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.

Santa Cruz, CA couple kisses in a field of tall grass in a higher-angle engagement portrait.

Santa Cruz Couple's High-Angle Kiss in a Tall Grass Field

Bride and groom share a last dance during their Charleston, SC wedding reception.

Bride and Groom’s Emotional Last Dance at Charleston, SC Wedding Reception Night

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Wedding guests energetically dance and celebrate on the lively dance floor at The Mount in Lenox in Massachusetts

Energetic Wedding Guests Dance and Celebrate Joyfully on Lively Lenox, Massachusetts Floor

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High-angle, bold, and colorful photoshoot of a couple with their car in Gelderland, Netherlands.

High-Angle, Bold, and Colorful Dutch Wedding Portrait with Couple and Car

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A high-angle shot captures a wedding party outside Irigny City Hall in France.

High-Angle Capture of Wedding Party Outside Irigny City Hall, France

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A couple shares their first dance by the serene sea at Tunnels Beaches, Devon.

Whispers of Love: First Dance by the Serene Sea at Tunnels Beaches

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At the Four Seasons Bangkok, a Corgi dog lies on the ground at the feet of guests in the front row, captured from a top-down view.

A Wedding at Four Seasons Bangkok : Dog Lies at Guests' Feet, Captured in Top-Down View

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At Savona Villa Spagnuola Gavotti, the bride smiles while lying in an empty vintage bathtub, captured from directly above.

Savona Villa Spagnuola Gavotti Wedding: Bride Smiles Lying in Vintage Bathtub, Captured from Above

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On The Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple shares a kiss on a street corner. Captured from a high angle, they dip near a red brick building, adding charm to the romantic scene.

Romantic Moment on The Bund: Shanghai Kiss by Red Brick Backdrop

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At The Ponds at Bolton Valley in Bolton, VT, a high-angle shot captures the couple kissing and recessing from the ceremony on the grass. Sunlight bathes the scene, highlighting the joy and natural beauty of their special day.

Couple's Joyful Recessional Kiss at The Ponds at Bolton Valley

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At Pátio Welucci in São Paulo, Brazil, a high-angle black-and-white shot captures the intricate details of the wedding dress on the bride, highlighting its elegant design and texture.

High-Angle Black-and-White Shot Highlights Bride’s Dress at Pátio Welucci, São Paulo Wedding

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At Borgo di Castelvecchio, Italy, a high-angle drone view in black and white beautifully captures the bride and groom as they walk through olive trees, surrounded by the expansive and picturesque countryside.

Picturesque Countryside: Drone's High-Angle Black-and-White View of Bride and Groom Amidst Olive Trees at Borgo di Castelvecchio

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In Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, a high-angle shot captures the couple strolling through the iconic hoodoos at sunrise. The vibrant colors of the landscape create a breathtaking and dramatic view, enhancing the couple's journey

Couple Walks Among Hoodoos in Vibrant Bryce Canyon Landscape, Utah

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In Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, a poignant moment unfolds as the groom, framed in anticipation, watches the bride walk down the aisle on the beach sand.

Groom Awaits Bride Walking Down Sandy Aisle, Capturing Poignant Wedding Moment in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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In Villa Verucchio's secret garden, nestled within the historical city center, an aerial black-and-white shot captures the bride and groom in a loving embrace. The high-angle view highlights the couple's connection amidst the enchanting setting.

Aerial Black-and-White Shot Captures Bride and Groom Embrace in Villa Verucchio’s Enchanting Secret Garden Wedding

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At Chateau de la Motte Fénelon in Cambrai, a high-angle, dramatic black-and-white shot captures the bride and groom dancing at the bottom of a staircase, with graphic bold lines adding a striking and artistic composition to the scene.

High-Angle Black-and-White Capture of Dancing Couple with Bold Lines at Chateau de la Motte Fénelon

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At Chateau St-Ambroise in Montreal, Quebec, the wedding couple poses, framed by a doorway as they stand on old wooden stairs, captured in a high-angle black-and-white shot that adds a timeless quality to the scene.

Couple's Black-and-White Doorway Portrait on Wooden Stairs at Chateau St-Ambroise

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A photo of a happy couple, standing in front of vibrant blue doors in the charming village of Frigiliana, Málaga, Spain.

Smiling Couple in Front of Vibrant Blue Doors in Frigiliana, Spain - A Village Engagement Photo Session

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A stunning black and white image of a couple at Alexander Muir Park in Toronto has been recognized with a WPJA Spotlight award. The photo captures the couple in a unique high angle pose, showcasing the full length of the bride's dress in the frame.

Elegant Perspectives: A Bride's Grace at Alexander Muir Park

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A romantic couple dances in the urban setting of Antalya, Turkey, captured in the warm rays of sunlight and shadows.

Romantic Dance in Sunlit Urban Setting, Antalya, Turkey Wedding Celebration

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Photographed by a WPJA member at Cassiobury Park in Watford, UK, this composed image showcases the engaged couple in a lush, wooded setting. Additional OCF lighting techniques add a unique touch to the portrait.

WPJA-Member Shoots Couple at Enchanting Wooded Spot: Cassiobury Park, Watford"

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In this pre-wedding image captured by a skilled WPJA photographer in Frigiliana, Spain, an engaged couple gazes upwards towards the camera to the high angle.

High View Engagement Photo by Pro Wedding Photographer in Frigiliana, Spain

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A wide shot from a high angle captures guests gathering in the brewhouse of the Altes Sudhaus brewery in Dortmund, Germany, before the wedding ceremony.

Awaiting the Ceremony: Guests Gather at Altes Sudhaus Brewery, Dortmund

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Intimate portrait of newlyweds against the old world stone backdrop of Siena Cathedral in Tuscany.

Newlyweds in Intimate Portrait by Siena Cathedral Stone Backdrop, Tuscany

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A WPJA photographer captures a delightful scene at Zbiljsko jezero, Slovenia, where a loving couple is enveloped by graceful swans in the river as they share a tender embrace.

Wedding Photographer Captures Water Scene | Loving Couple Embraced by Graceful Swans

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A picturesque pose as the soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. stand gracefully beside a boat on the tranquil Slivniški ribniki in Slovenia, captured by a talented WPJA photographer from a unique high angle perspective.

Captivating Pre-Wedding Photo by Talented Photographer at Tranquil Slovenian Lake

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A shot of a newlywed couple posing on a tree branch against the forest backdrop of Lago Ulm, capturing their love and happiness on their day.

Newlywed Couple Poses on Tree Branch with Forest Backdrop of Lago Ulm, Capturing Their Love and Happiness on Their Special Day

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Capturing the newlyweds' first dance at Voewood Estate in Norfolk, UK, with a breathtaking aerial view of the couple dancing on a rustic wooden floor.

Breathtaking Aerial View Captures Newlyweds' First Dance on Rustic Wooden Floor at Voewood Estate in Norfolk, UK

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A beautiful bride smiles with her parents as they lovingly place her wedding veil over her face during a traditional Chinese ceremony in Shanghai, China.

Beautiful Bride Smiles with Parents as They Lovingly Place Wedding Veil Over Her Face During Traditional Chinese Ceremony in Shanghai, China

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At Deer Park Villa in Fairfax, CA, a portrait of the bride and groom captures them walking along a gravel path outside, viewed from a high angle.

Bride and Groom Walk Along Gravel Path, Captured from High Angle at Deer Park Villa in Fairfax, CA

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