Wedding Photos of Washington

The following “Washington” 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 “Washington” 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.

Beautiful bride reading vows to groom at Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington. They stand toe-to-toe on a fire lookout tower, with her flowing dress billowing in the wind over the deck railing.

Unveiling Love's Promise: Vows Exchanged at Mt. Rainier's Tower

A stunning wedding detail shot captured in Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington. The groom tenderly lifts the dirty train of his bride's embellished gown as they navigate rocky terrain in the glowing sunshine.

Mountain Romance: A Bride and Groom's Rocky Terrain Adventure in Mt. Rainier

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A couple exchanges vows in a captivating outdoor setting at Artist Point, Washington, with the majestic mountain as the backdrop, the sun gently rising, all captured in a candid and authentic photograph that tells a touching wedding day story.

Romantic Vows at Artist Point: Majestic Mountain backdrop for Candid and Authentic Wedding Photograph

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A modern wedding scene captured as the bride and groom sign their marriage license on a Washington state ferry, with their officiant by their side, contemplating their new journey together.

Washington Ferry: Signing Love's Voyage, with Officiant's Contemplation in Frame

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A bride and groom hold hands while walking along a trail on their wedding day. The photo captures Mt. Rainier in the background, adding a stunning touch to this wedding image.

Mt. Rainier Love: A Breathtaking Wedding Trail Embraces Eternal Bond

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A modern love story unfolds amidst the breathtaking landscape of Seattle, Washington. Adorned in stunning Indian attire, the bride and groom share a tender embrace with touching heads, capturing their love on their wedding day.

Seattle Love: A Modern Indian Wedding Embracing Eternal Love's Embrace.

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In this award-winning black and white image, an artistic wedding photographer captures a bride gazing down at her bare shoulder adorned with water droplets from the nearby waterfall at Mt. Rainier National Park.

Mt. Rainier National Park: Gazing bride, water droplets, award-winning black and white

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Maid of Honor captures a candid image with the bride and groom in a fun selfie at Maple Leaf Events in Stevenson, Washington, USA, showcasing their joy on their wedding day.

Maple Leaf Joy: Candid Wedding Selfie at Stevenson, Washington, USA

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At Maple Leaf Events in Stevenson, Washington, USA, the mother of the bride shares a poignant moment with her daughter, gently wiping away a tear as they make their way up the aisle. A touching display of love and emotion on this special wedding day.

Maple Leaf Events: A Tearful Bond - A Mother's Love Unveiled

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At Beau Lodge in Bow, Washington, the emotional mother of the groom sheds a tear during the mother/son dance. This image won an award from WPJA, showcasing the photographer's expertise in capturing touching moments.

Emotional Tears: Award-winning Mother/Son Dance at Beau Lodge, Bow, Washington (WPJA Accolade)

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A couple in a canoe at sunrise on Mineral Lake, WA, gazes towards the horizon as the sun crests, symbolizing the start of their wedding day

Capturing Forever in Golden Hues: A Serene Wedding Sunrise

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In Randle, WA, the groom passionately kisses the bride against a breathtaking mountain backdrop as the sun sets during the golden hour.

Love in the Cascades: A Breathtaking Wedding Kiss in Randle, WA

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A romantic portrait of a couple at an enchanting waterfall in Deming, WA, where they shared their first dance. The waterfall cascades powerfully behind them, creating a stunning backdrop.

First Dance by the Falls: A Captivating Portrait of Love in Deming, WA

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In Deming, WA, a close-up of the bride's hat with a delicate flower. The couple rode horseback on their wedding day in the stunning mountains.

Romantic Wedding in Deming, WA: A Delicate Flower Adorns the Bride's Hat as the Couple Rides Horseback in the Majestic Mountains

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A breathtaking wedding photo taken at Olympic National Park. The newlyweds stand on a rocky shoreline, against a stunning sunset backdrop.

Capturing Eternal Love: Newlyweds Embrace Amidst Majestic Olympic National Park, Bathed in Awe-Inspiring Sunset Glow

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The engaged couple embraced for a creative portrait at their neighborhood park in Seattle, WA, for their save-the-date wedding announcement

Seattle, WA neighborhood park: Creative portrait of engaged couple for save-the-date wedding announcement image

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At the Broadway Hall, Bellingham, WA, an emotional bride reads special vows written for her new stepchildren

The bride's eyes glistened with tears as she read heartfelt vows, written especially for her new stepchildren, out loud

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Washington documentary-style wedding image from a Lake Tapps private home showing The mother of the groom, who's battling brain cancer, insists on making the traditional mother and son dance happen

The mother of the groom, who's battling brain cancer, insists on making the traditional mother and son dance happen

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Lake Tapps, WA winning image from the best documentary style wedding photography contest in the world showing The bride gets a sunscreen touch-up during a hot July wedding

The bride gets a sunscreen touch-up during a hot July wedding

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Dunbarton House, Washington, DC wedding image | The father of the bride gives a toast

A funny wedding picture shows the father of the bride giving a toast at the head table

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A District of Columbia Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, black and white portrait of this Washington DC couple walking in the snow near the Washington Monument

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Best Washington DC wedding photojournalism picture from The Mayflower as the groom is lifted in the air during the wedding reception party as guests laugh all around

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Washington DC wedding reportage photojournalist created this image as two groomsmen play chess while the groom is getting ready

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Washington DC wedding reportage photographer captured this moment at the District Winery as the groom signs passionately to his new bride

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An emotional Washington DC documentary wedding photography example from The National Mall showing a tender embrace between family members at a private small wedding ceremony

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World's most artistic and best wedding couple portraits from District Winery in Washington DC of a bride and groom walking together

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A Washington DC documentary-style wedding image at the District Winery showing a moment as The groom serenades his bride during the reception

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On location Washington DC engagement portrait shoot showing The couple is throwing the cards in the air

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Washington DC environmental pre wedding image session showing The couple is drinking a bottle of champagne in a park

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Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington, DC wedding couple artistic image session created while Forced indoors by a nasty ice storm and limited by the magnificent interior spaces

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