Wedding Photos of Celebration

The following “Celebration” 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 “Celebration” 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.

Wedding shoot with Denver, CO couple Toasting to her late father.

A SIP FOR DAD: DENVER DUO'S WEDDING SHOOT STIRS HEARTS

Photo of a Bucharest couple during their first dance before their guests under pink and purple lights

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Waldorf Astoria Dubai wedding photo | wedding photograph of the groom arriving in a red convertible Ferrari as men dance before the car

GROOM'S GRAND ENTRANCE: FERRARI, MEN, & WEDDING CELEBRATION!

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Sofia couple dancing with bokeh during their wedding

Bokeh Ballroom: Sofia's Charming Couple Waltzing into Matrimony

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Wedding photo shoot with flying bridal bouquet in Lyon

Love is in the Air: Bouquet Toss in Lyon

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Paris wedding photography from the ceremony with bride and bridesmaid

CAPTURING LOVE: Parisian Bride & Bridesmaid's in a Wedding Moment

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Cancun couple hugging during their wedding ceremony traditions

CANCUN COUPLE CAPTURED: TYING THE KNOT WITH A HUG

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Florence wedding shoot with a couple laughing during the wedding speeches

AMORE AND HUMOR: FLORENCE'S FUNNIEST WEDDING SPEECH MOMENT

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Waldhaus Flims wedding photograph of the groom dancing near a window.

GROOM'S GROOVY GLIMPSE: DANCING SHADOWS AT WALDHAUS FLIMS HITCH

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Documentary wedding photography at Baltimore reception of boy hanging on dads leg

Dad's Little Shadow: A Baltimore Wedding Reception Documentary

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Wedding photojournalism at New Jersey - Bride dances with Grandfather at Liberty House NJ Wedding

Dancing Through Generations: A Liberty House NJ Wedding Moment

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Eating a wedding cake - Gers, France bride gets help tasting her cake

Delicious Discovery: Gers, France Bride Tasting Wedding Cake

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Wedding shoot with Provence, France groom removing the garter from of the brides leg using only his teeth

OUTDOOR PROVENCE WEDDING: GROOM REMOVING GARTER FROM BRIDE'S LEG

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Wedding shoot with Chambéry couple laughing during their ceremony - Black and white photography

Chambéry Couple: Wedding Day Photo of Joyful Bride and Groom

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Wedding photojournalism at Providence reception dance party in Rhode Island

Providence RI Reception Dance Party: Wedding Photojournalism at Wedding

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London wedding photograph of a young flower girl dressed up and playing inside a musicians gear box at the reception

Joyful Flower Girl Dressed Up Playing Among Musicians in London

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New York City Chinese door games for these unfortunate groomsmen

The groomsmen had a good time playing Chinese door games at this vibrant New York City wedding

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The bride and groom sat together, her hand on his arm, as their family and friends gave heartfelt speeches in the background of their wedding reception

A unique image of love and celebration was captured at a wedding venue in Florence, Italy

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada outdoor wedding ceremony celebration high-fives

Outdoor Manitoba ceremony celebration Winnipeg Curtis Moore Canada

Friends and family lift a Netherlands bride and grooming in a show of triumph in this wedding portrait

Family and friends celebrate the newlyweds in a stunning monochrome foggy scene

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The celebration begins in Colorado as the champagne erupts for this happy duo

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Molino bride and groom kiss during the outdoor wedding ceremony

the bride and groom kiss and fist pump during the outdoor garden ceremony

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Black-and-white photo of celebration time at this wedding reception in Cheshire, England

Black-and-white photo of celebration time at a reception

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Lombardy bride and groom smiles and laugh as flowers fall around them at the wedding

The bride and groom beam with joy as petals of flowers drift around them at their wedding

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The couple celebrated their special day with a joyous jump in their wedding attire, capturing a memorable moment in their New York City wedding

The bride and groom, jumping barefoot in the stadium in their gown and suit, celebrated their New York City wedding

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The bride and groom celebrated their engagement with a romantic kiss in the heart of New York City

The bride and groom shared a romantic kiss, celebrating their newfound fiance and fiancee status in New York City

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The groom and his groomsmen toasted to the special day in their suspenders and under the sparkling chandeliers of a New York City wedding

The groom and his groomsmen enjoy a celebratory drink in their suspenders under chandeliers at a wedding in New York City

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Montpellier bride and grootiom celebrate with guests at the reception under fireworks and sparklers showers

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Minas Gérais bride and groom celebrate after just getting married

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