Wedding Photos of Hair

The following “Hair” 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 “Hair” 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 hairstylist helps the bride with her hair in Burgundy, France, carefully adjusting each strand during the wedding preparations before the ceremony begins for her look.

A Hairstylist Carefully Adjusts The Bride's Hair In Burgundy, France Before The Ceremony

Bridesmaids review a dance video before the reception at Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta, New Jersey, while the bride gets her hair done in the background.

Bridesmaids Review A Dance Video Before Reception In Sparta, New Jersey

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At Chateau Lacoste in Lupiac, Gers, guests watch in amusement as the groom shaves his brother’s hair, creating a playful, unexpected scene during the celebration.

Laughter Fills Chateau Lacoste In Lupiac, Gers, As Groom Shaves His Brother’s Hair During Playful Wedding Festivities

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At Domaine de Divonne, La Grand Hotel in Divonne Les Bains, France, the bride and her daughter enjoy a special moment getting their hair and makeup done together in the hotel room.

Special Bonding Occurs As Bride And Daughter Get Wedding Ready In Their Room At Domaine De Divonne, France.

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At Live Aqua Cancún in Mexico, the bride prepares for the big day in a serene getting ready suite, surrounded by makeup artists and hair professionals.

Bride Prepares Calmly With Hair And Makeup Team At Live Aqua Cancún In Mexico

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In a lush garden at the reception venue in Metz, France, the bride with braided hair smiles tenderly at her groom in a light gray suit as he laughs joyfully.

In A Metz Garden, The Bride With Braided Hair Smiles Tenderly At Her Groom In A Light Gray Suit

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Château de Montplaisant in Montagnat, Ain, sets the stage for bridal preparations, where a bridesmaid in a hydration mask and the bride with her hair getting done relax together with glasses of champagne.

Relaxing With Masks And Champagne, Bride And Bridesmaid Prepare Together At Château De Montplaisant, Montagnat, Ain, France.

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After a fun game at Le Clos des Passerelles, the bride’s daughter learns with surprise that her father once had a full head of hair, discovering a playful piece of family history.

A Young Daughter Learns Playful Family History About Her Father’s Hair At Le Clos Des Passerelles In France

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In a sunlit room at Château de Beauséjour, the bride has her hair styled while the park outside is reflected in the window, creating a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere.

The Park Outside Reflects In The Window While A Bride Has Her Hair Styled In Dordogne

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At Hardscrabble Ranch in Bozeman, MT, the bride is captured mid-laugh while getting her hair done, with the vast sky dramatically reflected in the surfaces around her.

Bride Laughing During Hair Styling With Dramatic Sky Reflections At Hardscrabble Ranch Bozeman Montana

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At Château de Chignat, France, the photographer captures a heartfelt scene as the maid of honor styles the bride’s hair while the bride simultaneously styles her daughter’s, beautifully layering connection and preparation in one frame.

Maid Of Honor Styles Bride’s Hair As Bride Styles Daughter’s At Château De Chignat France

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At a home in Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire, Gironde, a bride applies her own makeup with a handheld mirror while another woman gets her hair styled. The award-winning photo captures the parallel preparations, showcasing the genuine, candid moments of a wedding

Bride Applies Makeup With Handheld Mirror While Another Gets Hair Styled At Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire Gironde

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At Hilton Taipei Sinban, a soft-focus bride gets her hair curled in the foreground, while a tired groom yawns in the background.

Hilton Taipei Sinban: Morning Wedding Preparations

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In Hot Springs, Mammoth Lakes California, the groom gives his bride a romantic kiss, her hair blowing in the warm, glowing sunset breeze.

Mammoth Lakes Hot Springs: Romantic Sunset Kiss

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At Domaine Le Petit Roulet, the bride stands in the park as the wind blows her hair across her face, capturing a natural and candid bridal portrait.

Wind-Kissed Bride: Candid Elegance in Domaine Le Petit Roulet's Serene Park

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In Anglet, France, the bride’s young daughter patiently waits to have her hair styled, her anticipation part of the busy preparations around her.

Bride’s Young Daughter Sits Patiently Waiting for Hair Styling During Busy Wedding Preparations in Anglet, France

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In Marrakesh, the bride enjoys having her hair styled by a professional, creating an elegant and personalized salon experience.

Bride Indulges in Personalized Salon Experience in Marrakesh

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In Zhangzhou, Fujian, at the bride's home, she is captured having her hair prepared, a quiet and personal moment that showcases her anticipation and readiness for the day ahead.

Bride Has Hair Adjusted in Quiet Moment at Home in Zhangzhou, Fujian, Showing Anticipation for the Day Ahead

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Reflective Elegance: Woman Adjusts Hair, Mirror Profile Adds Depth in Shanghai Home Scene

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Couple in Portland, Maine, Holding Hands Face to Face | Golden Hour Image Captures Her Hair Flying During Engagement Session

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At the bride's house in Canmore, a creative getting-ready images is captured as the stylist sprays the bride's hair, with the scene beautifully reflected in a side mirror, adding depth to the preparation process.

Bride's Hair Styled and Reflected in Mirror at Her Canmore Home Pre-Wedding Prep

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At The Sanderling Resort in Duck, North Carolina, the bride and groom exchange emotional glances upon seeing each other on their wedding day, with the bride's hair gently blowing in the sunshine and the moment filled with love.

Duck, N.C., Wedding: Bride, Groom Share Emotional First Look at Sanderling Resort

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Close-up of bridal hair being styled in Amsterdam, delicate details captured in a soft, intimate wedding moment

Close-Up of Bridal Hair Styling Captured in Amsterdam

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Two sisters sharing a heartfelt moment during wedding preparations in Hauts-de-France as the bride gets her hair done by a stylist.

Heartfelt Wedding Preparation Moment in Hauts-de-France Hair Styling

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Amidst the bustling preparations at the Cookie Jar Hotel in Alnwick, Northumberland, UK, a bride has her hair sprayed for her wedding day.

Ready for 'I Do': Bridal Beauty Rituals at the Cookie Jar Hotel

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A perplexed expression crosses the face of a little girl flower girl as she gets her hair done at Evergreen Farms in Dayville, CT, in the image - a WPJA Spotlight award.

Curious Curls: Flower Girl's Wonder at Evergreen Farms

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In the French town of Gers, the bride has the final touches to her hair before saying "I do" at La Romanique.

The Bride Gets Her Hair Done in a Cozy French Room at La Romanique in Gers | Final Bridal Touches

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An artistic shot with layers and depth captures a room reflection of the landscape, along with the bride's hair and makeup artist, in Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico.

Cabo Bride's Reflection: Hair, Makeup, and Landscape Layers in Mexico

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A top-down detail shot captures the hair of a child during the getting-ready process in Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico. The image features a shaved head with a braided ponytail.

Cabo San Lucas Wedding Prep: Tiny Braids, Big Day Dreams

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A close-up photograph showcases the bride's elegant details in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The image captures the beauty of her hair, earrings, rings, and bracelet together.

Oshkosh bride's elegant details shine in close-up wedding photo

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