Wedding Photos of Dorset Documentary Wedding Photography

The following “Dorset Documentary Wedding Photography” 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 “Dorset Documentary Wedding Photography” 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 this image captured by a Dorset wedding photographer at Hethfelton House, a flower girl steals a glance as her mother transforms into a princess during the ceremony preparation.

Hethfelton House: Witness a Magical Transformation - Flower Girl's Enchanting Glance as Mother Becomes a Princess

A high-energy moment is captured as a lady in a red dress showcases her Irish dancing skills on the dancefloor at The Grand Hotel in Swanage, UK

Irish Rhythms Ignite the Dancefloor: A Fiery Lady in Red Takes Center Stage at The Grand Hotel

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A father eagerly rushes up the stairs at Smedmore House in Dorset, UK, upon spotting his daughter descending for her wedding. The photographer strategically positions themselves to capture this heartfelt moment with great lighting

A Touching Father's First Glimpse: Captured in Splendid Detail at Smedmore House, Dorset, UK

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A sneaky dog attempts to steal a sandwich while everyone gets ready at the Hinton St Mary Estate wedding in Dorset, UK

Unleashed Mischief: Sneaky Dog's Sandwich Heist at Hinton St Mary Estate Wedding in Dorset!

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Guests at a wedding reception outdoors in Deans Court, Wimborne, UK, anxiously save the Jenga tower from toppling over, adding excitement and laughter to the festive atmosphere

Wedding Reception Outdoors: Guests' Jenga Tower Saves the Day!

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