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2022 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Gary Porter, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Mary Calvert

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2022 v04 Artistic Guild Contest. Since 2002, the WPJA has only worked with highly respected and awarded picture editors and newspaper photojournalists for the judging of our contests. Winning an AG WPJA competition award is a major accomplishment in the wedding photography industry.

At Casina di Poggio della Rota, Bassano Romano, the bride and groom are embraced and laughing, while we see their reflection on the left
Andrea Danna
The Florida sunshine bathes the bride and groom in its warm glow as they pose for outdoor portraits
Milan Lazic
The couple is framed by geometric lines in a black and white portrait, creating a stunning visual in Nanning, Guangxi
Color Song
On her wedding day in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride delightedly fed seagulls in flight as she posed for her portrait session with the groom
Ufuk Sarisen
The Bride and Groom posed for a romantic outdoor portrait at night under an umbrella in Frankfurt, Hesse, their reception venue
Niels Gerhardt
In Beijing, China, the groom on the roof is framed by the patterns of red pennant flags, creating a beautiful backdrop for the wedding image
Vincent Mu
The bride and groom embraced in a clearing near the La Favellina reception venue in Vicenza, Italy
Luca Fabbian
In this love portrait taken in San Jose, California, a couple embraces while looking out at the scenic view, surrounded by countless window frames and warm colors
Jipeng Han
The snowy Donovan Pavilion in Vail, CO, set the perfect winter backdrop for the bride and groom, with warm bokeh lights softly glowing in the foreground and background
Jesse La Plante
The couple posed for a beautiful wedding portrait in the light blue tones of the Fairmont Hotel, Washington, DC
Johnny Shryock
The couple stands atop a mountain in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA, embracing and gazing into each other's eyes in a beautiful black and white profile picture
Johnny Shryock
Bride and groom framed by the venue window, while kissing, with the other window behind them showing the valley below at the Mt Rose Ski Resort
Kevin Sawyer
At Cesenatico Da Vinci Grand Hotel, Italy, the just married bride and groom inside the wet vintage car, just before leaving to the party
Caterina Errani
The bride and groom stand close together under one umbrella, backlit in the night rain, in Stirlingshire, Scotland, creating a beautiful image for their wedding reception
Mike Cook
The married couple, appearing as an illusion in a drone photo, cheer in the air while all their friends below them, lay down on the giant wooden deck of the Laguiole reception venue in Aveyron, France
Loic Bourniquel
The couple stand indoors in front of a large window, illuminated by photographer's flash, savoring a peaceful few minutes alone before their wedding reception in San Francisco, California
Tanushree Vaidya
The Montana bride and groom enjoyed a romantic sunset portrait in a grassy field
David Clumpner
The couple sits on a white-washed wood bridge beneath the trees in an outdoor portrait at St. Anastasia, Bulgaria
Ivelina Cholakova
The couple walked hand in hand through a vibrant wildflower grove on Loveland Pass in Colorado
Justin Edmonds
Simple yet elegant portrait using the grounds of the wedding venue, framed nicely with the gardens arches at Hare Krishna Temple, Watford, England
Paresh Tailor
The romantic embrace of two newlyweds at Hampton Court House, London, was captured in a passionate image
Robin Goodlad
This Bangalore couple posed for a portrait with the groom seated and the bride standing in a beautiful, open outdoor setting
Shivali Chopra
Amid the cloudy sky of Illinois, a couple posed for a portrait at Providence Vineyard, with a large tree in the open field as their backdrop
Victoria Sprung
This warmly-toned portrait captures a silhouetted couple standing in a portico overlooking a canal in Venice, Italy
Luca Fabbian
The bride and groom ran hand-in-hand across the tracks of the Gare de Jouy en Josas electric cable car train tracks during their photoshoot
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
The groom is elegantly posed in front of a window with a grand piano providing a beautiful foreground framing
Wenjie Han
