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The following “Bridesmaids” 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 “Bridesmaids” 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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At a residence in Alameda, CA, the bride stands in her dress in the bedroom as two bridesmaids adjust the back of her gown.
Bride Stands In Bedroom As Bridesmaids Adjust Gown At Alameda Residence Wedding
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At Aldie Mansion, PA, four bridesmaids admire the bride's finished look before the ceremony.
Bridesmaids Admire Bride’s Finished Look Before Ceremony At Aldie Mansion, Pennsylvania
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In Glenariff, Northern Ireland, the bride waits outside the church, holding two bridesmaids' bouquets aloft, capturing a moment of excitement and readiness for the ceremony.
The Bride Holds Bridesmaids' Bouquets at Glenariff Church
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At First Baptist Church in Decatur, the bride gathers with her bridesmaids for a heartfelt prayer before the ceremony, creating a touching moment of support, faith, and anticipation as they prepare for her special day.
Bride and Bridesmaids Share Touching Moment at First Baptist Church in Decatur
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At the bride's home in Foggia, Apulia, the bride, dressed in white, is seated and surrounded by her bridesmaids, who are dressed in blue dresses.
Bride in White Surrounded by Bridesmaids in Blue Dresses Creates Elegant Scene at Home in Foggia, Apulia
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At La Chartreuse de Pomier, a detail shot during the ceremony focuses on the delicate pearl detailing on the back of the bride's dress. In the softly blurred background, a small girl stands alongside two bridesmaids, adding a touching element.
Pearl-Adorned Bridal Dress with Bridesmaids and Girl in Soft Focus at La Chartreuse de Pomier
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At Swinton Park in North Yorkshire, UK, a bride and her bridesmaids are smiling as they are reflected in a wall full of different-shaped mirrors on the stair landing.
Reflected Joy: Bride and Bridesmaids at Swinton Park's Mirror Landing
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At St. Peter's Church in Guernsey, a black-and-white shot captures the bride, her father, and bridesmaids sharing a laugh as they enter. The scene, set in an old-world setting, highlights the joy and anticipation of the moment.
Entering with Laughter: Bride, Father, and Bridesmaids Share Joy at St. Peter's Church
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In a home in Paris, Île-de-France, the bridesmaids excitedly see the wedding dress for the first time as the bride walks into the room carrying it, in a moment filled with joy and anticipation.
Paris Home Scene of Dress Reveal Before Wedding
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In Paris, Île-de-France, bridesmaids slip on their shoes after a quick, playful dip in the fountain. This lighthearted scene transitions them from carefree fun to elegant dinner festivities.
Bridesmaids Slip on Shoes After Fountain Dip, Transitioning to Dinner Festivities in Paris, Île-de-France
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At Carr Bank in Nottinghamshire, UK, the bride gracefully descends the staircase, her train elegantly supported by bridesmaids. This coordinated effort highlights the beauty and teamwork involved.
Bride Descends Staircase at Carr Bank, Nottinghamshire, Bridesmaids Supporting Train in Elegant Teamwork Display
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A group of bridesmaids in colorful dresses at Blackstone Rivers Ranch smile and gasp with excitement as they see the bride enter the room just before the wedding ceremony. The room is full of happiness and anticipation.
Bridesmaids Gasp, Smile at Bride's Reveal Before Blackstone Rivers Ranch Wedding
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At Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA, the bride and her wedding party gently struggle with arranging her veil. Laughter and teamwork fill the moment as they work together to perfect the look.
Bride and Wedding Party Adjust Veil Amid Laughter at Paradise Point Resort and Spa
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At the bride's home in Versailles, three bridesmaids carefully assist the bride with her dress, ensuring every detail is perfect, while another bridesmaid watches.
Bridesmaids Fawn Over Bride at Versailles Home Before Wedding
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In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel room, the bride, with her back to the camera, shares a surprise hidden under her robe with her bridesmaids. Their faces light up with surprise and delight as they react to the unexpected reveal.
