Wedding Photos of Father

The following “Father” 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 “Father” 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.

A capture of a sentimental moment at the Rocky Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, as a father and daughter share a big hug during their dance, perfectly symmetrical and deserving of its WPJA Spotlight award.

Symmetry of Love: A Father-Daughter Embrace at Rocky Resort

Award-winning photo captures the joy of a bride and her father as they walk down the aisle at St. Therese R C Church in Munhall, PA.

Joyful Journey: A Bride and Father's Walk at St. Therese R C Church

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In this black and white photo taken at Hacienda Los Robles in Miami, FL, three generations come together as the grandfather, father, brother of the groom and the groom are captured in a striking detail shot.

Timeless black and white capture: Three generations unite in detailed shot at Hacienda Los Robles, Miami.

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A beautifully decorated wedding car of the father at night in Portland, UK, adorned with delicate flowers and tule.

Portland, UK | Stunning Nighttime Wedding Car featuring Elegant Floral and Tule Decorations

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A candid shot of the happy newlyweds, with flowers stuck in their clothes, as father captures the memory with his own camera. The charming setting of Pontarmé, France adds to the romance of this special day.

Happy Newlyweds Capture Charming French Romance as Father Snaps Candid Shot with Flower Accents in Memorable Wedding Documentary

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Beautiful wedding photo at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton, CA capturing a tender moment between the bride and her father during the first dance.

Emotional Father-Daughter First Dance at The Club at Castlewood Wedding in Pleasanton, CA

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A professional photo taken at a wedding in Nanning, Guangxi, showing the bride's father fixing her shoe. Beautiful black and white low angle shot captured by a skilled photographer.

Nanning Bride's Father Fixes Her Shoe in Stunning Black and White Photo

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A stunning black and white image taken at a wedding in Wadhurst, UK, capturing the bride and her father waiting to enter the church.

Breathtaking Wadhurst Wedding: Father and Daughter Wait at Church Entrance in Timeless Image

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Wedding photo captured in West Sussex, UK, showing the bride sharing a tender hug with her father before leaving the house.

Emotional Moment: Bride's Heartfelt Hug With Father Captured in West Sussex Wedding Photo

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At St. Andrew's Church in Guernsey, after the ceremony, the bride tenderly pays her respects at her father's graveside, honoring his memory on her special day.

In Loving Memory: A Bride's Heartfelt Tribute at St. Andrew's Church, Guernsey

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Outside a charming church in Bardos, France, the bride and her father waiting to enter in a vintage VW bus. A unique and whimsical addition to their special day.

Bride and Father Await Entry: Vintage VW Bus at Charming Bardos Church Wedding

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A heartwarming moment as the bride's father delicately adjusts her veil at Rosewood Hong Kong, captured in a timeless black and white photograph on her wedding day.

Bride's Father Adjusts Veil: Heartfelt Moment at Rosewood Hong Kong in Timeless Monochrome Image

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A tender moment between a bride and her father at Basalt Golf Club, captured as they share a heartfelt gaze before walking down the aisle on her wedding day.

Heartfelt Gaze: Bride and Father Share Tender Moment at Basalt Golf Club Before Aisle Walk

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A touching moment between a bride and her father as she adjusts her veil in the mirror at Bellevue Club in Oakland, California, on her wedding day.

Bride and Father's Emotional Mirror Moment at Bellevue Club in Oakland, California Wedding

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A bride, accompanied by her father, walks towards the ceremony at Hacienda Zorita in Salamanca, Spain, with a flower girl's Barbie doll in the foreground, adding a touch of whimsy to the wedding day capture.

Bride, Father, and Barbie: En Route to Ceremony at Hacienda Zorita in Salamanca, Spain

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A heartfelt moment outside Santuario Incoronata church in Foggia as the father gently opens the car door for his daughter on her wedding day, captured in a timeless black and white photograph.

