Wedding Photos of Bride

The following “Bride” 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 “Bride” 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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Pre-wedding preparation of the bride in the bathroom at Guiche.
Bride's intimate pre-wedding preparation beautifully captured in Guiche bathroom
Bride with a mask on a bed at the Millennium Hotel Beijing wedding.
Bride elegantly poses in mask on bed at Millennium Hotel Beijing wedding
A beautiful bride prepares for her big day at Moxie Hotel in Brooklyn, NYC. In a black and white photo, she carefully puts on her heels against the backdrop of bright windows.
Beautiful Bride Prepares for Big Day at Moxie Hotel in Brooklyn, NYC: Black and White Photo Captures Her Putting on Heels Against Bright Window Backdrop
At Landhaus Nordhelle in Meinerzhagen, Sauerland, NRW, Germany, the bride gets a tattoo at the wedding venue after the ceremony. She and the artist are seated together at a booth table, capturing the unique moment.
Bride Gets Tattoo at Wedding Venue After Ceremony, Seated with Artist at Booth Table, Capturing Unique Moment at Landhaus Nordhelle in Meinerzhagen, Sauerland, NRW, Germany
The bride gracefully descends the stairs at Trevenna Barns in Cornwall, her reflection captured in the mirror.
Captivating Moment: Bride's Serene Staircase Descent in Cornwall
The bride stands while her bridal party gazed out the window with heavy anticipation at the Carmel Mission Basilica Museum in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California on wedding day.
California Dreamin': Bride and Bridesmaids Admire Scenic View at Carmel Mission Basilica Museum Wedding
In Var, France, a touching moment was captured as the bride shared a kiss with her mother-in-law during the religious ceremony on her wedding day.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Hug with Mother-in-Law During Religious Ceremony
Bride arriving in a vintage convertible sports car, with the historic monument of Ancona in the background.
Ancona's Historic Beauty Framed: Bride's Vintage Sports Car Steals the Spotlight
In Oise, the bride's hands expertly snip away at the shimmering ribbons cascading down from her vibrant bouquet as the ethereal fog creates a magical backdrop.
Bride's Skillful Snip of Shimmering Ribbons Enhances Ethereal Atmosphere in Oise
An intimate detail of the traditional Indian wedding ceremony at The Orangery At Settrington, captured in East Yorkshire, England.
Capturing the Beauty and Joy of a Traditional Indian Wedding at The Orangery At Settrington
A bride at Northbrook Park, Hampshire, UK engaging in the traditional Hindu ceremony of the seven steps, with a focus on her intricately decorated henna feet.
ntricate Henna Designs Adorn Feet of Northbrook Park Bride in Hindu Ceremony
Bride and groom share a loving exchange as he helps her adjust her garter in the beautiful garden surroundings of Northbrook Park in Hampshire, UK.
Bride and Groom Connect in a Stunning Outdoor Setting at Northbrook Park
A bride confidently strolls through the elegant corridors of a Parisian reception venue on her wedding day.
Romantic Rendezvous: A Bride's Dreamy Stroll Through Her Parisian Wedding Venue
On a street in Paris, the bride and groom share a joyful pose, making funny faces for the camera before their dinner party.
Bride and Groom Ham it Up on the Streets of the City of Love
Pre-ceremony anticipation at Domaine de la Bertrandie as the bride descends the stairs, champagne in hand.
From Staircase to Altar: The Artistic Aura of Domaine de la Bertrandie's Wedding Venue
Photo of the bride sipping a cocktail at Restaurant le Flore in Metz. The focus is on the intricate lace details of her dress.
METZ | Bride Enjoying Cocktail at Restaurant le Flore - Stunning Lace Details
Bride looking over the stairwell before the groom sees her at Domaine de la Clausade Mauguio wedding venue.
DOMAIN DE LA CLAUSADE MAUGUIO | Bride looking over stairwell before groom sees her at wedding venue
A group portrait of a bride and her girls dancing together in the dramatic lighting of Hambacher Schloss, creating a bold and dynamic image.
HAMBACHER SCHLOSS | Bold Wedding Portrait in Dramatic Light
At the front of St John the Baptist church in Clayton, West Sussex, England, the bride and groom jointly light a ceremonial candle in this detailed wedding day photo.
CLAYTON | Beautiful wedding ceremony detail shot of candle lighting at St. John the Baptist Church
A joyful and carefree image captured at the couple session during a home wedding reception in beautiful Vendée, France. The groom leaps joyfully, baring his feet, while his bride gracefully twirls her dress in the background.
French Fairytale: Groom's Carefree Leap Captured in Artistic Wedding Image
A beautiful scene for the bride and groom captured at Kleif Farm in Iceland, surrounded by majestic Iceland ponies rearing up towards each other while the couple holds hands.
KLEIF FARM WEDDING | Bride and Groom Embraced Near Majestic Iceland Ponies
A beautiful wedding day portrait captured at a reception venue Sherbrooke Castle Hotel in Glasgow. The bride and groom are backlit during a dance in this indoor session.
GLASGOW WEDDING | Backlit Bride and Groom Dancing at Reception Venue Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
Preparing for her big day at Ferme Sainte Anne in Langres, the bride is surrounded by her helpful bridesmaids as they put the finishing touches on her dress.
FERME SAINTE ANNE | Bride Surrounded by Helpful Bridesmaids as They Put Finishing Touches on Her Dress
Beaming bride greeted by tender groom embrace in beautiful Screveton, Nottinghamshire wedding day portrait in the garden setting.
SCREVETON, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | Beaming Bride Greeted by Tender Groom Embrace in Beautiful Wedding Day Portrait at the Garden

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