Wedding Photos of Detail Shot

The following “Detail Shot” 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 “Detail Shot” 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 beautiful detail shot capturing a moment from a wedding ceremony at Whitefield Synagogue in Greater Manchester.

Elegant Whitefield Synagogue Wedding Ceremony Moment Captured in Stunning Detail in Greater Manchester

Professional wedding photograph taken at SanDestin Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. Close up shot of the bride's bouquet with dress details highlighted.

Gorgeous SanDestin Resort Wedding: Close-Up Bride's Bouquet & Dress Details Captured in Stunning Shot

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Emotional moment between two bridesmaids holding hands, witnessing their friend's wedding at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, RI USA.

Tender Bridesmaid Bond: Mount Hope Farm Wedding in Bristol, RI USA Sparks Emotional Unity

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Black and white wedding photo captured at Top of the Town in Arlington, VA, showcasing a groomsman clinking a glass of water to signal the kiss between the newlyweds.

Groomsman's Toast: A Black and White Moment at Top of the Town in Arlington, VA

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A beautiful detail shot was captured on the wedding day as the bride descends a staircase at her home venue in Turin, Piedmont, Italy, showcasing a delicate and intimate scene.

The Bride's Graceful Descent: A Stunning Detail at a Turin Home Venue in Italy

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Newlyweds share a tender embrace on a crisp fall day at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, creating a timeless and intimate detail shot in the great outdoors.

Embracing Love: Fall Wedding Romance at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine

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A close-up shot of wedding rings resting on a vibrant green leaf, surrounded by glistening water droplets at a wedding venue in La Digue, Seychelles.

Elegant Wedding Rings on Fresh Leaf, Glistening Droplets at La Digue, Seychelles Venue

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A heartfelt detail shot captured on the couple's wedding day at a charming venue in Lussan, Gers, France, featuring the bride tenderly placing her hands on her husband's head in a touching black and white photograph.

Tender Touch: Bride's Loving Embrace at Enchanting Lussan Venue Captured in Monochrome Majesty

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A high angle view captures the image of young boys in suits, holding the wedding rings in a heart-shaped wooden box, at Ottenstein Castle in Austria.

Glamorous Wedding Affair: Boys Unveil Rings at Austria's Ottenstein Castle

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At Valleybrook Country Club, a wedding photographer captured an award-winning, and detailed image of the couple's rings delicately placed on the stem of a wine glass, with the fire pit in the background.

Valleybrook Country Club: Rings atop wine glass, fire pit backdrop.

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Award-winning wedding photographer captures the modern and stylish essence of the bride and groom's rings, arranged in a straight line on a clean white background, adorned with a delicate oval of white flowers.

Santa Barbara Dream: Rings Aligned, Floral Halo, Minimalistic and Elegant

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Capture the essence of a beautiful wedding at Tacaro Estate in Tracys Landing, Maryland - with delicately arranged stationery, rings, and vintage typewriters as the backdrop.

Elegant Extravaganza: Captivating Wedding at Tacaro Estate, Maryland, Embracing Delicate Details and Vintage Charm

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An artistic wedding photographer captures a unique detail shot as the Hainaut bride carefully hides the wedding rings in her bra behind her dress, adding a touch of intrigue and secrecy to the special day.

Hidden Treasures: An Artistic Capture of Hainaut's Secret Wedding Rings

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An award-winning image captured by a creative wedding photographer showcases the intricate details of wedding rings set against the vibrant backdrop of La ferme du moulin, highlighting the deep, rich hues of the autumnal scene.

Autumn Elegance: Rings Sparkle at La ferme du moulin

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A talented wedding photographer captured a detail image in Udine, Italy, featuring an intricate composition of wedding and engagement rings adorned with vibrant flowers, beautifully filling the entire frame.

Udine Elegance: Rings and Flowers Unite in Mesmerizing Matrimony

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An award-winning wedding day image showcases the hands of a bride adorned with wedding rings and a bouquet, while a white lace veil elegantly wraps around her arms at Märchenwald Altenberg, Odenthal.

Märchenwald Altenberg's Magic: A Bride's Hands Unveil Love and Grace

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A captivating low angle detail shot at the exquisite St. Mina Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, as wedding rings are gracefully passed on by the witness to the hands of the couple.

GRACEFUL RING EXCHANGE: St. Mina Church's Captivating Low Angle Detail Shot

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In a detailed shot from a wedding at Terra Residence in Sofia, Bulgaria, the rings are beautifully captured against the backdrop of a fooseball game field.

THE PERFECT SCORE: Rings Strike a Winning Goal against a Fooseball Field

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Wedding detail shot at party hall in Domartemont, Meurthe-et-Moselle: The bride embraces a loved one, revealing her foliage tattoo on her arm, captured from behind in a heartfelt hug.

Bride's Embrace Exposes Stunning Foliage Tattoo in Domartemont

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An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of wedding rings against the rustic backdrop of a roaring fireplace at a cozy Chicago winery, embracing the romantic ambiance with warm bokeh circles.

Rustic Flames: Intimate Love Soars Amidst Chicago Winery's Warm Embrace

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The artistic wedding photographer captures an intimate detail pic at Hethfelton House in Dorset, where the couple lovingly adjust their newly exchanged wedding rings. The black and white image emphasizes the beauty of their intertwined hands.

Interwoven Promises: Intimate exchange amidst Hethfelton House's allure, Dorset's elegance mesmerizes

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Wedding photo captured at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel İstanbul, showcasing an artistic detail shot of the rings illuminated by the light streaming in through a window.

Sunlit Splendor: Rings at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel İstanbul

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A beautiful wedding photo captured at a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio. This sunset image showcases the rings and key details of the special day.

Sunset Splendor: Cleveland Wedding Shines with Radiant Rings

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Wedding photo: Capturing the delicate beauty of rings on a leaf, this gray-toned detail shot was taken at Schloss Walbeck in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

LUXURY UNVEILED: Rings on a Leaf, Captured at Schloss Walbeck in Germany

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A stunning wedding photo taken at Schloss Walbeck in Germany. The image features delicate rings gracefully placed on a beautiful flower in shades of soft pink.

Schloss Walbeck Serenade: Rings Dance on Soft Pink Blossoms

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Wedding photograph taken in Metz, Moselle, in a park. The bride and groom hold hands, intertwining their fingers while showing the rings on the groom's chest.

Eternal Vow: Mesmerizing Metz Park Pairs Passionately Display Ties that Bind

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An award-winning wedding day detail picture captures the artistry of a creative photographer in Zug, Switzerland. The image features a simulation of a wedding couple using paperclips as bodies and wedding rings as their heads.

Zug's Artistry Unveiled: Paperclip Brides and Ring Groom Portrayal

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In La Foce, Chianciano Terme, Siena, a wedding detail shot captures the rings placed delicately on old books during the getting ready process.

Captivating Love: Vintage Rings Rest Peacefully on Aged Pages in La Foce

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A vintage black and white detail shot at San Galgano Abbey, Siena's Agriturismo San Galgano. An old camera, featuring wedding rings, giving it a timeless, nostalgic vibe.

Timeless Romance: Vintage Wedding Rings Shine with Old Camera at San Galgano Abbey

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Wedding photo captured at Château Chapeau Cornu, Isere. The intimate shot features the groom gently holding his wife's hand as they sit in wooden chairs, from a high perspective.

CAPTIVATING CONNECTION: Groom's Tender Touch Evokes Love at Château Chapeau Cornu

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