Wedding Photos of Snow

The following “Snow” 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 “Snow” 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.

In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, a Cappadocia pre-wedding photo session captures the couple playing in the snow, wearing beanies, sharing a playful and romantic dip.

Playful Snowy Dip in Cappadocia Pre-Wedding Couple Portrait Session

A wedding ring is featured in the foreground, catching the brilliant light and shadow of ice and snow during a winter day in Kaifeng, China.

Brilliant Ring Catches Light in Ice and Snow on a Kaifeng Winter Day

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Engagement portrait of an engaged couple in the snow, surrounded by bare trees in the woods of Luray, Virginia.

Engaged Couple in Snowy Luray, Virginia, Amidst Bare Trees

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At Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vermont, USA, the snowy portrait session captures the couple wrapped up in each other's warmth, adding a sense of intimacy and romance in the winter setting.

Couple Wrapped in Warmth for Intimate and Romantic Snowy Portrait at Mountain Top Inn, Vermont, USA

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At Les Rhodos in La Clusaz, a winter venue, the couple walks toward the camera through the snow, near the majestic backdrop of the mountains.

Couple Walks Through Snow with Majestic Mountain Backdrop at Winter Venue Les Rhodos, La Clusaz

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On Lookout Mountain, Colorado, the couple poses in the snow during their winter wedding day. Standing on a snowy slope, the groom wraps his arms around the bride from behind, creating a warm and intimate feel amidst the serene winter landscape.

Groom Embraces Bride on Snowy Slope, Creating Intimate Moment on Lookout Mountain, Colorado Wedding Day

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At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, the groom opens a bottle of prosecco. Surrounded by the stunning snow-covered mountains, this outdoor celebration captures the beauty and excitement of the moment.

At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, the groom opens a bottle of prosecco, surrounded by stunning snow-covered mountains, capturing the beauty and excitement of this outdoor celebration.

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At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, amidst heavy snowfall, a bride playfully throws her bouquet while wearing skis. The snowy backdrop adds a magical touch to this adventurous and memorable moment.

At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, amidst heavy snowfall, a bride on skis playfully throws her bouquet to others also on skis, with the snowy backdrop adding a wintery touch.

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At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, the bride and groom enjoy an exhilarating ski together.

At Col Pradat in the Italian Dolomites, the bride and groom share an exhilarating ski adventure together, embracing the thrill of the slopes on their winter wedding day.

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Engaged couple embraces amidst breathtaking winter landscape in Saint Niziers en Moucherotte, France, against vibrant sunset.

Winter Warmth: Embracing Love at Sunset in Saint Niziers en Moucherotte

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An image captured at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, as the groom joyfully sweeps his bride off her feet in a romantic embrace amidst several feet of fresh snow, earning it a WPJA Spotlight award.

Winter Whirlwind: A Joyful Embrace at YMCA of the Rockies

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Discover the beauty of the winter season in this captivating photo of a couple, surrounded by snow and twinkling lights, captured by a skilled wedding photographer at Christies of Genesee, CO.

Winter Wonderland Romance: A Captivating Wedding at Christies of Genesee

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A romantic winter image captured as the newlyweds share a loving kiss in the snow at Fort Collins Colorado during their wedding reception.

FORT COLLINS COLORADO | A Romantic Winter Image Captured Outside of Newlywed's Wedding Reception

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A newlywed couple skiing and snowboarding down Aspen Mountain, captured in this winter wedding photo at the picturesque Colorado venue.

Newlyweds Skiing and Snowboarding Down Aspen Mountain: Winter Wedding at Colorado Venue

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A newlywed bride and groom joyfully ski together to their wedding reception at High Camp.

SKIING TO SAY "I DO": NEWLYWED BRIDE AND GROOM HIT THE SLOPES IN WEDDING ATTIRE

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A newlywed couple embraces in a tender kiss against the stunning backdrop of Col des Aravis in the French Alps during their wedding winter, snowy ceremony.