The photographer captured the beauty of a Chandigarh bride with a red translucent veil, traditional clothing, and jewelry in a stunning bridal portrait
Shivali Chopra
In the golden glow of a Kananaskis sunset, the bride and groom pose for a portrait atop a mountain in Alberta, Canada
Dorota Karpowicz
The bride and groom are smiling in the split front windshield of a VW van at Sunset Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii, illuminated by the photographer with a light
Gleb Budilovsky
The bride in France twirled her dress on the stairs of the Abbaye des prémontrées in Pont à Mousson, creating a beautiful and unique wedding day portrait
Jonathan Fortuna
This wedding portrait captures the silhouettes of the couple in a Noord Brabant ceremony location, illuminated by Star Wars-inspired laser beams
Freek Nagtzaam
The bride and groom walked hand-in-hand through a picturesque field in Perth, Western Australia, the perfect backdrop for their wedding reception
Jacob Gordon
The couple stand together against a piece of street art, the colours echoing the dress Amy chose to get married in at Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland
Jonathan Ryder
The groom supports the Broadway dancer bride as she performs atop the Walden venue in Chicago, IL
Noelle Adams
The groom and his groomsmen sit under a clear blue sky with their ties blowing in the wind, creating a memorable image on a stone wall in Chicago
Victoria Sprung
The bride's veil is kissed by the wind, adding a romantic touch to the urban skyline portrait at Chicago Riverwalk
Sarah Nader
The bride and groom tenderly touch as they sit together on a boat in the water at their reception venue in Mülheim and Dusseldorf
Harinder Chahal
The bride and groom are reflected in two wall-hung mirrors in Brescia, Lombardy, with beams providing leading lines into the frame
Lucio Zogno
The couple pose for a portrait while holding candles in front of their barn venue of Eden Hall at Chatham University, Gibsonia, PA
Erica Dietz
The bride's portrait was taken in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil, with the golden light of the setting sun illuminating her on a cliff overlooking the ocean
Eric Corbacho
This stylish bridal portrait is framed by the fancy venue drapes parting to either side in Hyderabad, India
Shivali Chopra
The bride is walking down the hallway of a Las Vegas, Nevada hotel on her way to get married in a stylish black and white Vogue-style image
Tiago Pinheiro
The couple, lovingly posing under an umbrella, with mirrored arching lines of the Castello di Zoagli in Rapallo, Genoa, as if every drop of rain is a sign of their love
Matteo Originale
The bride's beauty and elegance is highlighted in the juxtaposition of the ancient art of the castle and the modern wedding photoshoot inside Oud-Zuylen in Utrecht
Thomas Jongbloed
The groom lifted the bride in a sun-soaked sunflower field beside the road to the reception venue in Vertou, Nantes
Valentin Napoli
The bride and groom are embracing in the breathtaking sunset of the French countryside, with the bride clutching a bouquet, at a vineyard in Nouvelle-Aquitaine at their wedding reception
Isabelle Dohin
The couple hold one another, facing out over Lough Eske and the setting sun, which casts a warm light over them at Harvey's Point, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Jonathan Ryder
A shaft of soft light illuminates half of the bride in her Chandigarh bridal portrait, with a dark background for contrast
Shivali Chopra
The bride poses with a large bouquet of fall-toned flowers in the majestic mountains of Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Johnny Shryock
Amidst a sky filled with billowing clouds, the bride and groom stand at the side, looking out over Trieste, Italy
Paolo Blocar
The bride, illuminated by the soft light, is reflected in a wall-mounted mirror inside the Town Hall of Lectoure, Gers, France
Isabelle Bazin
The newlyweds at Buchs Ottenbach embraced in a romantic kiss, each holding a smoke bomb
Martin Hecht
A stunning black and white portrait of the bride and groom in a vintage convertible car outside a wedding venue in Nord
Estelle Carlier
The couple's joy was illuminated by the enchanting lights of the Mayflower's marquee in Washington DC, as they embraced
Brittany Diliberto
In Paris, Île-de-France, the bride and groom are joyfully leaping, silhouetted with and framed by leafy trees at their wedding reception venue
Pierrick Roland
The bride is radiantly framed in a cool blue hue under the venue's intricate lights in Hangzhou, China
