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.

In the lush Garden of Viterbo, amidst palm tree branches, the groom lovingly embraces the bride, sharing a joyful smile.

Passionate Love Blossoms in the Tropical Oasis of Viterbo's Enchanting Gardens

In the charming vineyards of San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, a glorious wedding session unfolds with a passionate kiss between the bride and groom, an exquisite tilt in their embrace.

Passionate Embrace: A Captivating Wedding Day Portrait in San Floriano del Collio

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Captured in the heart of Paris, the newlyweds share a timeless kiss after their ceremony. The black-and-white portrait, framed by a church doorway, reflects the artistic essence of their wedding day.

Parisian Reverie: A Timeless Kiss in the Heart of Love

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Wedding couple at Villa Miani, Rome, during sunset. They face each other in a romantic partial silhouette effect. Warm tones and golden sunlight add to the atmosphere.

Golden Eternity: A Roman Romance at Villa Miani as Sunset Illuminates Love

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Capturing love in the Italian Alps, this award-winning portrait showcases a passionate couple bathed in warm, romantic light during a breathtaking sunset in Biella, Italy.

Amore in the Italian Alps: A Passionate Couple's Breathtaking Sunset

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Capturing the enchantment of a wedding night, an award-winning photographer illuminated a stunning bride as she dances under a grand tree at Cornhill Castle, South Lanarkshire, creating a breathtaking image with off camera flash.

Enchanted Bride Dances Under Grand Tree at Cornhill Castle

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An intimate pose captured in the majestic Swiss Alps, as the groom affectionately kisses the bride's cheek while she adorns a radiant smile, with a stunning view serving as a picturesque backdrop.

Majestic Romance in the Swiss Alps: A Radiant Kiss Captured

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Wedding portrait captured in Villefranche de Lonchat, Dordogne, France. A couple embraces, her tender touch on the groom's face, on the brink of a kiss, amidst a black and white ambiance with a gentle haze.

VILLEFRANCHE DE LONCHAT: A Captivating Embrace in the French Countryside

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A captivating low angle detail shot at the exquisite St. Mina Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, as wedding rings are gracefully passed on by the witness to the hands of the couple.

GRACEFUL RING EXCHANGE: St. Mina Church's Captivating Low Angle Detail Shot

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Newlyweds strike a pose near the rustic brick wall at Residence House, Ruse, Bulgaria. This award-winning artistic portrait captures their joyful smiles and love for one another in black and white.

Blissful Unison: Artistic Wedding Portrait in Residence House, Ruse, Bulgaria

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Newlyweds stand on isolated stumps, capturing their love amidst the serene beauty of Germany's Schwäbische Alb. A striking black-and-white portrait celebrating the couple's unique bond.

Love Unveiled: A Serene Black-and-White Portrait in Germany's Schwäbische Alb

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In a dimly lit room, a romantic couple in Nanning, China, embraces with the rainbow hues of light illuminating their faces in a captivating wedding shot.

Captivating Rainbow Embrace: A Glamorous Nanning Wedding Portrait Illuminated by Love

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Award-winning wedding portrait captures the romance as the bride and groom joyfully pose amidst a picturesque snowfall. The grandeur of Mellon Institute adds a timeless charm to the captivating black and white scene.

Enchanting Snowfall: Timeless Romance at Mellon Institute's Grandeur

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Enchanting Snowfall: Timeless Romance at Mellon Institute's Grandeur

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Wedded bliss captured at Domaine de la Chopiniere, Indre-et-Loire - a sunset masterpiece. The bride and groom bask in the golden hour glow, their love radiating through an expertly captured tender embrace.

Golden Hour Love: A Sunset Masterpiece at Domaine de la Chopiniere

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Iconic Love: A Captivating Milwaukee Urban Couple Portrait that Defines Forever

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The award-winning wedding photographer captures a special scene at Domaine de Réputé in Sainte Cécile, France. The image shows the bride, groom, and their children wearing vintage-style shoes that perfectly complement the venue's charm.

Charming Vintage Style: A Family Wedding Portrait at Domaine de Réputé

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In this wedding portrait captured at Palacio de los Cordova in Granada, Spain, the bride and groom stand face to face in the palace garden. Their silhouettes contrast beautifully in the lush setting.

ROYAL ROMANCE IN THE GARDEN: A PALATIAL OASIS OF LOVE

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Captured in the streets of Málaga, Spain, a portrait of the bride and groom showcases their love against a vibrant painted wall mural.

Vibrant Love: A Spanish Romance Immortalized on Málaga's Painted Streets

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Bride and groom embrace in a lush garden at Carmen de los Mártires, Granada, Spain. The romantic setting adds to the beauty of this award-winning wedding day portrait.

Lush Love: Award-Winning Romance Blooms at Carmen de los Mártires

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In the beautiful setting of Almería, Spain, this award-winning wedding photographer captured a romantic kiss. The bride and groom stand on the beach, under a veil, in a symmetrical pose, face-to-face.

Symmetrical Sands: Award-winning Wedding Photographer Captures Romantic Kiss in Almería

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A stunning black and white photograph captures the bride and groom running hand in hand at the romantic Carmen de los Mártires in Granada, Spain. Her flowing veil and gown add to the beautiful scene.

Hand in hand, love at Carmen de los Mártires: an artistic wedding photo

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A romantic wedding portrait captures the magic of love as the bride and groom lay on a beautiful beach in Málaga, Spain. The overhead view and yin and yang positioning make this image truly award-winning.

Beach Bliss: A Mesmerizing Wedding Portrait in Málaga, Spain

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An award-winning wedding photographer captures love at the serene Nomade Lodge in Seine-et-Marne. This romantic portrait showcases an intimate couple under a veil and trees, radiating happiness and affection.

Serene Nomade Lodge: A Captivating Portrait of Love and Affection

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The artistic wedding photographer captures an intimate detail pic at Hethfelton House in Dorset, where the couple lovingly adjust their newly exchanged wedding rings. The black and white image emphasizes the beauty of their intertwined hands.

Interwoven Promises: Intimate exchange amidst Hethfelton House's allure, Dorset's elegance mesmerizes

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This award-winning drone camera portrait showcases the stunning Algae bloom at Deans Court, Wimborne, Dorset, UK. The couple gracefully lay on a pontoon, framed by vibrant greens, on this beautifully cloudy wedding day.

Enchanted Algae Bloom: Aerial Wedding Portrait at Deans Court, UK

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An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up image of the bride's bleeding feet, as the groom lovingly helps her buckle her white wedding shoe on the vibrant green grass in Edmonton, Canada.

Soothing Love: Bride's Bleeding Feet, Edmonton's Grass Represents Resilience

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Bride and groom share a heartfelt embrace atop Tent Ridge in Kananaskis, Canada. Against a stunning orange sunset, their love creates a romantic portrait to treasure forever.

Tent Ridge Embrace: Love's Portrait Amidst a Fiery Sunset

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Captured at the stunning Malcom hotel in Canmore, Canada, this award-winning photo showcases the romance of a couple's wedding day against a breathtaking backdrop of majestic mountains through the hotel's magnificent windows.

Mountain Bliss: A Captivating Wedding Day Embraced by Serene Canadian Beauty

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In Banff, Canada, an award-winning wedding photographer captures a mesmerizing image at the Banff Gondola. The picture showcases a romantic winter ceremony with the breathtaking Rocky Mountains and a reflection in the scene.

Majestic Banff: Winter Love Shines in Gondola's Serene Reflection

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