Wedding Photos of Overhead shot

The following “Overhead shot” 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 “Overhead shot” 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 the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago, IL, the Maid of Honor assists the bride with her dress, set against the intricate floor pattern, highlighting a moment of care and elegance.

Maid of Honor Adjusts Bride's Dress at Waldorf Astoria

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At Chateau de Malliac in Gers, France, an overhead shot captures the detail of the bride and best man wearing flip flop slippers, adding a casual and fun element to the elegance of the wedding celebration.

Bride and Best Man Sport Flip Flops at Chateau de Malliac, France Wedding

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In Cleveland, Ohio, a black-and-white detail shot captures a touching top-down view of Grandpa and Grandma holding hands while watching the ceremony, symbolizing enduring love and cherished family bonds on this special occasion.

Grandpa and Grandma Hold Hands in Ceremony's Top-Down Black-and-White Detail Shot

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At a reception venue on the Santa Barbara Central Coast, a shot from high above captures a woman cocktail server pouring a drink while hoisted inside a 'lollipop'.

Cocktail Server Pours Drink from High 'Lollipop' at Santa Barbara Central Coast Reception, Captivating Guests

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At Paróquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil, a graphic detail shot captures the married couple walking across the intricately patterned floor tiles. Their shoes contrast against the ornate design.

Newlyweds Walk Across Intricate Tiles at Paróquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil, São Paulo

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At Le Méridien hotel in Denver, Colorado, the groom waits patiently for the bride to join him. They plan to exchange private vows upstairs, captured in an overhead, graphic black-and-white shot.

Groom Patiently Awaits Bride for Private Vows at Le Méridien Denver, Captured in Dramatic Overhead Shot

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At Igreja São Pedro in Porto Alegre, RS, a powerful top-down shot captures the detail of hands resting on the Holy Bible.

Hands Resting on Holy Bible in Top-Down Shot at Igreja São Pedro, Porto Alegre

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A loving couple poses for a portrait in the warm Italian sunlight at Cascina Ranverso. They are on their backs, their heads together, on the grassy ground. The photo was taken by a wedding photographer using a drone camera from above.

Sunlit Serenity: Aerial Affection at Cascina Ranverso

Buttigliera Alta Piedmont PreWedding Photography drone capture overhead shot Piedmont Cascina Ranverso laying in grass

Picture of a couple in love laying on a golf green in Almerimar, Almería, Spain. Their bodies are intertwined in a ying/yang formation, symbolizing their strong connection and harmony as they prepare for their upcoming wedding.

Serene Love on a Spanish Green: An Engaging Preview of a Match Made in Almería

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At Sítio Vô Luiz in São João Batista, Santa Catarina, an aerial shot captures the engaged couple lying in the grass, gazing lovingly into each other's eyes.

Aerial Romance at Sítio Vô Luiz: Engaged Couple Lying in Grass, Gazing Lovingly Into Each Other's Eyes in São João Batista, Santa Catarina

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Outside the city of Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain, the happy couple locked in a tight embrace while laying on the soft sand, their heads leaning towards each other in perfect harmony.

Couple's Harmonious Embrace on Soft Sand Outside Cádiz, Andalucia

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In Excenevex, a lovely engaged couple can be seen embracing at the boat dock.

Engaged Couple Shares an Embrace at the Boat Dock in Excenevex

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In the town of Nancy, France, the photographer showcases a playful and relaxed manner in the artistic engagement portrait of a laughing couple lying on the ground.

Playful Engagement Portrait in Nancy, France Highlights a Relaxed Style

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A professional wedding photographer from WPJA captures a unique perspective of an engaged couple at Alexandra Palace, as they sit on stone steps in an intimate connection.

Enchanted Hideout: Couple's Engagement Photo Shoot at Alexandra Palace

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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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Couple at San Vigilio Park, Lake Garda, Italy, amidst striking lakeside scenery.

Couple embraces amidst stunning lakeside scenery at San Vigilio Park, Lake Garda, Italy

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Pleasanton, CA exudes Summer Love as the couple lies on the lush green grass. Captured from above, she rests her head upon him.

An Aerial Embrace in Pleasanton, CA

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Engaged couple, Carmen and Manel, share a kiss while lying on the train track trusses in Arbuniel, Spain, ahead of their upcoming wedding.

Trackside Romance: Carmen and Manel's Kiss in Arbuniel

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At Monte Sant'Angelo, with the stunning Gulf of Manfredonia in the background, the bride and groom stroll near their vintage wedding car at a scenic cliffside viewpoint along the roadway.

Bride and Groom Stroll Near Vintage Wedding Car at Scenic Cliffside Viewpoint with Gulf of Manfredonia in Background at Monte Sant'Angelo

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Budapest's rocky landscape serves as the backdrop for this relaxed and loving couple, as they sit atop the rocks and soak in the warm sunshine.

Sunlit Serenity: Love on the Rocks in Budapest

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Alexandria, Virginia - The bride's parents enjoy a sweet moment at their daughter's wedding reception at River Farm. Illuminated by glow sticks, they share a slice of cake while sitting at their table in the softly lit venue.

Bride's parents embrace the sweetness of their daughter's wedding at River Farm

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In Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO, a recently engaged couple lays together head to head in tall grass, posing in a romantic yin and yang style during their photo session.

Colorado Engagement Photo Session Captures Couple's Love in Ute Valley Park

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A couple poses for an engagement portrait in Toulouse's Saint Cyprien neighborhood, seated in a park and holding hands.

Toulouse Lovebirds: Capturing the Romance of Saint Cyprien in an Engagement Portrait

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ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT - A couple lies in the grass surrounded by daisies at Parc Majolan in Blanquefort, Gironde.

Love Blooms at Parc Majolan: An Intimate Engagement Portrait Among Daisies in Blanquefort, Gironde

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Overhead shot of newlyweds stealing a kiss in their vintage MG at the Arundel Town Hall in West Sussex, England.

ARUNDEL TOWN HALL | Overhead shot of newlyweds stealing kiss in old MG car

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A pre-wedding engagement portrait taken at Le Porge. The photo features a couple lying in the grass, captured from a bird's eye view.

Love From Above: A Romantic Engagement Portrait at Le Porge

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Guests lifting the couple in an original group photo at Domaine de Béronsart - a black and white photo taken from above.

Domaine de Béronsart | Striking Black and White Wedding Photo: Guests Lifting the Happy Couple

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A charming photo of a engaged couple at Bevano River Mouth Sanctuary in Ravenna, Italy. The playful shot shows them lying on their backs, with the woman upside down.

Crazy in Love by the Bevano River: A Fun and Romantic Engagement Portrait in Ravenna, Italy

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A beautiful view from above, capturing the joyful moment as the bride plays the ribbon bouquet game and cuts the ribbons in Vendée, France.

Breathtaking View of Bride's Joyful Ribbon Bouquet Game in Vendée, France Wedding

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