Mango Gu
The bride and groom are lit up in a romantic night portrait in Trieste, Italy, with dazzling bokeh lights in the foreground
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
The newlyweds joyfully stroll down a path in Domaine de Baulieu, Auch, France, laughing and cherishing their special day
Sophie Stacino
Portrait at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ with the couple and the bride's reflection in an art installation
Laura Segall
The groom was joyfully celebrated and tossed into the air by his guests during his wedding cocktail at Chateau d'Allogny in Indre
Gaelle Caré
The Bride in Altamura, Italy is beaming with joy while the Groom looks away in this beautiful black and white image
Luigi Porzia
The couple are captured in a creative portrait as they descend the modern staircase of the Fairmont DC, hand in hand
Brittany Diliberto
The bride and groom are captured in a close-up portrait at their ceremony venue in Australia
Jacob Gordon
The couple had their session inside the Biarritz Pyrénées-Atlantiques reception venue's greenhouse potting area
Charline Eberhardt
The bride and groom's portrait, announcing them as newlyweds, stands out against the majestic, steep rock mountains of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Dorota Karpowicz
The couple posed for a portrait at the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas Sign in Nevada before their wedding reception, illuminated by a beautiful rim light in the night sky
Tiago Pinheiro
This couple's love is "from above" as they pose for a drone portrait in a vintage convertible car on a private farm in Royal Wooton Basset
Robin Goodlad
The couple held hands in a wheat field at Domaine d'en Pégéni, a wedding reception venue in Tarn, France
Loic Bourniquel
The couple are captured in a beautiful black and white portrait, with her veil forming a translucent canopy that encapsulates their love at Castello Abbadia Ombrone
Alessia Bruchi
The bride's gaze draws the viewer in, her warm embrace illuminated by the sun against the dark backdrop of Villa Le Piazzole in Florence, Tuscany
Marco Vegni
In Manchester, UK, the couple kiss on the grand staircase of Manchester Hall, the modern ball chandeliers provide a bokeh elements, while the railing near the lens provides a spiral frame for the couple
Andrew Heeley
The bride and groom smile together in this black and white portrait taken at their reception venue in Perugia, Umbria, with the bride resting her head on the groom's shoulder
Mirko Vegliò
The bride, standing in front of a large window in Istanbul, checks her makeup using a small mirror moments before her wedding
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
The bride stands in Turin just before her wedding ceremony, her shadow cast upon the wall along with a graphic pattern created by the window frames
Alessandro Vargiu
The bride and groom posed for a romantic portrait, embracing on a hill surrounded by tall, dry grass blowing in the wind at Bordeaux beach
Pierre Cassagne
The bride on her wedding day in Mumbai, India is captured in a portrait, her all-red attire seen through a translucent red veil
Mohamed Jameer
The Wilmington, DE bride and groom pose for a portrait bathed in the light of the sun, standing on the stairs with a low camera angle
Scott Josuweit
The couple's wedding day portrait at Briza on the Bay in Miami is dramatically framed by dark clouds in the background as they cross the road
Ufuk Sarisen
The bride in Foggia, Apulia stands amidst an urban cityscape, with a pastel-hued painting of wings as her backdrop
Pino Coduti
The newlyweds shared a kiss beneath a flowing veil in the Dordogne Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, making for a beautiful wedding photo
Jean Baptiste Duarte
The groom and groomsmen joyfully threw their hats in the air after the wedding ceremony for this fun portrait in Armação dos Búzios, Brazil
Aline Prado
The couple enjoys a vibrant embrace in the forest of Shenandoah National Park on their wedding day, illuminated by the sun's glorious rays
Johnny Shryock
The newlywed couple, captured in a black and white photograph, celebrated their joyous union in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Jean Baptiste Duarte
The couple stands hand in hand in Alberta's majestic Banff National Park, with the sun glowing the sky behind them
Dorota Karpowicz
The bride and groom happily walked together, hand-in-hand, at their wedding ceremony venue in Australia
