Wedding Photos of Virginia Documentary Wedding Photography

The following “Virginia 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 “Virginia 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.

Two beautiful brides celebrating joyfully during a bubble exit at Naked Mountain Winery in Markham, VA, filled with excitement and happiness.

Bubbly Bliss: A Double Bride Celebration at Naked Mountain Winery

Brides share a dance surrounded by loved ones at their wedding reception at Lydia Mountain Lodge and Log Cabins in Stanardsville, VA.

In the Circle of Love: A Dance to Remember at Lydia Mountain Lodge

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In Winchester, Virginia, a heartwarming moment unfolds as the bride presents a gift to her flower girl before the wedding ceremony. The precious expression on the little girl's face captures the love and anticipation in the air.

Winchester's Heartfelt Gift: A Bride's Surprise for her Flower Girl

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The bride leads her guests away from the summit at Shenandoah National Park in the rain, creating a memorable and adventurous wedding experience

Rainy Romance: A Daring Wedding Trek through Shenandoah National Park's Summit

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At Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA, the bride and groom happily recess with hands raised and waves to guests

A Joyful Recession at Dominion Valley Country Club: The Bride and Groom Raise Their Hands in Celebration

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A bride is presented to her parents and family during a Yoruba ceremony at the Short Pump Hilton in Richmond, Virginia, USA

Yoruba Ceremony Captures Timeless Moments of Love and Tradition

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