Wedding Photos of Smiles

The following “Smiles” 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 “Smiles” 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.

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A happy bride and groom are smiling as they walk outside. They just got married in Ottawa, Ontario. Guests are throwing flower petals in the air to celebrate. The sun is shining, and everyone looks joyful.
Ottawa Wedding Bliss: Sun-Kissed Newlyweds Celebrate with Joyful Petal Shower
At Écuries de la Tour in Mondonville, Haute-Garonne, the bride and her two sisters share smiles and laughter during wedding preparations. This joyful moment reflects their close bond and excitement.
Bride Shares Laughter with Sisters at Écuries de la Tour
At MacCallum House in Mendocino, CA, the bride and groom share laughter and smiles during the toast, surrounded by an extravagant floral setting at the head table. The moment reflects their joy and the celebration's beauty.
Bride and Groom Toast to Joyful Moments at MacCallum House
At Yanik Mektep in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride receives a heartfelt and sincere look from her grandmother, bathed in sunlight. The scene is enriched with smiles, encapsulating the warmth and love shared on this special occasion.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Look with Grandmother, Illuminated by Sunlight at Yanik Mektep in Istanbul Wedding Scene
At Colorado's Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort, the bride and groom share a laugh with their officiant. They exchange smiles during the outdoor ceremony against a snowy backdrop.
Bride and Groom Share Laughs with Officiant at Arapahoe Basin, Celebrating Love in Snowy Ceremony
Outside Limoges City Hall, the newlyweds joyfully exit under a shower of confetti, while their loved ones look on with smiles and cheering, celebrating the happy couple's special day.
Limoges Wedding: Couple Exits City Hall to Cheers, Confetti Shower
In London, UK, a vibrant explosion of confetti surrounds the happy couple. Their joyful faces light up the moment as they celebrate outside, adding a festive touch to their special day.
Confetti Explosion Surrounds Joyful Couple in London, UK, Adding Festive Touch to Special Wedding Day Celebration
At the reception venue in Le Val d'Azergues, France, the bride's daughter beams with happiness. Her joy is evident as she watches her parents exchange rings, capturing a heartfelt family moment.
Bride's Daughter Beams with Happiness Watching Parents Exchange Rings at Le Val d'Azergues
At the ceremony location in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, the bride and groom warmly greet their families and friends after the ceremony concludes. This joyful moment is filled with smiles and heartfelt congratulations from their loved ones.
Bride and Groom Greet Loved Ones with Warm Smiles in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
At Mountain Shadows in Scottsdale, Arizona, the bride and groom jubilantly walk down the aisle after their outdoor ceremony. Surrounded by the lush grass and mountain scenery, they celebrate their union with smiles and joy.
Bride and Groom Rejoice Down Aisle Amidst Scenic Mountain Backdrop at Mountain Shadows
At Shendish Manor, bubbles fill the air at the end of the wedding ceremony, adding a fun touch to the joyful scene. Under warm sunshine, smiles abound as the newlyweds and guests celebrate the moment.
Bubbles Enhance Wedding Scene Under Warm Sun at Shendish Manor
The special bond of a mother and son at an outdoor wedding in Georgia. This heartwarming moment features big smiles and beautiful tree scenery.
Heartfelt Connection: Mother and Son's Joyful Moment at Georgia Outdoor Wedding
A couple stands hand-in-hand on the picturesque Rockanje beach in the Netherlands, captured in a timeless black and white photograph during their romantic autumn pre-wedding engagement session.
Romantic Hand-in-Hand Couple at Rockanje Beach: Timeless Black and White Engagement Photo Session in the Netherlands
At Rockanje Beach in the Netherlands, a couple shares beautiful smiles as they embrace warmly. The tranquil seaside setting amplifies the joy and affection radiating between them.
Tranquil Romance: Smiling Couple Embrace at Rockanje Beach Engagement Session in Netherlands
In Lille, France, the future bride and groom share a tender embrace on a trail beneath the trees. Embracing closely, he gently kisses her cheek, capturing the affection and warmth of their love amidst the natural beauty.
Whispers of Love: An Affectionate Trail Embrace in Lille
In front of the iconic Beijing Drum Tower, a couple drinks yogurt reminiscent of childhood memories, joyfully toasting to their future together in this meaningful location.
Nostalgic Joy: Couple Toasts with Yogurt at Iconic Beijing Drum Tower, Celebrating Childhood Memories and a Bright Future Together
At Paraiso Espaço de Eventos in Viamão, the bride and groom savor a private portrait session alone after the ceremony, surrounded by the venue's stunning natural beauty.
Bride and Groom Enjoy Private Portrait Session Amidst Stunning Nature at Paraiso Espaço de Eventos, Viamão
At Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT, a wedding guest happily ducks under the limbo bar during the reception. She is all smiles as she joins in the fun.
Wedding Guest Joyfully Ducks Under Limbo Bar at Sugarbush Resort Reception in Warren, VT
In the park of Château de Justiniac, the bride holds her mom's arm as they approach the altar. She smiles at guests, standing outside on the terrace in sunlight.
Bride Walks w/ Mother Toward Altar at Château de Justiniac - Smiling at Guests in Sunlit Terrace
In London, UK, a happy couple walks past cheering guests who are throwing colorful confetti after the ceremony.
Joyful Couple Walks Amidst Cheering Guests Throwing Colorful Confetti Post-Wedding Ceremony in London, UK
At Meaux Cathedral in Paris, France, the newly married couple joyfully exits the cathedral, greeted by confetti, smiles and cheers from their guests.
Newly Married Couple Joyfully Exits Meaux Cathedral in Paris, France - Greeted by Confetti, Smiles, and Cheers from Guests
In the town of Nancy, France, the photographer beautifully captures the couple through a peephole, showcasing their joyful smiles.
Joyous Smiles Captured Through a Peephole in Nancy, France Engagement Portrait
In Lancaster County Park, the wedding photographer captures the couple's playful piggyback ride during golden hour.
Golden Hour Piggyback Ride Captured in Lancaster County Park Engagement Shoot
A professional WPJA photographer captures a unique intimate scene of an engaged couple in their Montreal kitchen, as they work together to create homemade pasta before their upcoming wedding.
Montreal Engagement Portrait by Pro Wedding Photographer: Couple Cooks Homemade Pasta
A couple cozied up in a romantic embrace at Tinicum Park, Pennsylvania, captured by a WPJA photographer. The image exudes warmth and tenderness with soft smiles and a charming backdrop of a red brick building.
Romantic Red Brick Wall Couple Embrace Captured by PA Photographer
Newlyweds share a joyous first dance in Eskisehir, Turkey, celebrating the start of their journey together.
Newlyweds Share Joyous First Dance in Eskisehir, Turkey, Celebrating Their New Journey Together
Capturing the pure love and symmetry of two soulmates in Maceió, Brazil. A pre-wedding session with this top photographer will immortalize your love.
Symphony of Souls: Pre-Wedding Perfection in Maceió, Brazil
In Decatur, Georgia, a top pre-wedding photographer captured a sweet embrace between a couple at Sidewalk on Ponce. The laughter and smiles, framed by shade trees, make for a beautiful engagement portrait.
Laughter and Love: A Sweet Embrace at Sidewalk on Ponce

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