Jacob Gordon
Couple amongst fairy lights and candles at end of reception at Les Caches Barn, Forest, Guernsey
Nick Despres
The groom twirled and danced with the bride on a winding path through the trees of Birdshill Park in Winnipeg, Canada, creating a romantic and memorable portrait
Harinder Chahal
The bride and groom pose for a romantic portrait at sunset, with Moraine Lake providing a stunning view of eternity behind them
Dorota Karpowicz
He tenderly kisses her shoulder as they make their way to the wedding in a vintage car, the love framed through the window glass in Hjo, Sweden
Juliana Wiklund
The bride and groom celebrated their wedding day in an urban setting, surrounded by vibrant colors on Holbox Island
Nikhol Esteras
Couple in Quinta de Sant'Ana, Portugal, enjoy a romantic stroll through a lush vineyard, accentuated by a beautiful sunset and flowers
Harry Richards
The bride and groom are embracing under the stars at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado, lit up from behind by the photographer
Jesse La Plante
This black and white portrait of a bride in a vintage car exudes a fashionable Vogue-style magazine look at the stunning Domaine de Raba Bordeaux
Pierre Cassagne
At the Baltimore Museum of Art, a couple laughed joyfully while seated on a small garden bench outdoors
Lauren Barkume
The Sao Paulo bride looks radiant in a stunning ensemble of soft and warm tones, from her skin to her dress and floral headpiece, set against a matching backdrop
Eric Corbacho
The couple's joy is palpable as they run up the mountain in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, with a glider soaring above them in the background
Sylvain Bouzat
Two brides embrace atop a mountain in Acadia National Park, Maine, with a stunning view of lakes stretching as far as the eye can see
Kate Crabtree
The night ended with the bride and groom sharing a kiss at Ruth Bancroft Gardens before departing with their guests on the bus
Nikhol Esteras
The bride and groom stand face-to-face, holding hands in the fields of Hof Herzberg, surrounded by trees in this black and white image
Andreas Pollok
Off camera flash to accent tesla car for couple's exit at the Carlyle House, Norcross, Georgia
Orlando Suarez
The bride and groom pose for a beautiful portrait at Pass Lake in Colorado, with the stunning reflection of the trees in the lake below them
Justin Edmonds
The couple in the lobby of the Giardini del Meisino venue in Turin lovingly gaze into each other's eyes, with a lamp between them splitting the frame
Alessandro Vargiu
The Bride stands alone in a sparsely decorated room in Zug, Switzerland, fanning out her dress for her wedding photo shoot
Mischa Baettig
The bride and groom joyfully run towards the mayor room at Place du Capitole in Toulouse, the bride looking back with a smile over her shoulder
Nicolas Issaly
The newlyweds jumped joyously in sync on the beach, creating an unforgettable wedding photo against the blue sky of Paris, Île-de-France
Pierrick Roland
The happy couple held hands and walked through the desert flats in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the sun set behind them
Tiago Pinheiro
On a foggy morning in Kananaskis, AB, Canada, the couple stands atop the world, illuminated by the warm sunlight glowing behind them as they hold hands
Dorota Karpowicz
The New Jersey bride is illuminated by the sun as she poses with her bouquet in front of a majestic water fountain
Wenjie Han
The couple stands in an embrace, her hair blowing in the wind, during their reception in the Var region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, captured in a beautiful black-and-white image
Cynthia Arena
The bride and groom stand above Moraine Lake in Alberta, Canada, with her dress gracefully held out as the orange sunrise reflects off the lake and the mountain peaks
Dorota Karpowicz
In Fort Collins, CO the bride and groom symbolically begin their journey together, reflected in the rearview mirror of a classic American car
Sean Lara
This multi-exposure, multi-colored portrait of the brides in a Minneapolis barn captures the pride and joy of the special day
Penny McCoy
The bride and groom ran hand-in-hand down an empty road in Alberta's Banff National Park
Dorota Karpowicz
Bride and groom kissing among the ruins of Abbaye de Fontaine-Guerard in Normandy
Charly Fromentin
At Cielo at Castle Pines in Castle Rock, CO, the bride and groom posed for a romantic night-time image by the outdoor fireplace
