Wedding Photos of Beauty

The following “Beauty” 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 “Beauty” 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 close-up image capturing the bride getting her makeup done at Windows on the Lake in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.
Bride Beautified by Brushes at Windows on the Lake in Lake Ronkonkoma
A talented wedding photographer created a breathtaking bridal portrait at Château la Mogère during the golden hour, resulting in an award-winning image capturing the beauty of the bride
Château la Mogère's Golden Hour: Capturing the Beauty of the Bride
In an award-winning image, a wedding photographer captures a breathtaking bridal portrait at the picturesque Domaine de Belfonds. The stunning bride holds her bouquet, near a window in a room filled with natural light.
Domaine de Belfonds: Blooming Beauty Beside Sunlit Window Bliss
Wedding photo captured at Burley Manor in Hampshire, UK. The bride and groom stand face-to-face, surrounded by grazing deer on a lush grassy landscape, bathed in gentle, low lighting.
Deer-kissed Eternity: Romantic Exchange Amidst Serene Hampshire Wilderness at Burley Manor
Wedding photo taken at The Grand Hotel, Tynemouth, England, UK capturing a black and white detail shot of the bride's dress lacing, evoking a vintage feel.
Vintage Elegance: Capturing the Timeless Beauty of a Bride's Lacing at The Grand Hotel
In the lovely town of Gonzaga in Mantua, Italy, at the bride's home, a wedding photo captures the bride's shoes and her hands on her legs during her makeup session.
GORGEOUS GONZAGA: Bride's Preparations Reveal Beauty from Feet to Fingertips
Newlyweds sparkle in this award-winning portrait taken in Sicily, Italy. Overflowing with joy, the couple basks in the beauty of their wedding day, posing with a vibrant blue convertible sports car.
Elegance in Italy: Newlyweds Sparkle with Joy in Sicily's Charm
An award-winning wedding detail picture captures the bride barefoot on a pebble beach in the Basque Country, France. The cool blue tones add an artistic touch to the image.
Barefoot on Pebble: An Artistic Wedding Picture in Basque Country
Capturing the essence of love amidst scenic beauty in the charming Ardeche region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this intimate outdoor photograph focuses on the affectionate connection between a couple through a tender kiss.
ARDÈCHE ROMANCE: WEDDING LOVE BLOSSOMS AMIDST FRENCH LANDSCAPE
In her exquisite wedding dress, the Sao Paulo Bride sits gracefully by a large round window as soft, ethereal light filters in, illuminating her beauty and creating a captivating portrait
Sao Paulo Bride's Captivating Portrait: Exquisite Wedding Dress & Ethereal Light Illuminate Beauty
At Humble House Taipei, Taiwan, a beautiful wedding moment was captured as the bride looked on at her father and groom hugging fondly
In Taipei, Taiwan, at Humble House, a touching wedding moment occurred when the bride witnessed her dad and groom hug warmly
At a home in Florissant, Colorado, a beautiful image of the bride getting ready for her wedding day was captured while one of her bridesmaids shed tears of joy upon seeing her dressed for the ceremony
A picture of the bride in Florissant, Colorado preparing for her wedding brought tears of joy from a bridesmaid
This romantic image captures the bride setting up their wedding night accommodation in an outdoor tent on the stunning Island of Iona
The bride is pictured setting up a wedding night tent on Iona Island, a romantic setting
Ritrattistica, Piazza Sordello, Mantova, Italia wedding bride artistic image session In the atrium of a building with beautiful light as the bride positions herself to enhance the beauty of her eyes
Ritrattistica, Piazza Sordello, Mantova, Italia wedding bride artistic image session In the atrium of a building with beautiful light as the bride positions herself to enhance the beauty of her eyes
Granada - Spain artistic wedding photo of the couple embracing Between lights
A wedding photo of the couple embracing, surrounded by twinkling lights and vibrant lamps
Lolo Pass, Idaho fine art wedding portrait image of the bride/groom with some trees and a great reflection
wedding portrait image of the bride/groom with some trees and a great reflection
A black and white photograph of a bride and groom holding hands and highlighting Heretat de Guardia's ceremony captures the beauty of the special day
A photo of a bride and grooms hands at Heretat de Guardia captures the wedding day details
A photo taken upon arrival at Church San Benedetto Abate in Cetraro, Calabria, captures the intricate detail of the wedding dress and veil
The wedding dress and veil of the bride from Cetraro, Calabria were captured in detail in her photos taken at Church San Benedetto Abate
This high-angle shot captured in South Yorkshire, is an exquisite detail of the bride, showcasing her immaculate makeup application; vibrant red lipstick adorns her lips, adding a touch of elegance to her enchanting beauty
Exquisite Detail of the Bride: Immaculate Makeup Application with Vibrant Red Lipstick
Wedding shoot with Hangzhou City bride getting hair done with lights and mirror
Wedding shoot with Hangzhou City bride getting hair done with lights and mirror
Pictures of bride getting makeup by a top Zuid Holland wedding photographer
Pictures of bride getting makeup by a top Zuid Holland wedding photographer
Bride's make-up while Dad is eating | France wedding photographer
Artistry in Motion: Capturing the Bride's Make-Up and Dad's Delight
Bruisyard Hall, Suffolk, UK | Bride and her party getting ready
Unveiling Elegance: A Bride's Journey at Bruisyard Hall
Ho Chi Minh wedding photography of eye makeup getting applied to bride in Vietnam
Beauty Blooms in Ho Chi Minh: A Bride's Eye Makeup Ritual
Church Wedding photography in LA of a Flower Girl
Blossoming Beauty: The Graceful Flower Girl at an LA Church Wedding
Wedding photo shoot in Yakima, WA with bride wiping tears
Emotional Elegance: A Bride's Tears in Yakima

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