Father's Tender Touch: Daughter's Wedding Day at Santuario Incoronata Church, Foggia

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Father of the bride carefully placing the veil on his daughter's head at Castelnau des Fieumarcon in Lectoure, Gers, a touching moment frozen in time during the wedding ceremony.

Father of the Bride Tenderly Adorning Veil in Castelnau des Fieumarcon, Lectoure, Gers Ceremony

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A heartwarming wedding scene at a Private Residence in Pomfret, Vermont, where the groom tenderly embraces his father, who also served as the officiant, under the radiant sunshine in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Groom Embraces Officiant Father: A Touching Moment in Pomfret, Vermont's Private Residence Oasis

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Captured in Cheshire, England, this black and white picture at a family home captures a poignant moment before the bride and her father head to the church, sharing a glass of champagne, reflecting a sentimental pre-wedding scene full of love.

Sentimental Pre-Wedding Champagne Moment: Bride and Father in Cheshire, England Family Home

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Captivating aerial view of a bride being escorted by her father to St. James Church in Liverpool, England, on her wedding day, with a unique shot showcasing a clock in the foreground as she arrives 35 minutes late for the ceremony.

Stunning Aerial Moment: Bride's Luminous Walk To St. James Church in Liverpool, England

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A lively moment at a wedding celebration captured in Milan, Italy, as the Bride joins a professional dancer and her Father for a spirited Belly Dance on the elegant grounds of Castello Visconteo Di Cusago - a joyful party shot from a unique low angle.

Captivating Belly Dance: Bride, Father, and Dancer Share Spirited Moment at Milan Castle Wedding

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A candid moment captured during a wedding ceremony at the Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy, as a father lovingly removes his daughter's bridal veil at the altar in a serene and heartfelt scene.

Father's Tender Touch: Captivating Wedding Moment at Santa Rita Church in Milan, Italy

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A heartwarming moment at The Bride's House in Jarnac, France as the father views the sight of his daughter in her beautiful wedding gown, surrounded by her mother, sister, and niece in this candid wedding day photograph.

Tender Moment at The Bride's House in Jarnac Captures Emotion of Father Seeing Daughter

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Emotional moment captured in black and white at Benvenuto Banquet Facility in Boynton Beach, FL as groom shares a heartfelt handshake with his father, watched over by his adoring mother, just before the wedding ceremony begins, evoking a sense of family.

Father and Mother Witness Emotional Groom's Handshake Before Wedding at Benvenuto Banquet Facility

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A heartwarming black and white photo from a Hyannis, MA wedding captures a touching moment between a bride and her father, showcasing the emotional bond and connection shared on this special day.

Capturing the Embrace: Tender Moment Between Bride and Father at Hyannis, MA Wedding

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A touching black and white wedding moment is frozen in time as a bride lovingly embraces her father before a kiss, captured at İstanbul/Adress Hotel during a joyous celebration.

Father's Last Embrace: Bride and Dad Share Emotional Moment at İstanbul Address Hotel Wedding

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Bride's father adjusting groom's tie in black and white photo before ceremony at Chateau de Precy, capturing a tender moment of family bonding on the wedding day.

Father's Gentle Touch: Bride's Father Adjusting Groom's Tie at Chateau De Precy Ceremony

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A heartfelt moment shared between a father and his son on the wedding day in the United Kingdom, captured from a unique birds-eye perspective.

Father-Son Embrace: Heartfelt UK Wedding Moment from Above

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In Hattonchatel, Meuse, the emotional bride's father leans in to give her a kiss just after she walks down the aisle for her wedding.

Father-of-the-Bride Lovingly Kisses Daughter at Charming Hattonchatel Wedding in Meuse

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Bride and father of the bride share an emotional kiss in the beautiful walled garden in Nottingham, UK, showcasing a heartfelt moment before the wedding ceremony.

Touching Moment: Bride and Dad Stealing a Kiss at Nottingham Walled Garden Wedding

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