Jesse La Plante
As the gorgeous dusk light helped to softly illuminated the embracing couple, the stunning view of Rio de Janeiro from the Círculo Militar - Urca created the perfect backdrop for a creative wedding image
Bruno Montt
At sunrise in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, the couple in love poses for a portrait as the bride gracefully holds out her gown
Dorota Karpowicz
This bridal portrait, taken from a high angle and lit warmly with soft shade light, captures the beauty of the bride in Hyderabad
Shivali Chopra
The bride is putting on lipstick using a small round mirror in her DC apartment, with a framed picture of a man in his tuxedo behind her enjoying a cigarette and a drink
Anastasiia Polyakov
The groom's family and friends joyfully lift him upside down at La Ferme Européenne Des Enfants in Grandcourt, Seine-Maritime, France
Solène Lagant
The silhouetted bride and groom are illuminated by a magical bokeh light display at their wedding reception venue in Missouri
Deanna Johnson
The groom is the focus of this romantic portrait, with the bride softly illuminated in the background near the window at Sofia Hotel Balkan
Tsvetelina Deliyska
The bride and groom share a romantic kiss in the foreground, surrounded by the vast sky at Casina di Poggio della Rota, Bassano Romano
Andrea Danna
A couple lovingly embrace amidst a kaleidoscope of autumnal hues in a tree-lined lane at Schwetzingen
Andreas Pollok
The bride and groom's romantic Millennium Spa & Wellness wedding portrait in Sofia, Bulgaria captures her veil swept away by the wind as they look out over the city
Ivelina Cholakova
In Jesolo Lido, this is a loving portrait featuring the groom affectionately kissing the bride's head
Paolo Blocar
The graceful first dance of the newlyweds is framed by the sweeping drapes of the glamorous Axnoller Farm setting
Robin Goodlad
The Sofia, Bulgaria wedding celebration with a unique outdoor bridal party portrait against an urban graffiti wall
Ivelina Cholakova
The couple in silhouette portrait profile, got ready together in a hotel room for their wedding in Florence, Tuscany
Edoardo Agresti
The bride savored a minute of relaxation and drinking before her special day, captured in this beautiful portrait taken in Castellabate, Italy
Francesca Vitulano
The creative wedding photo at Abbaye des prémontrées in Pont à Mousson, France, features the bride leaning on a stair railing and the groom jumping like Super Mario, illuminated by a flash
Jonathan Fortuna
The bride and groom posed for their portraits in the streets of downtown Chicago, with tall buildings in the background and the bride's veil blowing in the wind towards the sky
Milan Lazic
The couple posed for portraits at the Moulin de la Forge in the 77 department of France with a small tree behind them displaying its vibrant fall colors
Solène Lagant
The sun casts long shadows on the grass beneath the trees, highlighting the presence of the happy couple and their dog at the majestic Walton Castle of Clevedon, North Somerset, England
Robin Goodlad
The bride and groom smile in a tight shot, their faces touching and the wind blowing her hair across his face, all in the stunning setting of Taranto, Apulia, their reception venue
Marco Colonna
The bride and groom embracing in a classic 57 Cadillac at the Spring Field Banquet Center in Fullerton, CA
Shaun Baker
A couple twirls on the docks on their wedding day at The View at Pepperrell Cove, Kittery, Maine
Kate Crabtree
The bride awaits her future husband in the lobby of a Colombo hotel, illuminated by strong shadows and light
Gaelle Caré
The couple pose together in Breckenridge, Colorado, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of blue sky, fluffy clouds, and tranquil water that mirrors the sky above
Justin Edmonds
The bride and groom share a romantic kiss in the sunshine while holding hands at the Ferghettina winery vineyard in Adro, Italy
Alessandro Di Noia
The bride and groom celebrated their love with a romantic portrait session in the streets of downtown Chicago, followed by a lively champagne toast with lit spray
Milan Lazic
On a rainy night at Schloss Neuhaus, the couple stands under an umbrella surrounded by warm lights both inside and outside the building
Andreas Pollok
This romantic portrait captures a couple dancing at sunset in the province of Noord Brabant
Freek Nagtzaam
The Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, CO sets the perfect backdrop for a romantic wedding, as the couple is silhouetted against a beautiful purple light at night
Jason Johnson
The couple, gazing into each other's eyes, walk away from the camera, arm-in-arm, in Amsterdam Noord Holland, surrounded by industrial pillars
Bart Rondeel
On their wedding day, the couple enjoyed a romantic horseback ride in Cappadocia, Turkey, stopping to take a break near the towering rock formations beneath the beaming sun
Ufuk Sarisen
The newlyweds shared a kiss against a log in the woods at the Villa Godi Malinverni in Vicenza, by their wedding reception venue
Luca Fabbian
At Thunderbridge, Yorkshire, UK, the couple stand in the middle of a road, framed by trees, outside their wedding venue, sharing a kiss
Andrew Heeley
In Istanbul, Turkey, the bride stands in profile in the sunlight, with light and shadows creating graphic lines on the wall from the sun hitting the window frames in Izmit
Serenay Lokcetin
Portrait of the Bride and Groom in front of their Wedding Ceremony ruins church and vintage car during their portrait session at Antigua Guatemala
Mauricio Urena
In Zug, Switzerland, a romantic nighttime scene is set with lights twinkling around trees and a layer of snow on the ground, while the bride and groom stand together under an umbrella
Mischa Baettig
The Sao Paulo bride looks up to the soft light source, her veil covering her face, with her head tilted back gracefully
Eric Corbacho
A lovely couple poses for a BW wedding day portrait in front of their reception area at Iron Gate, Washington DC, USA
Johnny Shryock
In Sofia, Bulgaria, the newlyweds shared a romantic kiss for their wedding portrait in the shadows of an urban street
Ivelina Cholakova
The bride and groom, donning sunglasses, stroll away from a vintage Mercedes parked in the sunlight of the golden hour at a private residence in Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Alex Gordias
The couple stands in a romantic embrace amidst the winter wonderland of Zürich, Switzerland, with fresh snow still clinging to the trees behind them
Mischa Baettig
The couple are captured in black and white in the tranquil forest of Airlie, Virginia, USA on their special wedding day
Johnny Shryock
Coupled with the backlit smoke filling the frame, the romantic atmosphere of a Farmhouse Hotel in Guernsey is enhanced by the presence of rally cars and smoke bombs in the night
Nick Despres
The grooms pose in profile for a striking black and white portrait at The Birchmere in Baltimore, Maryland
Johnny Shryock
The couple's beautiful and lovely portrait session at sunset on the docks of Espaço Barcelona in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro
Bruno Montt
The bride and groom in orange sky tones as they stand on the beach at sunset with the reflections in the tidal waters at their feet in Vazon Bay, Guernsey
Nick Despres
After cocktail hour with friends, the couple took beautiful sunset and blue hour photos with lanterns outside their reception venue in Lynchburg, Virginia
Emie McGee
A romantic portrait of the couple beneath tree canopy at The Woodlands Conference Center, Williamsburg, VA
Brittany Diliberto
At the Washington DC Wharf, a 3D-like colored light display of the spectrum of love was projected onto the wall, casting dramatic shadows of a couple embracing
Ken Pak
At sunset, the bride and groom posed together with the bright foliage glowing behind them to the left at their ceremony location in Mülheim Dusseldorf
Harinder Chahal
The couple walked hand in hand near the corn field in Strzelce Dolne, Poland
Bartosz Ciesielski
The couple embraced and shared a romantic kiss surrounded by sun rays filtering through the trees of a forest in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Chrystel Echavidre
The happy grooms smile against the backdrop of the Chicago Planetarium's industrial roofing structure
Victoria Sprung
The couple pose opposite each other in the sunny window squares of San Galgano Abbey, highlighting the contrast between light and shadow
Marco Vegni
At the Russian Orthodox church, Budapest, Lendvay, the bride with the groom behind her enters the chapel
Szilveszter Szabados
The California bride and groom shared a romantic kiss during their wedding portrait between two industrial observatories
Jipeng Han
The sun silhouetting the bride in profile as she stands next to the window with her groom nearby in a creative portrait at Sofia Hotel Balkan
Tsvetelina Deliyska
