Wedding Photos of Bride and groom

The following “Bride and groom” 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 and groom” 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.

Drenched in love, the wedding guests make their way to the ceremony, embracing the rain with umbrellas and - captured in a dramatic black and white image at Hildene, Manchester, VT.

Wedding Guests Embrace Rain with Umbrellas in Black and White at Hildene, Manchester, VT

At Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy, the bride and groom share laughter and joy, moving through vibrant tunnels of waving ribbons held by their enthusiastic guests.

Bride and Groom Share Joyful Moment Through Ribbon Tunnels at Castello Bevilacqua, Verona, Italy

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An intimate moment captured in black and white at Ataköy, Istanbul, as the bride and groom share their first dance under romantic string lights at their reception.

Bride and Groom's First Dance Under String Lights in Ataköy, Istanbul

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Bride and groom celebrating their wedding with guests in AFAI, Canoas Rio Grande do Sul.

Bride and Groom Celebrate Wedding with Guests at AFAI, Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul

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A loving couple captured in a picturesque Old World scene by the seaside in Trieste, Italy, on their special day.

Loving Couple Captured in Picturesque Old World Seaside Scene on Wedding Day in Trieste, Italy

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At Oxford Oaks Farms, the groom lovingly pushes the swing as the bride enjoys the ride with the joy and innocence of a little girl.

Groom Lovingly Pushes Swing as Bride Enjoys Ride with Joy and Innocence at Oxford Oaks Farms

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Bride and groom visit groom's grandmother at her home in Chiavari, Italy after their wedding ceremony.

Groom's Grandmother's Love Still Shines: Newlyweds Visit Chiavari Home After Nuptials

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In this photo taken at a wedding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a couple takes a break in their indoor couples room as their Dalmatian dog joins them.

Newlyweds Share Intimate Moment with Beloved Dalmatian in Luxurious Dubai Wedding Setting

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A striking bride and groom radiate love and happiness in a dreamy sunset portrait, capturing the essence of their unforgettable wedding day in Slovenia

Bride and Groom Radiate Joy in Enchanting Slovenian Sunset Portrait

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A couple embraces, about to kiss, captured in a black and white close-up against a dark background during their pre-wedding photo session in Sardinia, Italy.

Sardinia, Italy: Couple Embraces in Black and White Close-Up Pre-Wedding Photo Session

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A bride and groom sit at a rundown bus stop in Athens, Greece, their vibrant traditional Indian attire standing out against the shabby surroundings.

Athens, Greece: A Beautiful Blend of Cultures at a Rundown Bus Stop

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Newlyweds jump for joy in front of a charming Parisian door at their Île-de-France reception venue.

Newlyweds Leap into Happily Ever After at Enchanting Île-de-France Venue

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A husband and wife stroll along oceanfront pool at Tunnels Beaches, with a romantic mirror image in glowing sunset at their wedding reception in Devon, England.

TUNNELS BEACHES | A Glowing Oceanfront Wedding Pic in Devon

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A romantic image captured as the groom lifts his bride on a rustic path in the forest surrounded by lush greenery in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Wedding Pic | Romantic Groom Lifts Bride on Rustic Forest Path Surrounded by Greenery

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Image of bride's hand gently holding groom's neck, flaunting her wedding ring, in the beautiful setting of The Gathering Barn in Wiltshire. B&W center-framed composition adds a touch of elegance to the photo.

THE GATHERING BARN | Bride's Hand Displays Wedding Ring While Gently Holding Groom's Neck in Wiltshire

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Shot of groom's hand and phone capturing a selfie with the bride, adding a playful touch to their memorable wedding day in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI | Unique Selfie Captured by Groom with Bride on Wedding Day

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Bride and groom make a stunning entrance into their wedding at an outdoor venue in sunny Zurich, Switzerland, with the bride elegantly holding a red parasol and a vintage black and red car in the background.

Elegant Bride's Parasol and Vintage Car Add Charm to Outdoor Wedding in Zurich

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At the Socerb Castle in Slovenia, the bride beams with joy as she holds her bouquet while seated at the head table, with her groom standing proudly behind her.

Wedding Bliss at Socerb Castle in Slovenia: Beaming Bride and Proud Groom Take Center Stage

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Romantic bride and groom portrait captured at an old chapel in Serre Chevalier, Hautes Alpes, France.

SERRE CHEVALIER WEDDINGS | Romantic Couple Portrait Captured at an Old Chapel in Hautes Alpes, France

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Romantic image captured in the picturesque Voiron city park as the groom lovingly kisses his bride's hand adorned with her dazzling engagement ring.

VOIRON CITY PARK | Groom lovingly kisses bride's engagement ring in image

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Moselle wedding day detail shot of bride and groom's hand-in-hand with their wedding bands in front of a picturesque field at sunset.

MOSELLE WEDDING DAY DETAIL | Couple is Hand-In-Hand with Sunset Field Backdrop

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Wedding portrait of a couple dancing in a grotto in Anglet, France, with OCF backlit strobe lighting.

ANGLET, FRANCE | Stunning Couple Dancing In Grotto, Illuminated by Strobe

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The bride and groom gracefully share their first dance at the elegant East Keswick Village Hall in Leeds, UK.

Bride and Groom Share First Dance at Elegant East Keswick Village Hall in Leeds, UK

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Wedding day portrait of the couple, isolated in their own little world under a beautiful arch at their reception venue in Poitiers.

WEDDING DAY PORTRAIT | Couple in Their Own Little World Under Beautiful Arch | Poitiers Reception

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A couple on their wedding day braves a strong snowstorm with their wedding party in Canmore, Alberta, Canada.

A Beautiful Winter Wedding in Canmore, Alberta | Snowstorm Bride & Groom & Bridal Party

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Cafe Fiore, Ventura Ca: Classic romance captured as bride and groom sway in an intimate dance and share a tender kiss. Timeless moment in a black and white vertical photo.

Cafe Fiore, Ventura Ca: A Timeless and Intimate Moment of Classic Romance Captured in Stunning Black and White

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Ardeche's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region serves as the backdrop for this beautiful wedding. The happy couple is surrounded by loved ones, at the warm outdoor reception and a guard of honour.

Capturing the Serenity of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: a Heartwarming Wedding Celebration Surrounded by Love and Nature

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Captured at the beautiful Villa Catignano in Siena, this wedding photo captures the fun of the groom playfully pouring a drink for his bride around a corner, creating a sense of mystery and romance.

Unveiling the Siena Villa Wedding: A Groom's Playful Pour

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Wedding day portrait of a bride and groom in Zuid Holland, Netherlands, captured during a romantic photoshoot on the grass surrounded by lush foliage and beautiful flowers.

Netherlands Wedding Day Couple Portrait | A Romantic Photoshoot in Zuid Holland

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Stunning wedding portrait at Huize Druivelaar in Breda, the Netherlands, featuring the happy couple surrounded by lush greenery.

HUIZE DRUIVELAAR COUPLE | Stunning Wedding Portrait at Luxurious Breda Estate

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