Wedding Photos of Matrimony

The following “Matrimony” 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 “Matrimony” 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.

Amidst the intermittent downpours at The Mountain Terrace in Woodside, CA, this award-winning wedding photographer skillfully framed a stunning image, showcasing the unique charm of a rainy ceremony.

The Mountain Terrace Rainy Charm: An Award-Winning Wedding Frame

At Arapahoe Basin, a bride and her parents ride the chair lift to the mid-mountain ceremony. The photographer captures this stunning image, showcasing the unique venue and creating an award-winning image.

Mountain Matrimony: A Breathtaking Chairlift Journey to Eternal Union

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At Malopolskie Reception Venue, a playful couple reenacts a bullfighting scene, captured by a wedding photojournalist

Malopolskie Matrimony: A Playful Bullfighting Romance

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The black and white wedding picture of the bride and groom, and their beloved dog at a Toronto ceremony captures the joyous occasion of the married couple's union at St David's Church

The timeless black and white wedding image captures the joy of the newlyweds and their pup

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Wedding photo of reception singers in Hangzhou City

Musical Matrimony: Hangzhou City Harmony with Bride & Groom

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Sofia couple dancing with bokeh during their wedding

Bokeh Ballroom: Sofia's Charming Couple Waltzing into Matrimony

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Slovenia bride dress image of the gown creating a path through the colorful confetti on the ground

The bride's dress in Slovenia leads the way through a rainbow of confetti below

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Playa del Carmen Wedding Photograph of the Family bond

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The groom takes a deep breath at the altar

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The bride puts the ring on her groom in low angle this black and white photo by a Portugal wedding photographer.

The bride puts the ring on her groom in low angle this black and white picture

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The bride hides her face in the groom's shoulder during the speech in Leiden in this black and white photo by a Netherlands wedding photographer.

The bride hides her face in the groom's shoulder during a speech

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The groom holds his hand to his face as the bride walks down the aisle at The Joshua Bradley in this black and white photo by a Lancashire, England wedding reportage photographer.

The groom holds his hand to his face as the bride walks down the aisle in this black and white image

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Young child refuses to leave during the ceremony - England wedding reportage photographer

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Bride gets emotional as the groom holds her during the wedding ceremony at the Glacier National Park, Montana

Bride gets emotional as the groom holds her during the outdoor ceremony

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Tuscany flower girl sits in front of the bride and groom during the wedding ceremony

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Oldenzaal kids sit on the bench during the wedding ceremony

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the Bride and groom smile outside at the ceremony after just getting married

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Cheney Mansion Oak Park wedding ceremony Photo of the bride and groom exchanging vows.

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Bride sheds a tear during her wedding ceremony - Meyers Castle Wedding Ceremony

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Flower girl holds the brides hand during the wedding ceremony in Teror, Las Palmas

a Flower girl holds the brides hand during the indoor ceremony

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Bride smiles as the groom gets emotional during the wedding ceremony in London, UK

a Bride smiles as the groom gets emotional during the indoor ceremony

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Outdoor photo of the groom getting emotional as he sees the bride during the wedding ceremony in Tahoma, CA

Outdoor ceremony picture of the groom getting emotional as he sees the bride

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Little boys watch as the parents help during the ring ceremony in Calabria

a Little boys watch as the parents help during the ring ceremony

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Wedding detail photography capturing beautiful moment of joining bride and groom in matrimony with signatures of certificate

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