The bride and groom captured in a getaway portrait session with a breathtaking view of the water at Col de la Chambotte in Aix les Bains
Gaelle Caré
Atop a mountain in Acadia National Park, Maine, two brides share a romantic kiss in the sunlight
Kate Crabtree
This black-and-white portrait at an industrial building in Noord Brabant, with its bold lines and reflective floor, makes for an eye-catching and creative wedding image
Freek Nagtzaam
The couple shared a romantic kiss against the backdrop of a yellow wall with sunshine casting tree shadows across it in İstanbul's Galata district
Emre Nesli
At Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the groom gazed out the window, his anticipation rising as he envisioned his bride walking down the aisle
Taber Lacie
The bride and groom, holding hands, are dancing in an urban scene with cool blue tones and a backdrop of the Chicago skyline
Victoria Sprung
The couple pose for a romantic portrait with the bride's veil billowing across the stunning Tuscan countryside of Crete Senesi at Agriturismo Baccoleno
Marco Vegni
The bride and groom's portrait stands out against the backdrop of hanging blue glass ornaments in an all-white room at Istanbul's Faros Hotel
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
Couple embrace in the secret garden of The Elvetham Hotel, UK
Harry Richards
Portrait of the bride during her getting ready in the African Suite at Zephyr Palace - Villa Caletas Hotel, Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Mauricio Urena
Couple swinging together while holding hands on a swing set with epic mountain background at their Mountain Wedding Garden in Crested Butte, Colorado
Cameron Martinez
On their wedding day, the bride danced in the foreground while the groom stood in the background, captured in a slow shutter portrait in Tottenham, London, UK
Ufuk Sarisen
The newlyweds celebrated their love with a fun champagne spray in the night in Stowe, Vermont
Andy Madea
The bride and groom stand in the rain at night surrounded by the twinkling bokeh lights of King's Court, Romsey UK, a romantic wedding reception venue
Greg Kmita
The groom and his witnesses boldly posed for a black-and-white image at the billiard table at Chartreuse de Dane in Auch, France
Isabelle Bazin
The couple posed for a romantic portrait in the lush green forests of Quinta de São Thiago, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Carlos Porfírio
The bride and groom posed in front of an arched wall in the Schloss Neuhaus building for a creative BW wedding image
Andreas Pollok
The bride watches as the groom jumps over a ditch for their creative wedding portrait in Halsteren
Caroline Elenbaas
The groom threw his hat in the air during a black and white couple portrait taken in a narrow alleyway in Montepescali, Grosseto
Andrea Sampoli
The bride is gracefully posed on top of the arches at the Chateau de St trys, making for a beautiful wedding portrait
Castille Alma
The bride and groom look at each other near a small lake at sunset in total backlight at Parco dei Cimini
Andrea Danna
The Lille couple's love is captured in black and white as he tenderly touches her face
Estelle Carlier
In a romantic tunnel illuminated with orange lights, the newlyweds embraced each other in a wedding portrait, taken in Winnipeg, Canada
Harinder Chahal
At Overhills Mansion in Maryland, a black and white portrait of a couple embracing with lots of bokeh in the foreground, slightly obscuring the couple
Ken Pak
The groom affectionately places his arm around her shoulder while they pose with cool sunglasses for a portrait at their Las Vegas wedding reception venue
Tiago Pinheiro
The couple kissed in a silhouette portrait beneath the majestic trees of Islesford, Maine, also known as Little Cranberry Island
Kate Crabtree
A minimalist Istanbul portrait of a bride and groom standing against a sunny yellow wall
Fatih Cinar
The bride and groom are walking along a causeway between two bodies of water, with their reflections visible in the glass of a building in Florence, Tuscany, the venue of their wedding reception
Edoardo Agresti
The couple stands between the old trams in the old Tram Remise in Rotterdam, a location they had chosen for their photoshoot due to their love of the trams and the city's history
Thomas Jongbloed
The couple walked for a photo at the Abbaye Royale du Moncel in Pontpoint, France before joining their guests for the wedding reception
Michael Vinitzki
The loving couple pictured at night in a passionate embrace at Grenzhof Heidelberg, surrounded by the hot flames of love
