Wedding Photos of North Carolina

The following “North Carolina” 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 “North Carolina” 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.

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Bride joyfully dances in the pool at The Ritz in Duck, NC, while her friends playfully stretch out her dress in the water, surrounded by about 20 guests joining in the celebration, some fully clothed.
Dunkin' Diva: Bride Dances in Pool at The Ritz, Friends Help Stretching Dress
At Skyline Lodge Highlands, NC, a crowd of cheering guests with the couple as they share a kiss, seated in an ampitheater style arrangement with rows rising towards the rear.
Wedding Vows in Awe: Couple's Kiss Adorned by Cheers in NC Lodge Amphitheater
At Palisades Country Club in Charlotte, NC, three adorable ring security boys stand proudly, giving a thumbs up as they fulfill their duties at a wedding.
Ring Security: Three Lads Guarding Rings with Thumbs Up At Charlotte Wedding
Bride, Groom, and Bride's parents toast with shots at Skyline Lodge Highlands, NC, celebrating the union and the start of a new family.
Toasting new beginnings: Bride, Groom, and Bride's parents celebrate at Skyline Lodge, Highlands, NC
Fine art portrait of a Durham couple laughing and relaxed during their black and white engagement session in a forest setting by a Durham wedding photographer.
Durham Couple's Playful Forest Engagement Portrait by Skilled BW Photographer
Fine art portrait of a couple captured by a Raleigh wedding photographer, as they kiss under the Raleigh sign with red circle flares adding to their passion.
Ignited Romance: Engaging Red Neon Flames of Love - Raleigh Engagement Portrait
Engagement portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer in a lush green tropical setting with giant banana leaves, showcasing an artistic composition.
A Lush Green Tropical Love Story: Raleigh Engagement Portrait with Artistic Flair
A couple portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer in Raleigh, NC - a twirl at the NC State Fair - dancing in white formal clothes in the crowded streets.
A Raleigh Formal Engagement Portrait Amidst the Bustling Streets of NC State Fair
A creative couple portrait captured by a Raleigh wedding photographer, bathed in a slice of sunlight in their Raleigh neighborhood.
NC Ethereal Sunset: Engagement Portrait in Raleigh Neighborhood Bathed in Sunlight
Durham wedding photographer captures a couple in a warm-toned and romantic embrace, kissing inside of a sunflare for an artistic portrait in Durham, NC.
Capturing Love in Durham: Warm-toned Romantic Engagement Portrait with Sunflare Artistry
Lifestyle couple portrait at Rough Ridge in North Carolina capturing an engagement session for a couple daringly posing on a cliff at sunset, offering breathtaking views of the mountains below.
Breathtaking North Carolina Engagement | Daring Couple Poses at Sunset
A stylish and intimate engagement portrait of a couple taking a stroll through the urban streets of Raleigh, NC. The black and white composition captures a gritty vibe, showcasing their love in a unique setting.
CAPTIVATING URBAN ROMANCE | A Gritty and Glamorous Engagement Session in Raleigh, NC
Lifestyle couple portrait at Asheville, NC engagement portrait of couple holding hands by wall graffiti art proclaiming "Too cute 2 die." An artful composition showcasing the couple's connection amidst a vibrant urban backdrop.
Asheville, NC | "Too Cute 2 Die": An Urban Love Portrait Session
An artistic wedding photographer captures an award-winning image in Asheville, North Carolina. The image shows the groom walking on a cracked asphalt roadway, holding the bride's red shoes with his own shoes visible.
Cracked Path: Groom Walks Beside Bride's Red Shoes, Asheville, NC
A striking black and white image at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The photo showcases the groom on a horse during the traditional baaraat procession, highlighting his regal and commanding presence from a unique low camera angle.
Regal Groom on Horse: A Captivating Baaraat Procession at Biltmore
Jump Off Rock, Laurel Park, NC: A heartwarming moment as the mother of the groom and the father of the bride participate in a ring warming ritual at a Western NC wedding
Jump Off Rock: A Heartwarming Ring Warming Ritual at a Western NC Wedding
An award-winning wedding day portrait captured by a professional photographer at The Terrace at Cedar Hill. The image showcases the bride's captivating eyes as she gazes through her elegant white veil.
Captivating Eyes: A Breathtaking Moment at The Terrace at Cedar Hill
Capturing the whimsical spirit of the couple's wedding day, the artistically skilled photographer captured a stunning image as the couple playfully tossed their rings into the air, only for them to land back in their hands.
Whimsical Rings in Flight: Artistic Wedding Photography at its Finest
The bride in Corolla, NC throws her head back and laughs during her wedding ceremony
A Moment of Bliss: The Delighted Bride Embraces Joy in Corolla's Enchanting Wedding Sanctuary
A couple celebrates their engagement by raising a toast on a rock outcrop at Rough Ridge in North Carolina with stunning mountain views as the backdrop
Mountain-Top Love: Capturing the Joyful Toast of Two Souls at Rough Ridge, North Carolina
Groom, at a Sikh ceremony in Asheville, North Carolina, strikes a symmetrical pose by window panes indoors, framed against a dark blue sky.
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA WEDDING: Sikh Groom Captivates Against Dark Blue Sky in Symmetrical Portrait
A couple in Willow Creek Farm Center, NC share a tender kiss inside a barn adorned with a chandelier and DJ style lights. They are surrounded by a romantic, rustic ambiance, capturing the essence of their love before their wedding day.
Shedding Light on Love: A Captivating Engagement Portrait at Willow Creek Farm Center, NC
Bridesmaids at Vista Creek in Manteo, NC, can't help but shed tears of joy as they witness a beautiful wedding ceremony, forming an emotional trio that embodies the deep sense of love and support on this special day
Bridesmaids at Vista Creek Capture Unforgettable Moments of Love and Support in Emotional Trio at Stunning Manteo Wedding Ceremony
The Black Stallion in Corolla, NC was the site of a joyous wedding celebration, featuring hugs, singing, and drinks
A joyful wedding was celebrated at The Black Stallion, Corolla, NC with hugs, singing, and drinks
A pro wedding photographer captured this WPJA Honor Award-winning image at The Black Stallion in Corolla, NC. The photo shows the bride and groom happily dancing during their reception, surrounded by friends and expressing intense joy on their faces.
Dancing Bliss: A Celebration of Love at The Black Stallion in Corolla, NC

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