Wedding Photos of Washington DC

The following “Washington DC” 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 DC” 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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A beautiful bride stands near a window at Royal Sonesta DC. She looks over her shoulder at vibrant flowers, holding her bouquet and wearing a stunning veil.
The Enchanting Bride: Embracing Elegance amidst Vibrant Blooms at Royal Sonesta DC
Close-up shot of the bride's foot care essentials neatly arranged at the Royal Sonesta DC, preparing for her big day
Wedding Bliss: Bride's Foot Care Essentials Gracefully Assembled at Royal Sonesta DC
In a lifestyle engagement photoshoot at the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in Washington, DC, a couple walking towards the camera with a relaxed and casual demeanour. The image is in a vertical format.
A Casual Stroll: A Relaxed Engagement Portrait at the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in Washington, DC
In Washington, DC, a couple in love poses for an engagement photoshoot at the Lincoln Memorial. They stand at the center, ready to kiss, while the symmetrical building serves as a beautiful backdrop.
Love's Embrace at the Lincoln: A Stunning Engagement Portrait in Washington, DC
A bridesmaids in Washington, DC have heartwarming and emotional reactions as the bride reveals her beautiful wedding day look
The Heartwarming Reveal: Emotional Bridesmaids in Washington, DC React to the Bride's Beautiful Wedding Day Look
A beautifully composed wedding photo at District Winery in DC showcases the bride's portrait. The off-center posing and wood paneling create a minimalist frame accentuated by vertical lines.
DC's District Winery: Capturing Wedding Elegance with Off-Center Bride Posing and Minimalist Framing
The bride tosses her bra across the room while getting ready in her wedding gown at the Royal Sonesta DC
Bridal Liberation: Capturing the Unforgettable Moments at Royal Sonesta DC
A couple in Washington, DC stands in front of Eastern Market, looking at each other for an engagement portrait
Romantic Engagement Portrait at Eastern Market in Washington, DC
The couple poses in front of the iconic dome for their engagement portrait, capturing the love and connection between them in the nation's capital
Capturing Love and Connection: A Stunning Engagement Portrait in Front of Washington D.C.'s Iconic Dome
At the Kennedy Center, the couple shared a tender kiss on the Terrace, with the symmetrical and geometric backdrop of the iconic building contrasting against the clear blue sky.
Serene Elegance: A Wedding Love Story Unfolded at the Kennedy Center Terrace
The Kennedy Center - Washington DC wedding venue: The couple enjoys a delightful spin on the terrace, dancing under the blue sky
Washington DC Wedding Venue: The Kennedy Center - Delightful Terrace Spin Under the Blue Sky
In this engagement wedding photography session, a couple is captured in a charming portrait at Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC, playfully posing by a massive art mural on an urban wall, with beautiful lens flare effect
Georgetown Waterfront, Washington, DC: Captivating Engagement Wedding Photography Session with Urban Mural and Lens Flare
A photo of a couple smiling and dancing on a boardwalk in Georgetown Waterfront, Washington DC, taken during a sunny afternoon
Georgetown Waterfront, Washington DC: Smiling Couple Dancing on Boardwalk During Sunny Afternoon
At District Winery in Washington DC, the newlyweds shared a humorous moment as the groom dipped the bride with a wedding guest filling the empty space where her head had been
The newlyweds shared a humorous moment at DC's District Winery, with a wedding guest taking the bride's place in an "empty dip"
A couple in Washington D.C, adorned with tattoos, posed for a wedding photo in the sunshine, against the backdrop of distinctive street murals on U Street
Washington D.C's U Street: Tattooed Couple in Sunshine Pose for Engagement Photo Against Street Murals
The couple can be seen in the Museum of Natural History in DC, with an impressive backdrop of a painted artwork of flying dinosaurs
DC Museum of Natural History: Engagement Photo of Couple with Flying Dinosaurs
The couple had their engagement session in U Street, DC, with creative photography showcasing an urban vibe with street art and sunshine
U Street, DC Engagement Session - Capturing Creative Urban Vibes with Street Art & Sunshine
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 couple struck a stoic pose in the St Vincent Wine bar, Washington DC, for a memorable engagement wedding portrait taken by a creative photographer
Washington DC's St Vincent Wine Bar: Creative Engagement Wedding Portrait of a Stoic Couple
The couple was creatively captured in a minimalistic portrait with all sky in the background at Gravelly Point, Washington DC, making the blue sky a prominent feature
Gravelly Point, Washington DC Engagement: Creative Minimalistic Portrait with Blue Sky Feature
The couple was photographed in front of a street art wall in Washington DC, with a red brick building adding to the urban atmosphere
Washington DC Street Art Engagement Photo of Couple in Front of Red Brick Building
The woman joyfully kisses his cheek as he grins, captured in a black and white image taken in Georgetown, Washington DC
Georgetown, Washington DC: Joyful Kiss as He Grins in Engagement Photo
A beautifully composed wedding photo showcasing the bride's stunning ring, delicate bracelet, and cherished heirloom purse, taken at The Thompson Hotel in Washington DC
Sophisticated Elegance: A Timeless Wedding Moment at The Thompson Hotel, Washington DC
A couple in formal attire poses against a striking architectural backdrop at their wedding at The Thompson Hotel in Washington DC
Enchanting Vows Amongst Architectural Splendor: A love story at The Thompson Hotel in Washington DC
A romantic couple gazes adoringly at each other in the enchanting barrel room of District Winery in Washington DC
Enchanting Romance: A Gaze in the Barrel Room at District Winery
The couple embrace on an upper walkway of the National Portrait Gallery, DC, with the museum's dark tones and geometric shapes providing warmth and depth to their engagement announcement portrait
National Portrait Gallery, DC: Couple's Engagement Announcement in Dark Tones and Geometric Shapes
The couple embraced in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, surrounded by museum guests and twinkling lights, as they posed for their save-the-date engagement announcement portrait
Washington, DC National Portrait Gallery Engagement Image: Couple Embrace Among Twinkling Lights
The couple posed surrounded by prism-like colors in light streaks for their Save-the-Date engagement announcement portrait at the National Portrait Gallery in DC
National Portrait Gallery, DC: Engagement Save-the-Date Portrait with Colorful Light Streaks

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