Wedding Photos of Creative portrait

The following “Creative portrait” 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 “Creative portrait” 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.

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

The bride gracefully walks herself down the aisle at Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. The historic church serves as a grand backdrop for this beautiful wedding ceremony.

Capturing Love's Journey: A Bride's Graceful Walk at Heinz Chapel

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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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A captivating wedding shot at the beautiful Domaine de La Roulière in Chemillé, France. The photo captures the elegance of the event, with silhouettes of guests and the bride enjoying champagne.

Elegance Unveiled: French Soirée at Domaine de La Roulière in Chemillé

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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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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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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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In Washington, DC at The Morrow Hotel, a wedding portrait session reveals the groom whimsically directing himself forward, while the bride gleefully partakes in his humor.

Whimsical Groom Directs Himself Forward as Bride Joyfully Enjoys it

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In Rhone, France, at the Cour Dorée Event Venue, a wedding photo captures a couple in a sunflower field, with the groom hugging and kissing the bride from behind.

Golden Romance: A Captivating Rhone Wedding Photo in a Sunflower Field

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Creative wedding day portrait captured at a reception venue in Toulouse, France. The bride and groom tenderly embrace as the sun sets behind them, evoking a truly romantic atmosphere.

Romantic Toulouse: A Sunlit Embrace Captured on Wedding Day

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A wedding photo at Seigneurie d'Alleray, Loir-et-Cher where the bride is captured in a serene scene adjusting her dress strap, illuminated by the gentle rays of sunlight.

Bride Radiates Elegance, Captivating Gown Detail at Seigneurie d'Alleray, Loir-et-Cher

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A creative wedding day portrait captured at the Choue venue, La Seigneurie d'Alleray. The groom is seen finishing his preparations, bathed in a spotlight against a dark background, creating a striking image with high contrast.

Spotlighted Groom: Preparations Illuminated at Choue's La Seigneurie d'Alleray

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Stylish bride, groom, and their dog pose at the Bosphorus Palace in İstanbul. The photo captures them on a roadway with lush tropical plants in the background.

Bosphorus Beauty: A Tropical Love Story Unfolds Amidst Lush Splendor

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A stunning wedding day portrait captures the bride in a heavenly pose, surrounded by the white, billowy layers of her dress, as she lies on a bed at the beautiful Bosphorus Palace in Istanbul.

An Ethereal Vision: Bosphorus Palace Bride Embraces Heavenly Serenity

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Wedding photo taken at Divan Hotel Bodrum: A stylish bride and groom pose in front of a blue wall, both sporting sunglasses.

BEAMING BLUE: The Glamorous Couple Strikes a Stylish Pose in Bodrum

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A talented wedding photographer captured a beautiful portrait of a bride and groom at Campo San Bortolo in Venice, Italy. The image showcases the romantic atmosphere as the couple stands still while passersby blur in the background.

A Venetian Promise: Merging Souls in Campo San Bortolo's Serenity

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In Pontremoli, Italy, a beautiful wedding portrait captured the bride and groom seated in a pose. The groom can be seen reading a newspaper against a village stone building, creating a memorable and artistic image.

Romantic Italian Village: A Wedding Portrait with a Vintage Touch

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In this wedding photo taken at Piney River Ranch near Vail, CO, the groom tenderly kisses the bride amidst the serene beauty of the mountains and mesmerizing reflections in the river.

Pristine Passion: A Portrait of Endless Love in the Majestic Colorado Mountains

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In a romantic scene at Crested Butte, CO, a groom lifts his bride amidst a vibrant field of wildflowers. This award-winning portrait captures the beauty of their wedding day in a scenic venue.

Crested Butte's Wildflower Serenade: Groom Lifts Bride Amidst Romantic Beauty

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Captured against the rustic backdrop of the Barn at Raccoon Creek in Littleton, Colorado, this award-winning wedding portrait showcases the couple's love and the groom's passion for vintage car restoration.

Rustic Romance: Love and Restoration at the Barn in Littleton

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A creative wedding photographer captures a romantic pose as a groom gazes lovingly at his new wife, with her reflection beautifully captured in his sunglasses. This black and white portrait was taken at the charming Barn at Raccoon Creek venue.

Reflection of Love: A Breathtaking Moment at Barn Raccoon Creek

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In a wedding photo, captured at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey. The bride sits on a bench in the foreground, while the groom lays on his back on another bench in the background.

Wedding Spectacle: Love Portrait Amidst Istanbul's Historic Splendor

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In this award-winning wedding photo, taken in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, the groom gracefully supports his bride's dress train as they walk together. The romantic scene is enhanced by the burst of sunlight at the top.

Sultanahmet Serenade: Love Awakens in Sunlit Istanbul's Heartbeat Square

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In the rocky landscapes of Cappadocia, Turkey, a wedding photographer captured a beautiful scene. The bride and groom share a tender embrace under the warm desert sun, with a backdrop of a stunning blue sky dotted with hot air balloons.

Desert Sun Embrace: A Stunning Wedding Snapshot in Cappadocia

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In Cappadocia, Turkey, this award-winning wedding portrait showcases a bride and groom embraced under a veil, with the desert sun illuminating their love. Hot air balloons dot the blue sky, creating a romantic backdrop.

Cappadocian Dream: Sunlit Love Embraces under Veiled Desert Sky

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In Germany's beautiful Rheinland-Pfalz region, this award-winning wedding portrait captures a groom as he hears his bride's call. The black and white, bold portrait adds a touch of timeless elegance to their special day.

Capturing Love: A Groom's Melodic Response in Rheinland-Pfalz Wedding Portrait

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