Wedding Photos of Friends

The following “Friends” 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 “Friends” 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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A groom raises a toast surrounded by seated friends at their table during the reception party at Giardini la pergola in Alessandria, Italy.
Romantic Reception Cheers At Giardini la pergola Wedding: A Snapshot from Italy's Idyllic Celebration
At Istanbul, Turkey, the beaming newlyweds capture a special picture with their best friends on a boat, surrounded by the stunning blue skies.
Newlyweds Capture Dream Boat Wedding with Friends Against Stunning Blue Skies
At Villa Cavriani in Barbasso, Italy, the final bunch of grapes is being shared between good friends during the wedding reception.
Amid Joy and Tears, Last Grapes Passed at Villa Cavriani Wedding Feast in Barbasso
Bride and friends shaking champagne in front of Bistro Belle wedding venue for a joyous celebration spray on her special day.
BISTRO BELLE | Bride and Friends Celebrating at Wedding Venue with Champagne Spray
Wedding day portrait at Hampshire hotel in England, featuring the groom and his groomsmen in his horizontal pose.
HAMPSHIRE HOTEL | Groom and Groomsmen in a Fun Pose for Wedding Portrait
A wedding day portrait of the groom and his groomsmen outside a London hotel. This stunning shot captures the groom's confident and cool demeanor, with the iconic blue sky of England serving as the backdrop.
Groom & Groomsmen: London Hotel Portrait with Iconic English Sky
The groom and bride are seated outside at their head table at Castello di Meleto in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, laughing and looking at each other while their friends give a speech.
Castle Wedding in Tuscany, Italy: Bride and Groom Laughing at Head Table
Fun and laughter fill the reception at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, VA as the groom's friends playfully try to tickle him in this candid wedding photo.
Playful Moments: A Candid Capture at 2941 Restaurant, VA Wedding Reception
At La Palombière d'Henri in Lot et Garonne, France, the wedding guests are captured in a beautiful photo in the golden light of the setting sun. They stand shoulder to shoulder, some sporting sunglasses.
Glistening Sunset Provides Perfect Backdrop for Group Photo at French Wedding
At the British Embassy Beijing, amid playful games and contagious smiles, a male friend joyfully hangs the groom using his tie as a noose, capturing a lighthearted moment at this wedding celebration.
Groomsman Playfully Hangs Newlywed with Tie at British Embassy Beijing Wedding
Photograph taken at a wedding in Aillas, Gironde, France. The groom and his friends are captured in this wedding photo, as they help him get ready to marry.
French Wedding Bliss: Groom and Friends Gear Up in Aillas, Gironde for Big Day
Wedding photo taken at Old Thorns Hotel in Surrey, UK, featuring friends embracing the emotional bride in a striking black and white image.
Emotional Bride Embraced by Friends at Old Thorns Hotel in Stunning Black and White Photo
Wedding photo taken in a mirror at Xi'an Zhuoke Hotel shows the groom and his friends assisting each other in putting on their suits.
Groom and Friends Suit Up Together in Heartwarming Mirror Photo at Xi'an Zhuoke Hotel
Inside Villa Mansi in Segromigno in Monte, the bride's sister and best friends ensure she looks flawless before her grand entrance into the ballroom, surrounded by the opulent interior.
Pre-Wedding Primping at Villa Mansi: A Moment of Beauty and Elegance in Segromigno in Monte
In London, England, the bride dances joyously with her friends, hands intertwined in a circle around her, epitomizing the bond of friendship and celebration on her special day.
London bride dances with friends, hands intertwined in joyful circle on wedding day
A beautiful bride, surrounded by friends, is putting on the finishing touches to her attire at Domaine Etxezahar in Bardos, France. The palpable emotion in the air is captured in this stunning wedding day image.
Bardos Bride and Friends at Domaine Etxezahar, France, Embracing the Wedding Day Emotion
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
Wedding day moment at Domaine De Conseillant captures the groom playfully having his hair pulled by two friends, a fun and candid shot full of laughter and camaraderie.
Groom's Laughter: Playful Hair Pull at Domaine De Conseillant Wedding Celebration
A groom enjoys a casual moment with friends at the Castle of Thiene in Vicenza, Italy, playing billiards during the wedding reception.
Groom's Billiards Break: Fun Time with Friends at Castle of Thiene, Vicenza, Italy Wedding Reception
A beautiful bride in a white gown makes her way to the first look surrounded by eagerly watching family and friends through the windows of a private residence in Prospect Harbor, Maine on the wedding day.
Eager Eyes Witness Bride's First Look at Private Residence in Prospect Harbor, Maine
Wedding day moment: groom patiently being helped with his tie by friends at home in Acireale, Italy.
Groom's Tie-Tying Time in Acireale, Italy: A Discreet Delight
Groom getting his tie ready with the help of his groomsmen at Chateau-ferme d'Aboncourt venue on the wedding day, showcasing a moment of concentration and camaraderie.
Groom Tying Up with Groomsmen at Chateau-Ferme d'Aboncourt: Moment of Concentration and Camaraderie
Three men sit in a serene moment at a hotel in Nanping, Fujian, surrounded by a striking blue and yellow wall painting on the wedding day.
Serene Wedding Moment with Three Men at Nanping Hotel Amid Striking Blue and Yellow Wall
A captivating black and white wedding photograph taken from above at a farm venue in São Paulo, Brazil, showcasing the bride in her flowing dress surrounded by a circle of friends, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and cherished memories.
Timeless Elegance: Bride and Friends in Flowing Dresses at São Paulo Farm Wedding
A joyful bride surrounded by friends is lifted in a chair during her beach wedding in Fano, Italy, the moment captured in a candid photo filled with happiness and celebration.
Bride Surrounded by Friends Lifted in Chair at Beach Wedding in Fano, Italy
Bride dancing energetically under DJ lights with her friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho venue on the wedding day.
Joyful Bride Embracing Fun Moments with Friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho Wedding Celebration
A dashing groom triumphantly flies over his cheering friends against the backdrop of the historic Innominato Castle in Vercurago, Lecco, Italy on his wedding day.
Groom Soars Over Joyous Friends at Innominato Castle in Vercurago, Lecco, Italy Wedding
At Caesar Palace, Dubai, the varmaal exchange ceremony of a south Indian wedding where the bride and groom are lifted up high by their friends and family and have to garland each other in the most fun manner possible!
Vibrant Varmala Exchange: South Indian Wedding Extravaganza at Caesar Palace, Dubai
In Cloars Fouesnant, France, this candid shot captures the bride surrounded by guests playing the ribbon game at a lively wedding celebration.
Bride Embraced By Guests Playing Ribbon Game At Lively Cloars Fouesnant Wedding Celebration

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