Wedding Photos of High angle

The following “High angle” 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 “High angle” 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.

At Casale De Pasquinelli, the escorted bride gracefully walks down the aisle, viewed from above, as they pass a charming stone building, encapsulating the moment.

Elegance in Motion: Bride's Journey at Casale De Pasquinelli, Capturing Love by Stone Building

A wedding image captured at Gray's Inn in London. The bride gracefully walks down the aisle, as seen through a unique high angle shot from a hole in the balcony railing.

Breathtaking Bride at Gray's Inn: A Unique High Angle View From the Balcony Railing

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Overhead shot captured during a wedding ceremony at Eglise d'Ascain, featuring a full church with white choir books standing out against dark attire in a unique high-angle view.

Choir Books In White: Aerial Elegance at Eglise d'Ascain Wedding Ceremony

Eglise d Ascain Elegance books overhead shot Pyrénées-Atlantiques aerial pews

A romantic engagement portrait of a couple in Lyon, captured in an indoor tight embrace by soft window light, shot from a high angle.

Lofty Love: Lyon's Lovers Embrace in Soft Window Light

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A romantic image of a couple kissing in a forest during winter, captured beautifully by a Rambouillet wedding photographer.

Love in Winter Woods: A Forest Engagement Portrait in Rambouillet

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High angle, fine art portrait of a couple on the ground in Colorado by a Golden wedding photographer.

A Love Story in the Rockies - Engagement Portrait in Colorado by Golden Photographer

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A romantic black and white wedding photo captured from a high angle as a bride and groom ascend the stairs from Chicago Riverwalk, creating a timeless and elegant moment of love and togetherness.

Timeless Elegance: Bride and Groom Ascend Chicago Riverwalk Stairs In Romantic Black and White

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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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A couple portrait taken by a Kurunegal wedding photographer during an engagement portrait session. The shot is captured through the trees from a high camera angle, creating a unique perspective. The image showcases the couple in a creative pose.

Kurunegal Engagement Duo Strikes a Pose Amidst Serene Foliage

Sri Lanka Kurunegal PreWedding Photographer high angle Kurunegal golden tones framed through trees

Lifestyle couple portrait at Palo Alto CA showcasing a sweet couple practicing their wedding dance moves. A high camera angle captures the wood deck planked dance floor.

Palo Alto Love | High Angle Glamour Portrait Showcasing Couple's Wedding Dance

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Lifestyle couple portrait with a breathtaking Colorado Mountain and serene waters of Bear Lake, RMNP CO, as a backdrop. Shot from a high angle, the couple is elegantly posed, beautifully lit by the photographer.

COLORADO MOUNTAIN MAJESTY | A Romantic Engagement Session at Bear Lake

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In the charming setting of the British Pullman train in London, the newlywed couple share a special meal together, captured from a high angle looking down.

A Lavish Love Dish: A Delectable Wedding Encounter on the British Pullman Train

London Artistic Details high angle charming setting train reception overhead shot reception dinner meal

A high-angle image captures the hands of vendors at Chateau Dumas, Auty, Tarn-et-Garonne, France, holding four plates of wedding food about to be served to guests.

Wedding Feast Unveiled: A Captivating Glimpse into the Culinary Delights at Chateau Dumas, France

Tarn-et-Garonne Auty Artistic Details Chateau Dumas Auty plates high angle vendors

In Florence, Tuscany, at a reception venue, this wedding image captures a high angle view looking down at the couple as they share a passionate kiss on the stone steps.

Tuscan Euphoria: Aerial View of Newlyweds' Fiery Embrace on Renaissance Stairs

kissing black and white Tuscany looking down high angle Florence stone steps

An artistic wedding photographer captured the opening dance of the wedding couple from a high angle at Lüntenbecker Höhe in Wuppertal. The image, in black and white, features a tilt-shift effect.

Atop Lüntenbecker Höhe: Mesmerizing Black and White Tilt-Shift Wedding Dance

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Wedding photo showcasing a high angle view of a beautifully set table for 6, capturing the seated wedding party enjoying a delightful dinner in Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany.

