hour portrait of the bride and groom at sunset

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Grand Est Wedding Ceremony Picture | Kids at weddings - Silent

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San Nicolo' Church - Padua Wedding Photography - Picture showing the Emotions between parents and the bride

Wedding Picture showing the Emotions between parents and the bride

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