Wedding Photos of United States

The following “United States” 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 “United States” 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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At a private residence in Kentucky, a friendly barn cat makes a playful leap from a wedding guest's shoulder. It lands on the table during the lively wedding reception.
Barn Cat Playfully Leaps from Guest's Shoulder to Table at Lively Kentucky Wedding Reception
An engagement photo captured by a wedding photographer in Oakland, CA. The couple stands in warm afternoon sunlight, with the groom tenderly snuggling up behind the bride's neck.
Sunlit Embrace: Tender Moments in Oakland's Warm Glow
In Colorado, the groom savors a cigar and whiskey while the bride lovingly holds onto him for warmth, sharing a cozy portrait session
Cozy Elegance: Bride and Groom's Intimate Moment with Cigar and Whiskey in Colorado
At the Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park, located in Evergreen, CO, a comical moment was captured of a wedding guest attempting to play Jenga, as the tower collapsed and expressive guests looked on in amusement.
Toppling Laughter: A Jenga Mishap at Evergreen Memorial Park
Captured by a WPJA photographer at Sage Lodge, this hilarious moment shows the brother of the bride tripping over his sister's veil and wedding dress after walking her down the aisle at a Montana wedding.
A Funny Moment at a Montana Wedding: Brother Trips Over Sister's Veil and Dress at Sage Lodge
WPJA-featured photographer captures a charming Fort Collins wedding portrait as a bride and groom share a kiss in the presence of their newfound furry companions, the burros.
Charming Connection: Couple Shares a Kiss with Burros in Fort Collins Wedding Portrait
Love and light intertwine as the newlyweds share a special moment cutting their cake, captured beautifully against the dusk view of a New Jersey sky.
New Jersey Newlyweds share a sweet cake-cutting moment amidst love and light
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - Newlyweds exchange vows during a ceremony in the electricity theater of the Museum of Science, surrounded by vibrant exhibits and artifacts.
Boston Newlyweds Say 'I Do' in Museum of Science's Electric Theater
Washington DC, United States - The newly married couple shares a romantic kiss after their wedding ceremony at District Winery.
Newlyweds Seal the Deal with Romantic Kiss at District Winery in Washington DC
Wedding reception in Kansas City, the bride and groom share their first dance as the sun sets, creating a romantic ambiance. Their elegant movements are captured in a stunning reflection.
Bride and Groom's Elegant First Dance in Kansas City Wedding Reception
In Philadelphia, United States, a man and woman are standing close together near large stone arches that look like they are from long ago, taking pictures to celebrate their love.
Romantic Engagement Portrait Near Philadelphia's Historic Stone Arches Captures Love's Timeless Beauty
Wedding photo taken at Dreams and Dragonflies in Windsor, CO, USA. The bride and groom pose with an old barn illuminated by the photographer's lighting.
Golden Romance: Captivating Love at the Barns of Dreams and Dragonflies
A skilled wedding photographer captures a memorable moment at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Colorado, as a groomsman takes a tumble off a mechanical bull. The image is recognized by the WPJA.
Capturing Thrills: Adams County Fairgrounds Groomsman Tumbles off Mechanical Bull
Flower girl reluctant to join alter fun, clings to bridesmaid during wedding ceremony. Captured by a WPJA Honor Award-winning wedding photojournalist in New Jersey, United States.
Reluctant Flower Girl: A Candid Wedding Moment in New Jersey by Award-Winning Photojournalist
The couple can be seen embracing and laughing amidst a winter snowstorm at Zephyr Cove Resort, Nevada during their engagement photo session
Engagement Photo Session at Zephyr Cove Resort, Nevada: Couple Embracing and Laughing in Winter Snowstorm
The couple is showcased in a creative portrait in the wine cellar of St Vincent Wine in Washington DC; the illuminated bottle collection creates an enchanting background for their silhouettes
Washington DC St Vincent Wine Cellar Engagement Photo: Creative Portrait Illuminated by Bottle Collection
The engaged couple enjoyed a beautiful night portrait in Miami, Florida, USA with colorful city lights reflecting off the water
In Miami, Florida, the couple in a night portrait by the water with twinkling city lights
Couple is laying in grass touching hands, showing off engagement ring at Chautauaqua Park, Boulder, Colorado, United States
A tight shot of the couple's faces showing off their engagement ring while lying in the grass captured in a pre-wedding portrait
This is an intimate engagement portrait taken in the fall with fall colors in full bloom with the woman caressing man's face at Kenosha Pass, Colorado, United States
A prewedding couple portrait was taken in the fall with the warm sunlight making the fall colors glow
The fall colors on the trees are showing off inside Franconia Notch State Park of New Hampshire, USA
The fall colors on the trees are showing off inside Franconia Notch State Park of New Hampshire, USA
Honest and sincere emotions are on display in this Lafitte Auditorium, Jean Lafitte wedding day picture created by a Louisiana documentary wedding photographer showing Grandmother of the bride gets her earrings put on by a group of bridesmaids
Honest and sincere emotions are on display in this Lafitte Auditorium, Jean Lafitte wedding day picture created by a Louisiana documentary wedding photographer showing Grandmother of the bride gets her earrings put on by a group of bridesmaids
A DC Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, urban portrait of this Washington DC couple standing under the snow in the streets
A DC Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, urban portrait of this Washington DC couple standing under the snow in the streets
A DC Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, architectural portrait of this Washingon DC couple standing in from of the Lincoln Memorial
A DC Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, architectural portrait of this Washingon DC couple standing in from of the Lincoln Memorial
A New York Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, fun portrait of this Long Island couple under a clear umbrella at a Japanese Garden
A New York Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, fun portrait of this Long Island couple under a clear umbrella at a Japanese Garden

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