Wedding Photos of Bw

The following “Bw” 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 “Bw” 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 Zaragoza, Spain, a tightly framed black-and-white shot captures an engaged couple's faces turned in opposite directions, embodying a yin-yang composition. The artistic contrast highlights their connection and harmony.

Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, in Tight Black-and-White Frame | Yin-Yang Composition Highlights Connection and Harmony

In Trieste, Italy, a black-and-white portrait captures the groom as he gazes thoughtfully out the window, creating a timeless and contemplative image.

Groom Gazes Thoughtfully Out Window in Timeless Black-and-White Portrait Captured in Trieste, Italy

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At Villa Foscarini Cornaro in Gorgo Al Monticano, Treviso, Italy, a tight black-and-white shot captures the groom tenderly kissing the bride on the cheek, highlighting the warmth and intimacy of their day.

Groom's Tender Cheek Kiss Captured in Intimate Black-and-White Portrait at Villa Foscarini Cornaro, Italy

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In Ingelheim, Germany, the wedding couple share a kiss amidst the vineyards, captured in a black-and-white photo with symmetrical framing that places them at the center, enhancing the timeless and intimate atmosphere.

Couple's Kiss Centered in Symmetrical Black-and-White Vineyard Portrait in Ingelheim, Germany Wedding Scene

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In Portsmouth, a black-and-white shot captures the couple sharing a kiss as the veil gracefully blows in the wind, adding a timeless and romantic element to the photograph.

Couple's Kiss Captured in Timeless Black-and-White as Veil Blows Gracefully in Portsmouth Wind

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At a hotel in Nanping, Fujian, an outdoor black-and-white detail shot captures the bride and groom seated near an opening. Their hands reach toward each other, nearly in silhouette, creating an intimate and artistic depiction of their connection.

Bride and Groom's Hands Nearly Touch in Artistic Black-and-White at Nanping Hotel

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Groom Approaches Bride on Motorcycle, Their Silhouettes Strikingly Defined in High-Contrast Black-and-White Scene in Nanping, Fujian

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At their reception in Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom stand under the lights in the hallway of the function room. A high-contrast black-and-white shot captures the scene, emphasizing the couple's silhouettes and the dramatic light.

Bride and Groom's Silhouettes Highlighted Under Lights in High-Contrast Black-and-White at Fribourg Reception Hall

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In the garden of Schlosshotel Kronberg, the bride and groom partake in an outdoor couple session captured in high-contrast black and white, with a reflection mirrored below them, adding depth to the scene.

Bride and Groom's Outdoor Couple Session in High-Contrast Black and White with Reflected Mirror Effect in Schlosshotel Kronberg Garden

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Bride and Groom's Silhouettes Create Striking Contrast in Elegant Portrait at Evergreen Resort Hotel, Taiwan

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At the bride's home in Hertfordshire, a black-and-white top-down view captures the bride as she descends the stairs to see her family, highlighting the intricate lace details on the back of her dress.

Top-Down Black-and-White View Captures Bride's Descent, Highlighting Lace Details on Dress in Hertfordshire Home

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At the bride's house in Jamilena, Jaén, Spain, a black-and-white detail shot captures the delicate moment of hands buttoning the back of her dress, focusing on the intricate details of the getting-ready process.

Hands Buttoning Bride's Dress in Intricate Black-and-White Detail at Jamilena Home

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At the Church of Chantonnay in France, the bride arrives on her father's arm, beautifully silhouetted against the illuminated architecture of the church. The play of light highlights the building's grand features.

Bride Silhouetted on Father's Arm Against Illuminated Church of Chantonnay, France

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In Sarzana, Liguria, a black-and-white photograph captures a tender pose as the bride nestles her head into the groom's chest, creating an intimate and heartfelt image.

Bride Nestles into Groom's Chest in Tender Black-and-White Portrait Captured in Sarzana, Liguria

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At Ca Borghese in La Spezia, a black-and-white photograph captures a tender scene as the groom's tattooed hand gently reaches for the bride's face, just as they are about to share a kiss, highlighting the intimate details of their love.

Groom's Tattooed Hand Gently Cradles Bride's Face in Intimate Black-and-White Moment at Ca Borghese, La Spezia

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In Bologna, a black-and-white photograph captures a tender scene with the bride and groom, as the bride's veil elegantly sweeps across the entire frame, adding a dramatic and ethereal touch.

