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The Wedding Photojournalist Association awards the world’s best wedding photography. View some winning images from our North America wedding photographers in the gallery below! Click any photograph to enlarge.

Wedding picture of a bride and groom walking down a dark path towards the camera in San Diego, California
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Brett Butterstein
A Los Angeles, California wedding photograph of the groom sitting in a chair resting his head on a shirtless heavier-set man
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Annie Bang
A Lake Tahoe, California wedding photo of a man in a grey tuxedo reading a note card
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Kevin Sawyer
A San Francisco, California wedding photograph of two little girls in pink dresses walking down the aisle while the girl on the left is putting her hand on the other's shoulder
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Joyce Perlman
Black and white photo of a boy hugging a man under the reception tent by a Denver, CO wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Carl Bower
Photo of the groom shooting the garter off his finger as another man leaps in the air on the dance floor by a Baltimore, MD wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Kenneth Clapp
Photo of several men shotgunning beer by an Outer Banks, NC wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Neil Thurston
Photo of the groom feeding the bride a piece of cake by a New Jersey wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Michelle Arlotta
Detail photo of the bride's dress stuffed with money by a New Jersey wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Michelle Arlotta
Black and white photo of the bride and groom exiting as they hold hands, taken from behind by a San Antonio, TX wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Philip Thomas
The groom carries the bride to a car in this photo by an Arizona wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Rebekah Sampson
Chefs prepare food on a large charcoal grill in this photo by a Santa Barbara wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Stephanie Secrest
The bride and groom laugh and dance as a man playing the guitar jumps in the air on stage behind them in this photo by a Washington, D.C. wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Ken Pak
The bride does her makeup in the bathroom visible in the mirror through a crack in the bathroom door in this photo by a San Diego, CA wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Shaun Baker
Women help the bride get ready as she sits in a chair in this photo by a San Diego, CA wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Shaun Baker
The bride's face is visible in the reflection of the cake server as the groom licks the server clean in this photo by a Washington, D.C. wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Ken Pak
A woman does the bride's makeup as the two are reflected in a mirror in this photo by a Washington, D.C. wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Ken Pak
The bride picks up the groom as guests wave sparklers in this photo by a Washington, D.C. wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Ken Pak
Four men are reflected in a pane of glass against a blue sky in this photo by a Washington, D.C. wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Ken Pak
The groom picks up the bride and gives a thumbs up as he walks through guests holding sparklers in this photo by a Washington, D.C. wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Ken Pak
The bride grabs the grooms behind as they dance in this photo by a New Jersey wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Danette Pascarella
The bride and groom stand in a square as a group of people wearing traditional clothing walk on stilts behind them in this photo by a Oaxaca, Mexico wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Nikhol Esteras
A woman finishes her drink as a little boy sits on her lap in this photo by a San Diego, CA wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Shaun Baker
The bride sits with one leg crossed over the other as a woman helps her get ready in this photo by a San Diego, CA wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Shaun Baker
The groom eats a large piece of cake in one bite in this photo by a San Diego, CA wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Shaun Baker
The groom kisses the bride on the cheek as he holds a piece of cake in his hand in this photo by a New Jersey wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Danette Pascarella
The groom jokingly points a knife at the bride as they prepare to cut the cake in this photo by a New Jersey wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Danette Pascarella
The bride and groom kiss as they exit the outdoor ceremony with mountains in the background in this photo by a Burlington, VT wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Jacob Hannah
A woman exclaims excitedly at the wedding, surrounded by other guests in this photo by a Burlington, VT wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Jacob Hannah
The bride plays a saxophone as she kneels down on the floor in this black and white photo by a Tunbridge, VT wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Sarah Priestap
A man and woman hug the bride between them in this photo by a Key West, FL wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Julie Ambos
Three children, including the ring bearer and flower girl, play with the sand on the beach during the ceremony as they stand by the bridesmaids in this photo by a Key West, FL wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Julie Ambos
A woman helps the bride with her dress as another stands holding a beer in this photo by a Key West, FL wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Julie Ambos
A woman picks up and holds a dog during the reception as another goes to pet it in this photo by a Missoula, MT wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
David Clumpner
Detail photo of the bride walking down a narrow, stone street as she holds her dress up. Taken by a Manhattan, NY wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Casey Fatchett
A girl makes faces in a mirror as two bridesmaids get ready for the ceremony in this photo by a Maine wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Kate Crabtree
A woman kisses the bride's shoulder as another helps her with her hair in this black and white photo by a Maine wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Kate Crabtree
A man and woman can't stop laughing in this black and white photo by a Maine wedding photographer.
2017 Tri3 Photography Competition
Kate Crabtree
Key West Florida wedding photographer captured guests fanning at a hot reception dinner party.
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Julie Ambos
Houston Texas wedding photographer was shooting at night when the guests released lit lanterns into the dark sky.
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Morgan Lynn Razi
Santa Barbara wedding photographer captured the brides surprise as the groom dipped her during their first dance
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Stephanie Secrest
Burlington wedding photographer captured this image of the bride dancing in a dark room while being lit up by blue, green, and red lights
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Jacob Hannah
Burlington wedding photographer captured this detail shot of the groom holding the flower girl while she warms her bare feet by a fire
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Jacob Hannah
This photograph of a flower girl standing on a stump while enjoying a bonfire at night was captured by a Burlington wedding photographer
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Jacob Hannah
Burlington wedding photographer captured this bride and her uniform clad father saluting before the ceremony
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Jacob Hannah
Burlington wedding photographer captured this image of sparks flying while wedding guests warm themselves by the fire
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Jacob Hannah
Brooklyn wedding photographer captured this photo of a fire performer handing out marshmallows for the wedding guests to roast on a flame coming from his hat
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Inbal Sivan
Brooklyn wedding photographer captured this image of the bride looking at her groom in surprise as he dips her during their first dance
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Inbal Sivan
Tunbridge wedding photographer captured this photo of wedding guests dancing hand in hand while a three piece band plays on a stage behind them
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Sarah Priestap
Tunbridge wedding photographer captured the silhouettes of the wedding guests as they stand in front of a wall of windows showcasing the purple dusk sky outside
2017 Tri2 Photography Competition
Sarah Priestap

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