Wedding Photos of Captured

The following “Captured” 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 “Captured” 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 Santa Barbara Central Coast Church, a shot from behind captures a boy playfully tugging on his mother's hair bun during the ceremony. This endearing moment adds a touch of lightheartedness amidst the solemnity of the occasion.
Boy Playfully Tugs Mother's Hair Bun at Santa Barbara Central Coast Church, Bringing Lightheartedness to Ceremony
A romantic kiss captured in Petichet, France. Snowy kisses shared on a snow-covered ledge by the water, braving the cold for love.
Snowy Romance: Couple's Kiss on Wintery Ledge by Water in Petichet, France
Bride and groom captured through the reflective glasses of a guest.  A Fuzhou, Fujian wedding through the eyes of a talented photographer.
Reflected Love: Unique Perspective of Bride and Groom at Fuzhou, Fujian Wedding
The striking similarities captured in this wedding photo taken at France's Town Hall, as guests mirror wall-mounted portraits.
Mirrored Moments: Guests and Portraits Alike at France's Town Hall Wedding
The celebration captured in this dynamic shot of the dance floor at Red Dingue in Belgium.
Dance Floor Euphoria: Energetic Celebration at Red Dingue in Belgium
A detail shot of the best man's feet as he delivers a speech in Geneva.
Poised Words: Best Man's Stance Captured During Geneva Wedding Speech
A heartwarming moment captured in Yosemite, California as a young girl officiates her parents' union, shedding tears during their intimate hiking elopement, earning the photographer a WPJA Spotlight award.
Tears of Joy: A Daughter's Role in a Yosemite Elopement
At a private home in Auch, France, 2 young children joyfully danced among guests, embracing in pairs on the dance floor, captured in the award-winning image.
Joyful Whirl: Children's Dance at a Celebration in Auch
At Contadi Castaldi Winery in Adro (Bs), a guest slyly indulges in a piece of the newlyweds' second wedding cake while they share a sweet kiss, captured in a WPJA Spotlight award-winning image.
Guest Sneaking Cake at Contadi Castaldi Winery as Newlyweds Share Sweet Kiss
A dazzling shot of two Rock and Roll enthusiasts lying on their backs in the quaint town of Renage, France, with an electric guitar and cord artfully displayed as they are captured from a distinctive aerial perspective.
Aerial View Captures Rock and Roll Couple with Electric Guitar in Scenic Renage, France Photograph
A joyful moment captured at Sugarbush Resort as the newly wed couple shares their first dance as husband and wife, a memory they will cherish forever.
Newlywed Couple Shares First Dance at Sugarbush Resort Captured in Joyful Moment
At the reception, the newlyweds shared their first dance under the stars in a picture-perfect scene with a symmetrical frame, captured in the soft glow of the low light.
Newlyweds Share First Dance Under Starlit Sky in Perfectly Framed Reception
The couple embraces as they are captured through the foliage in Wangen, France in this black and white shot.
Wangen, France: Embraced Couple in Black & White Foliage
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
Couple embraces at Acadia National Park, Maine during elopement, captured in a black and white photo above the water.
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, MAINE | Couple Embraces During Elopement, Captured in Black and White Above Water
A beautiful wedding dress hangs on the bedroom door at Chateau La Durantie in France. A lovely detail captured on this special day.
CHATEAU LA DURANTIE | Beautiful Wedding Dress Hanging on Bedroom Door Captured at a Lovely French Venue
The happy couple is dancing the night away at their wedding reception at Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, as captured in this striking black and white low angle shot.
Happily Ever After in San Floriano del Collio: Stunning Black and White Image of Newlyweds' First Dance
A romantic detail shot captured at a castle in Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The bride and groom toast to their love with a flowing champagne fountain.
PAU, PYRÉNÉES-ATLANTIQUES | Bride and Groom Pour Champagne at Castle Venue
Inside of St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire at a formal wedding ceremony, captured in a BW photo.
ST ALBANS CATHEDRAL | Formal Wedding Ceremony Captured in Stunning BW Photo
A romantic image captured in a luxurious hotel room in London, England. The bride and groom stand elegantly, framed by two grand doors, creating a picture of timeless love and elegance.
LONDON LOVE: Romantic Bride and Groom Captured in Luxurious Hotel Room
A stunning bride captured in contemplation as she stands behind glass adorned with droplets. The low light and ethereal shaft of light on her face adds a touch of mystery and beauty to this portrait.
FLORENCE WEDDING | Bride in Contemplation Behind Droplet-Adorned Glass | A Portait of Mystery and Beauty
Witness the bride's radiant happiness in this beautiful wedding photo from Saratoga Springs, CA. Perfectly captured as she walks down the aisle with her new spouse.
Bride's Radiant Happiness: A Captivating Wedding Photo in Saratoga Springs, CA
Emotional moment captured during a wedding in Germany as the groom is encircled by his friends, sharing a heartfelt song together.
Groom Surrounded By Friends Singing in Germany: Touching Wedding Moment Captured on Film
A playful young boy sits on a young man's shoulders, peering at the celebration event with wonder, captured on the wedding day at Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert.
Joyful Young Boy Riding Young Man's Shoulders Gazes at Wedding at Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert
Groom writing his vows on an expedition ship in Antarctica before the Ice Wall ceremony, a unique moment captured on the wedding day at Albatros Expeditions venue.
Antarctic Vow: Groom's Writing Moment On Ice Wall Ceremony Day Captured By Albatros Expeditions
A captivating photo captured during a São Paulo, Brazil wedding, featuring love and resilience taking center stage as the newlyweds share a cake-cutting moment surrounded by jubilant guests at the venue.
Love and Resilience: Newlyweds Share Cake-Cutting Moment at São Paulo Wedding Celebration
In Tennessee, a candid moment at a Gatlinburg wedding venue as a child and a bride both point excitedly at the wedding cake, symbolizing anticipation and joy.
Excitement Captured: Child and Bride Pointing at Wedding Cake in Gatlinburg, Tennessee Venue

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