Wedding Photos of China

The following “China” 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 “China” 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.

In a home in Nanping, Fujian, a detail shot from behind captures the groom in his traditional red attire, complemented by a traditional black hat. This image highlights the rich cultural significance and elegance of his wedding ensemble as he prepares.

Groom Prepares in Traditional Red Attire and Black Hat in Nanping, Fujian

In Nanping, Fujian, a low-angle shot captures the bride with her veil elegantly sweeping across the cloudy sky, creating a dramatic and ethereal effect that highlights her graceful presence against the backdrop.

Bride's Veil Sweeps Across Cloudy Sky in Dramatic Low-Angle Shot, Highlighting Graceful Presence in Nanping, Fujian

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In a home in Shanghai, China, the groomsmen focus intently on studying the wedding game, while the newlyweds look on with happiness and amusement.

Newlyweds Amused as Groomsmen Study Wedding Game in Shanghai Home

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At a ceremony location in Shanghai, China, a man holds a small pup dressed in a charming dog suit, as the furry companion takes part in witnessing the wedding.

Pup in Dog Suit Joins Wedding Ceremony in Shanghai

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At a reception venue in Shanghai, China, the couple warmly welcomes their guests, accompanied by their beloved dog. This furry family member plays an important role in the celebration, adding a personal and heartwarming touch to the event.

Couple and Beloved Dog Greet Guests at Shanghai Reception

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In a Shanghai, China hotel, the bride is illuminated by the play of sun and shadows, her hand gently resting on her face, creating a serene and contemplative pose that captures her elegance and poise.

Bride's Contemplative Pose Highlights Elegance Amidst Play of Light and Shadow in Shanghai Hotel

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In a Shanghai home, friends create joy by covering the couple with vibrant streamers.

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Shanghai Groom, Groomsmen Play Money Game at Home Wedding

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An engaged couple in Guchun Park, Shanghai, China, captured by a wedding photographer. They are sitting together at their Glamping setup, smiling happily.

Glamping Bliss: A Joyous Engagement in Guchun Park

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Capturing the start of a new chapter, this pre-wedding portrait session features an engaged couple at Beijing Aeronautical University, with the bride and groom-to-be showcasing their love and excitement as they race towards their future together.

Racing Toward Forever: New Beginnings at Beijing Aeronautical University

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This wedding photo captures a beautiful silhouette of two people in a serene blue backlit setting in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China.

Serene Silhouettes: Romantic Blue Backdrop at Fuzhou, Fujian Wedding

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On Fujian Hotel's lawn, the bride and groom pose with beautiful bokeh lights creating a dreamy, romantic backdrop

Dreamy Romance: Bokeh-Lit Elegance on Fujian Hotel's Lawn

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A funny photo of a Chinese wedding game at a family home in Hampshire, England, captures the groom and ushers skillfully swinging sausages between their legs to catch them in their mouths.

Playful Traditions: Sausage Swinging Antics in Hampshire

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At Black Rock Mountain in Qinghai Province, China, a man sits, a woman stands perched above the windswept sands, her dress flowing elegantly in the breeze, embodying a sense of wind and freedom.

Wind and Freedom at Black Rock Mountain: Woman's Dress Flows Elegantly Above Windswept Sands as Man Sits Below, Capturing Qinghai's Natural Essence

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A moving moment captured at Beijing's Roland Lake Restaurant shows the emotional bond between a bride and her father, as she tenderly wipes away his sweat before they make their way down the aisle for the wedding ceremony.

Bride Tenderly Wipes Father's Sweat in Emotional Moment at Beijing's Roland Lake Restaurant Wedding

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In front of the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, China, a couple poses, blending the charm of their wedding day with the city's vibrant skyline as a backdrop.

Couple Poses Before Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower, Merging Wedding Charm with Vibrant City Skyline

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In the city of Shanghai, China, the couple poses closely together for their engagement portrait near some wall art.

Close-Knit Couple Poses by Wall Art for Engagement Portrait in Shanghai, China

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Emotional father at wedding in Beijing's Ritz-Carlton

Emotional Father Witnesses Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing Ceremony

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Expertly composed by a WPJA photographer, this wedding shot captures the bride gracefully entering her Nanping home with the assistance of loved ones.

Bride Welcomed into Nanping Home by Loved Ones

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A WPJA photographer captures an alluring monochrome image of an engaged couple standing before a historic clock tower at the iconic Shanghai Bund.

Pro Wedding Photographer Captures Stunning Engagement Portrait at Shanghai Bund Clock Tower

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At Thames Town in Shanghai, China, a WPJA photographer captures a tender embrace as the man sits on a wooden bench and his partner lovingly embraces him from behind.

Professional Wedding Photographer Captures Romantic Couple at Shanghai's Thames Town

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Captured by a skilled WPJA photographer against the backdrop of Shanghai's iconic Bund, a playful portrait of an engaged couple posing in individual square coves showcases their unique personalities within the grand red brick architecture.

Engaged Couple's Playful Portrait in Shanghai's Iconic Bund by Skilled WPJA Photographer

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A captivating image from a pre-wedding portrait session at the iconic Bund in Shanghai, China. The engaged couple stands amidst the tree, lost in their own worlds with eyes closed, framed by beautiful sunlight and shadows.

Pre-Wedding Portraits: Bund Session in Shanghai by Pro Wedding Photographer

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Smitten couple embraces in Beijing's Chaoyang Country Park, as he lovingly kiss her neck while she gazes towards the heavens.

Smitten in Chaoyang Country Park

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A radiant bride twirls amidst the lush grass of a Shanghai hotel garden, illuminated by the golden rays of sunlight.

Radiant Bride Twirls Amidst Lush Grass in Shanghai Hotel Garden, Illuminated by Golden Rays of Sunlight

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Newlyweds embraced in a traditional Chinese ceremony, surrounded by falling flowers, captured in a black and white vertical shot in Shanghai, China.

Newlyweds Embraced in Traditional Chinese Ceremony, Surrounded by Falling Flowers; Captured in Black and White Vertical Shot in Shanghai, China

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A beautiful bride smiles with her parents as they lovingly place her wedding veil over her face during a traditional Chinese ceremony in Shanghai, China.

Beautiful Bride Smiles with Parents as They Lovingly Place Wedding Veil Over Her Face During Traditional Chinese Ceremony in Shanghai, China

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A couple stands in the streets of China's Bund in a black and white shot, embracing in the rain outside the historic Peace Hotel in Shanghai.

Rain-Kissed Romance: Embrace at the Peace Hotel, Shanghai

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A stunning indoor portrait of the bride and groom at Ruijin Hotel, Shanghai, China, capturing their love and elegance on their wedding day.

Stunning Indoor Portrait of Bride and Groom at Ruijin Hotel in Shanghai, China, Capturing Their Love and Elegance on Their Wedding Day

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A timeless image at Si Nan Mansion in Shanghai, China: the groom, bathed in side light, gazes left as the wedding dress awaits its bride.

Timeless Image at Si Nan Mansion in Shanghai, China: Groom Gazes Left, Bathed in Side Light, as Wedding Dress Awaits Its Bride

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