Bride's Veil Sweeps Dramatically Across Frame in Tender Black-and-White Portrait with Groom in Bologna

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In Mauguio, a black-and-white shot captures the hands of three women as they assist in closing the bride's dress. This intimate image highlights the supportive and collaborative effort of the bride's witnesses as they help her prepare for her special day.

Bride's Witnesses Collaborate in Intimate Black-and-White Dress Fitting in Mauguio

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At Domaine du Petit Malherbes, a black-and-white shot captures the wedding dress elegantly suspended in front of a window. The intricate patterns of a nearby lamp bear a striking resemblance to those on the dress, creating a harmonious scene.

Wedding Dress and Lamp's Patterns in Black-and-White at Domaine du Petit Malherbes

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At Domaine de Gressac, the bride stands before a window, softly illuminated by the natural light, as she waits for the groom. This black-and-white vertical shot beautifully captures her anticipation and grace.

Bride Awaits Groom in Graceful Black-and-White Portrait by Window at Domaine de Gressac

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In Foligno, a black-and-white portrait captures the bride softly illuminated by natural light, with her face masked behind her veil. This vertical shot beautifully conveys her elegance.

Bride's Elegance Captured in Black-and-White Portrait with Veiled Face and Soft Natural Light in Foligno

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In Seignosse, France, the bride and groom share a romantic kiss during a private session among the dune grasses.

Bride and Groom Share Romantic Kiss Among Dune Grasses During Private Session in Seignosse, France

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At the Mairie de Biarritz, France, a black-and-white detail shot captures a grandmother enjoying time with her grandchildren, highlighting the rich textures and emotions in a beautifully intimate shot.

Grandmother Cherishes Time With Grandchildren in Intimate Black-and-White Detail Shot at Mairie de Biarritz, France

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At their ceremony location in Breda, the Netherlands, the couple poses in the afternoon light of the city center, captured in a black-and-white photo that highlights their romance in the streets.

Couple Poses in Afternoon Light, Capturing Romance in Black-and-White Photo at Breda City Center Ceremony

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In Zuid Holland, Netherlands, at the home of the bride and groom, a black-and-white over-the-shoulder shot captures the bride as she takes a final look in the mirror after getting ready.

Bride's Final Mirror Check Captured in Black-and-White Over-the-Shoulder Shot at Zuid Holland Home, Netherlands

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At a private chateau in Auch, France, the bride and groom share a kiss behind a car window. The raindrops on the glass are in sharp focus, while the couple appears softly blurred in the background, creating a romantic and intimate scene.

Rain-Soaked Romance: Bride and Groom Share Intimate Kiss Behind Car Window at Auch Château Wedding

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At Domaine de la Ruisselière in Lacenas, France, a flat lay artfully arranges the engagement rings alongside a card, shoes, and other wedding accoutrements, capturing the details and elegance of the occasion.

Rings and Wedding Details Create Enchanting Display at Domaine de la Ruisselière Wedding

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In Washington, a bride's portrait is captured in a round wall mirror, surrounded by wall-mounted violins, creating a unique and harmonious blend of elegance and musical artistry.

Reflective Harmony: Bride's Portrait Framed by Violins in Mirror at Unique Washington Wedding Venue

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In Lille Nord, a black-and-white portrait captures the bride sitting alone on a window ledge, gazing thoughtfully outside as she prepares for her wedding day.

Solitary Reflection: Bride's Thoughtful Portrait on Window Ledge Captures Pre-Wedding Moment in Lille Nord

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At Spring Ranch in Mendocino, California, a black-and-white shot captures the bride's bridesmaid practicing fluffing the wedding dress by a window. The scene exudes elegance and anticipation before the ceremony.

Elegance in Motion: Bridesmaid Perfects Dress Fluffing at Spring Ranch

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At Voco Oxford in the United Kingdom, the bride and groom share an embrace in the gardens, captured in black-and-white with off-centered framing. The composition beautifully highlights the countryside charm surrounding their romantic photo session.

Off-Centered Black-and-White Embrace Captures Bride and Groom at Voco Oxford's Charming Gardens

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