Wedding Photos of Wedding documentary

The following “Wedding documentary” 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 “Wedding documentary” 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 documentary-style wedding detail photograph taken at the Battery in Manhattan, New York, showcasing the vibrant colors and intricate details of a Hindu wedding ceremony.

An Intricate Hindu Wedding Ceremony Captured at The Battery, Manhattan: Vibrant Colors Galore

A candid documentary shot taken at the wedding reception venue, Domaine de l'Écart in Burgundy, France, showcasing the bride's elegant dance moves as her feet gracefully move across the floor, emphasizing her shoes and dress during a festive day.

Elegant Dance Amidst Festive Atmosphere: Bride's Graceful Moves at Domaine de l'Écart, Burgundy, France

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China wedding photo from a Zhejiang Home showing Wedding documentary in Asia as the bride and bridesmaids prepare

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Documentary wedding photography of groom and guys at Thompson Falls, Montana reception

Documentary wedding photography of groom and guys at a Thompson Falls, Montana reception

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Documentary wedding photography of bride and groom cutting cake with flames and sparklers in Bursa, Turkey

Flames of Love: A Documentary Wedding in Bursa

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Knoxville documentary wedding photo of bride and mom sharing a moment before Tennessee ceremony

Southern Sentiments: A Knoxville Wedding Tale

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PACA documentary wedding images of guests outside photo booth at reception

Candid Captures: Guests Embracing the Moment at the Reception Photo Booth

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