Wedding Photos of Black background

The following “Black background” 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 “Black background” 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 captivating black-and-white portrait captures the bride embracing her groom from behind, in an outdoor setting at Maria's Garten, Araquari, Santa Catarina.

Unforgettable Embrace: A Breathtaking Portrait at Maria's Garten, Araquari, Santa Catarina

Turkish Tale of Love: Mesmerizing Cappadocia Engaged Couple Strikes a Pose, One Locks Eyes, the Other Veiled in Mystery

profile portrait looking into camera Cappadocia engagement photography black background Cappadocia Turkey

A couple cuddles in nature during their engagement photo shoot in Rambouillet

Romantic Bliss in Rambouillet: Captivating Engagement Shoot Chronicles Love Amidst Nature's Embrace

Rambouillet Yvelines Cuddling black background Rambouillet Engagement Session

Loures, Lisboa is the location where a couple is posing for a minimalistic engagement portrait

Stunning Minimalistic Engagement Portrait in Loures, Lisboa

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An engagement portrait in Córdoba, Spain captured a tender moment of a couple, showing a loving kiss on the head against a dramatic black backdrop

Capturing a Tender Moment: Stunning Engagement Portrait in Córdoba, Spain Featuring an Intimate Kiss on the Head

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At Hoxton Docks in London, UK, a striking image captures the second a cake piñata is struck, propelling it through the air against a backdrop of black space illuminated by glowing lights.

London Wedding: Striking Image of Piñata Cake Flying Amidst Black Space

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Chateau de Farcheville, France - A close-up photograph showcases champagne glasses coming together in a toast against a striking black background

Chateau de Farcheville, France: A Toast with Champagne Glasses on a Striking Black Background

luxury romantic historic location sparkling wine cheers black and white close-up photograph

Artistic Wedding Day Portrait at Manoir de Vacheresses: Bride's Reflection in Mirror with Bouquet

reflection photography brides profile portrait photography Nogent le Roi wedding venue black background elegant wedding bridal portrait

At Villa la Palagina in Tuscany, Italy, a captivating image captures the bride's eyes as she gets her makeup done, featuring a minimalist, black-and-white composition against a dark background.

TUSCAN EYES: A Captivating Wedding Shot Unveiling Elegance in Monochrome Glamour

makeup Tuscany minimalistic portrait brides eyes Villa la Palagina Italy blake and white

A creative wedding image captured in Delhi, India, showcasing the bride in a vibrant red dress through a portrait taken in a hotel room

Delhi, India: Vibrant Red Dress Wedding Portrait in Hotel Room by Creative Photographer

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A talented photographer captured a romantic engagement session of a couple in Macae, where the interplay of light and shadows emphasizes their profiles

Macae Engagement Session: Talented Photographer Captures Romantic Photos Emphasizing Couples' Profiles with Light and Shadows

Macae Engagement Photography black background profile portrait Macaé light and shadows Rio de Janeiro

The Swiss couple stood close together in their elegant attire, their portrait taken against a black background while sheltered under a beautifully lit umbrella

Portrait of Swiss couple in elegant attire, sheltered under a beautifully lit umbrella against black background

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The romantic embrace of two newlyweds at Hampton Court House, London, was captured in a passionate image

The tender embrace of the newlyweds was a captivating symbol of their devotion

London tender embrace Richmond upon Thames London photographer Bushy Park Hampton Court House black background

The wedding rings on an all black background from a wedding at Castello di Rosciano in Perugia, Italy

The striking visual of the wedding rings on an all black background encapsulated an aura of style and grace

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The Sao Paulo bride looks up to the soft light source, her veil covering her face, with her head tilted back gracefully

The bride gracefully tilts her head back, her veil obscuring her face, basking in the soft light

São Paulo bride soft light Brazil sao paulo photographer São Paulo black background

This multi-exposure, multi-colored portrait of the brides in a Minneapolis barn captures the pride and joy of the special day

This portrait captures the joyous spirit of the brides on their special day with an artistic combination of multiple exposures and colors

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The Nanping Fujian home photo of the groom and bride facing each other in opposition symbolizes the perfect balance of yin and yang

In Nanping Fujian, the opposing positions of groom and bride symbolize the perfect balance of yin and yang

Nanping Fujian sliver of light black background Yin and Yang Fujian photographer

She said yes, post marriage proposal picture session in Vieux, Lyon with a black background, nice light, and a kiss to his cheek

black background Lyon Castille Alma Vieux Lyon photographer kiss on cheek

World's most innovative and best San Galgano Abbey wedding day portraits of The Groom and The Bride with a dark black background

San Galgano Abbey wedding portraits Siena groom Italy San galgano Abbey black background Tuscany

Italy wedding image in BW of the brides dress at home,

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Ohio wedding image of the brides Shoes at home with cool lights,

Ohio wedding image cool lights Cleveland black background bridal detail picture cleveland photographer home

Dorset engaged couple picture session with a minimal black background

Dorset Dorset engagement session black background

Vosges mini couple photo session at the studio before the wedding day with a solid black background

Vosges couple photo session solid Vosges Vosges pre wedding picture studio black background

Ankara, Kizilcahamam artistic wedding portrait picture in the house of the couple, at the end of the party a quick couple session

At the end of the party, the couple had a quick couple session for an artistic wedding portrait picture in their house, with colorful lanterns overhead

Ankara Wedding Portrait black background Kizilcahamam Ankara photographer hanging lanterns Ankara

artistic wedding couple portrait with many bokeh lights against a black background

Rosewood Bangkok luxurious bokeh lights artistic Bangkok wedding photography creative

black and white wedding portrait of the couple standing against an all black background

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Reception venue profile portrait session with two men

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The engaged couple posed face-to-face for a stunning profile portrait with a black background, celebrating their love and commitment to each other in a dramatic and intimate image

black background Aachen Engagement Photo Aachen Germany profile portrait

Pisa, Italy Photography | Pre-Wedding Engagement with black background!

The pre-wedding engagement photos featured the couple in formal clothing, with a black background

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An Oise couple in BW, toast to their future together

Two lovebirds savor the moment of their engagement, illuminated by the photographer, as they toast to their future together

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