In a Cleveland, Ohio hotel room, the bride reveals a surprise under her robe to her bridesmaids, whose faces light up with surprise and delight at the unexpected visuals.
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At a family home in Portland, UK, the brides father shares a heartfelt hug under the sun during the outdoor ceremony, with bridesmaids lined up behind them, witnessing the touching display of unity and affection.
Portland Wedding: Father, Bride Share Emotional Hug During Ceremony
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At Greentrees Estate in West Sussex, bridesmaids gather around a mirror to apply their makeup. Their reflections capture the excitement and camaraderie as they prepare for the wedding celebration.
Bridesmaids Share Makeup Moments Reflecting Joy at Greentrees Estate, West Sussex
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At the groom's brother's house in Poitiers, a detail shot captures the bride's feet in elegant shoes surrounded by the bare feet of her bridesmaids, highlighting the contrast and camaraderie among the women.
Bride's Shoes Surrounded by Bridesmaids' Bare Feet in Detail Shot at Poitiers House Wedding Prep
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In Poitiers, a detail shot captures the bride's hand tenderly holding the groom's hand, surrounded by the hands of her bridesmaids, creating a beautiful composition of unity and connection.
Bride's Tender Hand Holding Groom's Surrounded by Bridesmaids' Hands in Poitiers Detail Shot
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At the home of the newlyweds, the bridesmaids are bustling with excitement as they attend to the final details of the bride's dress and veil. With five bridesmaids assisting, they ensure everything is perfect for the day.
Five Bridesmaids Help Bride With Final Touches at Home Wedding
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At the Cork Factory Hotel, the wedding party strikes dramatic poses in the ceremony and reception space, presenting a challenging shot for the photographer due to the need to effectively light a large group indoors.
Wedding Party's Challenging Indoor Portrait at the Cork Factory Hotel Ceremony Space
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Bridesmaids forming a heart with hands for couple in convertible car on wedding day in Partinico, Italy.
Bridesmaids' Gesture for Newlyweds in Convertible in Partinico
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Five bridesmaids carefully drape the veil over the wedding dress during the final preparations at the Casa della Sposa in Moglia, Mantua, Italy.
Bridesmaids Perfectly Drape Veil Over Wedding Dress at Casa della Sposa, Mantua
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A great capture of the moment the bride appeared in her wedding dress at Franklin Commons in Phoenixville, PA, as her emotional bridesmaids dressed in shades of blue earned this photo a WPJA Spotlight award.
Tears of Joy: A Bride's Grand Entrance at Franklin Commons
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At Hollins House in Santa Cruz, California, the bride's bridesmaids tenderly tied her shoes, earning the moment a WPJA Spotlight award.
Heartfelt Assistance: Bridesmaids' Care at Hollins House
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A captivating moment captured in Orange County, California as the flower girl slips off her shoes and peers curiously at the bustling bridesmaids in the midst of an Egyptian wedding.
Innocent Curiosity: A Flower Girl's Gaze Amidst Celebration in Orange County
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Amidst the grandeur of a regal Old World building in Denver, Colorado, a group of bridesmaids and groomsmen share a moment of joy, captured in an award-winning photo.
Timeless Joy: Bridal Party Revelry in Denver's Old World Charm
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Evergreen Farms in Dayville, CT is the backdrop for this WPJA Spotlight award-winning image capturing a group hug and huge smiles amongst the beaming bride and her bridesmaids.
Sisterhood and Smiles: Joyful Embrace at Evergreen Farms
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A captivating shot taken at the Bride's home in San Bernardino, California has earned a WPJA Spotlight award for its portrayal of the Bride and her Bridesmaids preparing for the wedding ceremony.
Bridal Harmony: Preparations Unveiled in San Bernardino
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At her home in Monticelli Brusati, the bride was aided by her bridesmaids as she elegantly donned her earrings, captured in a standout image that recently earned a WPJA Spotlight award.
Bridesmaids Assisting Bride with Earrings at Her Home in Monticelli Brusati
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