Wedding Photos of Outdoor

The following “Outdoor” 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 “Outdoor” 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 heartfelt moment captured as the father of the bride delivers a moving speech at the stunning Chateau de la Gautronniere in Vendee, France, during the outdoor cocktail reception. Emotions run high as the sun sets on this beautiful wedding day.

Father's Poignant Toast: The Emotional Highlight at Chateau de la Gautronniere Wedding Soiree

At Sedona Sky Ranch Lodge, Arizona, the mother of the groom tenderly embraces her son after receiving a special gift, captured in a black and white outdoor shot.

Echoes of Love: A Mother's Embrace at Sedona Sky Ranch Lodge

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Bride laughs as groom playfully smears cake on her face in the charming courtyard of the Kehoe House in Savannah, GA.

Sweet Moments: A Playful Wedding Celebration at the Kehoe House

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A WPJA award-winning image captured by a documentary wedding photographer at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT. The bride and her dad enjoy a drink together under the shade of trees before the ceremony.

TREES, DRINKS, AND BONDS: Bride and Father's Cherished Moment at Hulbert Outdoor Center

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The engagement photo was taken in the outdoor area of Welcome Diner in Phoenix, Arizona, capturing a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere

Capturing Love's Nostalgia: A Romantic Engagement at Welcome Diner's Outdoor Oasis in Phoenix, Arizona

Welcome Diner night portrait Arizona romantic Phoenix nostalgic atmosphere Phoenix Engagement Session

Black and white portrait by the pool at Domaine de la Trinité in Mauguio, Herault. The couple's hands are interlaced, with their reflection visible in the water beneath them.

A STYLE AFFAIR: Wedding Unites Souls, Reflects Eternity in Serene Poolside Portraiture

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In Denver, Colorado, a couple about to get married enjoys a game of Monopoly outdoors. They sit under the blue skies, finding shade at a rustic wooden picnic table.

Monopoly Madness: Denver Couple's Engaging Outdoor Game Amidst Blue Skies and Rustic Picnic Serenity

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In an engagement portrait taken in Bellvue, Colorado, a couple can be seen standing on a rock and sharing a kiss

Romantic Engagement Portrait in Bellvue, Colorado: Couple Shares a Sweet Kiss on a Rock

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At Crazy Diamond Campground in Ventucopa, CA, the bride and groom were joyfully "netted" in a festive celebration by guests wearing bright costumes

The bride and groom were joyfully netted in a festive celebration at Crazy Diamond Campground, Ventucopa, CA

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This romantic image captures the bride setting up their wedding night accommodation in an outdoor tent on the stunning Island of Iona

The bride is pictured setting up a wedding night tent on Iona Island, a romantic setting

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At the reception venue in Foggia, Apulia, the groom and the bride with their daughter running to meet them

The bride and groom were joyfully greeted by their daughter as they arrived at their outdoor reception venue

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Maceio lifestyle outdoor photography with an engaged Couple facing each other with a cross in background

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Florida couples lifestyle outdoor photography in St Petersburg with some yellow umbrellas, a yellow dress with some Sunlight and Shade

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A Portugal lifestyle outdoor photo session in Sintra City Center in Lisbon with the Couple walking in the middle of the street

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Los Gatos couples lifestyle outdoor photography with a mischievous look from their furry baby dog

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A Colorado Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, adventurous portrait of this Fort Collins couple on a large outdoor skating rink

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A pictorial Colorado documentary wedding photography example from an outdoor, winter elopement ceremony

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Maine wedding reportage photojournalist created this image at the Acadia National Park as A boutonniere is being pinned before an outdoor lake wedding ceremony

Kate Crabtree Maine Outdoor lake Acadia National Park weddings Maine wedding photojournalist wedding ceremony

An extraordinary Cervignano wedding picture by a pro Italy photographer at Villa Trovatore Rossato revealing the laughing bride during the outdoor ring ceremony

IT bride Cervignano wedding picture Italy photographer Italy ring ceremony Villa Trovatore Rossato

A top featured image from Sonoma, California among the best wedding photography showing the Bride and groom enjoying their first dance on the outdoor landing of a winery

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Best Bar Harbor, Maine documentary wedding picture showing the brides veil getting taken by the wind while going down the outdoor aisle

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An extraordinary Sozopol wedding picture by a pro Bulgaria photographer at Santa Marina wedding venue showing groom and bestman enjoying an outdoor toast under the sunshine

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Adventurous, outdoor Pleneuf Val Andre engagement image of The couple sitting on a tower of rocks in Plelan le Petit

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Adventurous, outdoor Galena Park in Nevada engagement image showing a Couple kissing in middle of forest

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Outdoor creative wedding image from Mairie de Escalquens, near by Toulouse showing in an artistic way the Reflections of bride and groom on the vintage bridal car glass

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A sweet and serene Red Rock engagement session for an outdoor couple portrait in nature

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Adventurous, outdoor Camors, Morbihan engagement image for a France Couple and a dog

France couple Outdoor walking trail Morbihan engagement Elodie Gentit Morbihan bride and groom

Tuscany wedding reportage photojournalist created this image from Borgo Sant'Ambrogio showing the outdoor First dance

first dance Outdoor Borgo Sant Ambrogio weddings Julian Kanz IT wedding photojournalist Tuscany Italy

Adventurous, outdoor Fort Collins engagement image at Horsetooth Reservoir showing the Colorado couple spraying a LOT of champagne while supporting their favorite team

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A prestigious London wedding detail picture from Battersea Park showing holding drinks during an outdoor cocktail hour

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