Andreas Pollok
The bride is radiantly illuminated in Acri, Cosenza, Italy in a stunning natural light portrait
Danilo Coluccio
The bride, illuminated by the photographer's light, gracefully ascends the stairs of the Hotel du Pont, the dark setting complemented by the soft wall lights
Scott Josuweit
Couple at night through fairy lights, backlit with Japanese umbrellas at St. Pierre Park Hotel, Guernsey
Nick Despres
The loving couple at Artus Court in Lodz, Poland embraced under an umbrella as blue and orange smoke bomb smoke filled the air
Piotr Maksa
In Zug, Switzerland, the sunlight from behind illuminated a romantic kiss between the couple, her wedding veil flowing gracefully down the forest trail
Mischa Baettig
The couple posed face-to-face for a portrait in the rain at Longview Gallery, located in the alley behind in Washington, DC
Andrew Morrell
The couple paused for a sunlit portrait in the forest of Grotniki, Poland
Bartosz Ciesielski
The silhouetted groom stands to the left of the bride, who is illuminated by the sun, creating a shadow on the yellow wall of a private house in Toulouse, France
Sophie Stacino
In the soft blue sky above Shanghai, China, a loving couple kiss under a sweeping white veil that gets lost in the clouds
Yuan Man
The Villa Godi Malinverni's windows provide a stunning backdrop for a backlit portrait of the newlyweds
Luca Fabbian
The couple posed for a portrait in Flamm Bodrum, Turkey, illuminated by an off-camera flash with a red light gel and the elegant chandeliers hanging overhead
Emre Nesli
A romantic portrait of the couple, with the groom in uniform, bathed in warm tones at sunset by the Fori Imperiali in Rome
Massimiliano Esposito
The bride in Turin, Italy is illuminated by the window blinds' horizontal stripes, creating unique shadows on her face and the wall behind her
Alessandro Vargiu
The newlyweds share a romantic kiss in a hut overlooking a tranquil pond surrounded by wildflowers at Stinson Beach, California
Kevin Sawyer
The bride and groom embraced near the picturesque Maceio Alagoas ceremony and reception location, with a beautiful blue sky and clouds above them
Carol Rox
The newlyweds embraced in a wheat field surrounded by the picturesque countryside of Verona, Italy
Luca Fabbian
The couple danced in the sunlight of an open field, creating a scenic Vendome portrait
Bertrand Roguet
The bride and groom stand in a window of the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, their wedding venue visible from the exterior shot filled with windows
Jesse La Plante
The groom, dressed in a bow tie and surrounded by those helping him prepare, is the focus of this bold, black and white posed portrait from Etoile de forges
Charly Fromentin
The couple smiled and sat together on the stairs outside the Reception Hall in Vertou, Nantes
Valentin Napoli
The newlyweds in Kitchener, Ontario, took a romantic portrait walk on a wooden plank path through the woods at their backyard wedding reception
Lori Anne Crewe
The bride and groom go for a walk in a field of flowers in Estes Park, CO, lit up by a burst of sunlight
Sean Lara
The couple embraced during their elopement in Acadia National Park, face-to-face and touching heads together
Kate Crabtree
This romantic wedding image captures the couple in a drone shot over the ocean at Help Beach in Fethiye, Turkey, with driftwood
Ufuk Sarisen
The bride and groom gaze at the sun's rays beaming through the clouds as they take in the heavenly view of Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Dorota Karpowicz
The bride and groom posed in the courtyard of San Sepolcro Town Hall's Villa Cungi, illuminated by a stunning beam of light
Andrea Sampoli
The bride and groom posed in traditional attire on the steps of Assiniboine Park in Canada, basking in the sunshine of their ceremony location
Harinder Chahal
Bride and groom kissing at the entrance of an ancient mountain chapel at L'auberge Nordique, le Grand Bornand, Haute-Savoie
Marion Deletraz
At Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado, a portrait of the backlit couple is being taken to highlight the majestic mountain scenery at night
Jason Johnson
A couple kiss during their backyard wedding in Barrington, IL
Sarah Nader
The grooms and groomsmen stand tall beneath a beautiful arching hoop structure with clear window panels, allowing them to look up to the sky above
Penny McCoy

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