Celestial Feasting: Bavarian Wedding Party Revels in Exquisite Dinner Setting

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In Slovenia, the couple shares a cozy pose, cuddling near a stone wall on stone steps. The shot is captured from a higher angle, providing a romantic and intimate perspective. - Stone Steps Love Story Unveiled

Slovenia's Stone Steps Love Story Unveiled

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This is an engagement photo taken by a wedding photographer from WPJA, capturing a high camera angle of a couple lying on a picnic blanket at Parque de la Quinta de la Fuente del Berro in Madrid, Spain

Nose-to-Nose Embrace: Silhouetted Engagement Portrait in Baeza, Jaén, Spain

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The image shows a view from the top of the grand staircase at Josephine Butler Parks Center in Washington DC, capturing the first dance of a wedding

The Enchanting First Dance: A Fairy Tale Beginning at Josephine Butler Parks Center in Washington DC

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The couple is cuddling on a rug placed on a wooden floor in Bouche du Rhone, photographed from a high perspective

Bouche du Rhone's Warm Embrace: A Couple's Intimate Cuddle on a Cozy Rug

Bouches-du-Rhône high angle France French Couple wooden floor French engagement session rug

Quincy, Massachusetts wedding photographer receives WPJA Honor Award for capturing a black and white image of the bride and groom sharing a kiss in the aisle after their ceremony. The unique high balcony angle provides a stunning perspective.

WPJA Honor Award: Quincy Wedding Photographer's B&W Aisle Kiss - Stunning High Balcony Perspective

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A couple is seated next to a frozen lake, near a stone wall, in Lincoln, Massachusetts, captured beautifully by a talented wedding photographer

Serene Love on Ice: Enchanted Couple Embrace by a Frozen Lake in Lincoln, Massachusetts

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A high-angle drone image captures an aerial shot of the ribbon round game for the bride's bouquet at Fort Barreaux, La Terrasse, France

Captivating Aerial View of Ribbon Round Game at Fort Barreaux, La Terrasse, France

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Children playfully blow bubbles outside the church after a wedding ceremony in Meyzieu, Rhône. Awarded by WPJA, this candid image captures the joyful and carefree atmosphere of the day.

The Celebration: Joyful Kid Bubbles After Wedding in Meyzieu, Rhône. WPJA Award-Winning Candid Photo

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Romantic pre-wedding photo of a couple at Lyon parc Blandan, taken by a Lyon wedding photographer. The high angle shot captures them walking in the beautiful sunlight.

Loving Steps in Lyon: Capturing Romance at Parc Blandan

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In this high angle shot taken at San Francisco's cypress forest, a couple about to get married affectionately leans forward, their foreheads gently bumping as an expression of love.

Captivating Love: an Engaging Portrait amidst San Francisco's Iconic Cypress Forest

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A young boy sitting at a reception table in Budapest, Hungary, looks up with anticipation as a vendor delivers soup from a high angle

Hungarian Delights: A Glimpse of Anticipation in Budapest

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In Morbihan, Brittany, near their home, a couple stands together in a classic portrait. The high angle shot captures their love, framed by rustic wooden boards.

Love in the Countryside: A Classic Portrait of a Couple in Morbihan, Brittany

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A wedding ceremony captured by a skilled photographer at The Ponds in Bolton Valley, Vermont. The image shows the couple leaving the ceremony, surrounded by their guests sitting on white chairs, with a beautiful pond in the background.

Blissful Vows: The Ponds Wedding - Love in Full Bloom with Vermont's Breathtaking Backdrop

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The bride and groom make their grand exit from the church as they are greeted by a jubilant crowd of family and guests in the streets of Paris, Île-de-France. The joyous scene marks the beginning of their journey as a married couple.

Capturing Love's Triumph: Exquisite Documentary Reveals A Harmonious Union Unfolding on the Streets of Paris!

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