Winter Wonderland Romance: Col des Aravis Wedding Kiss

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Engaged couple shares a quiet portrait session in Estes Park, Co, savoring a cup of coffee amidst the picturesque winter landscape. Their warm embrace complements the serene mountain scenery.

Estes Park Euphoria | Engaged Couple Immersed in Winter Wonderland for Intimate Coffee-Filled Portraits

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Lifestyle couple portrait of future wedding partners captured at Gastlosen against a snowy mountain backdrop. The minimalistic shot features the couple centered in the frame with expansive winter sky surrounding them.

WINTER ROMANCE: Astonishing Gastlosen Mountains Set the Scene for Engaged Couple's Snowy Portraits

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Beautifully captured by the photographer, this lifestyle couple portrait takes place in Fribourg. The future newlyweds walk hand in hand through a winter wonderland, surrounded by fresh snow.

Frosty Fribourg Frolic | Winter Wonderland Engagement Wedding Portraits

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Lifestyle couple portrait at Gatlosen showcasing future newlyweds in a winter wonderland. Against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the couple shares passionate kisses amidst fresh snow, beautifully highlighted by the photographer.

GATLOSEN WINTER WONDERLAND | PICTURED ENGAGEMENT KISSES

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A lifestyle couple portrait taken at Gastlosen showcases the future bride and groom walking arm in arm in the snow on the side of a mountain, beautifully highlighted by the photographer.

ENGAGEMENT WEDDING PORTRAIT SESSION AT GASTLOSEN | THE COUPLE'S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND

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Lifestyle couple portrait captured in Fribourg, as the future bride and groom gracefully stroll through falling snow beneath a covered bridge, their arms lovingly intertwined. A serene winter scene beautifully highlighted by the photographer.

Winter Wonderland: Fribourg Engagement Session | Celebrating Love in the Snow

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In a gently embraced pose, the future married couple stands on a bridge in Fribourg, surrounded by fresh snow. The photographer beautifully highlights this scenic couple portrait.

Enchanting Winter Engagement Session | Fribourg's Snow-Kissed Bridge

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Lifestyle couple portrait in White River National Forest, Colorado. Picture captures couple standing on snow-covered trail, with mountains in the background. They are wearing backpacks and snow boots.

Winter Wonderland Love: A Snowy Engagement Portrait Session in Colorado

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A couple preparing to tie the knot embarks on an engagement portrait session in Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, braving the snowy terrain as they hike up a mountain, one equipped with skis and the other with a snowboard.

Engaged Couple Conquers Colorado's Snow-Capped Mountain for Epic Portraits

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Lifestyle couple portrait captured in Boulder, CO featuring a romantic stroll down a snow-coated trail against the backdrop of the majestic Flatirons, with hints of tall dry grass adding to the picturesque scene.

A Majestic Snowy Stroll | Romantic Couple Portrait Against Flatirons

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Award-winning wedding portrait captures the romance as the bride and groom joyfully pose amidst a picturesque snowfall. The grandeur of Mellon Institute adds a timeless charm to the captivating black and white scene.

Enchanting Snowfall: Timeless Romance at Mellon Institute's Grandeur

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In a stunning award-winning photo, this couple stands in the snow at Boettcher Mansion in Golden, CO. The majestic mountains serve as the backdrop, creating a beautiful blue hour portrait.

Snowy Elegance: A Majestic Mountain Backdrop at Boettcher Mansion Wedding

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In Zermatt, Riffelsee, this surprise engagement shoot unfolds near the Swiss mountains. The couple's love story is captured against the breathtaking backdrop of beauty.

Zermatt Love: A Breathtaking Engagement Shoot at Riffelsee

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Award-winning wedding portrait captures couple's joy and nature's power as they laugh in the wind at Budir, Iceland. Veil dances with the approaching storm, giving a touch of drama to their wedding day.

Windswept Bliss: A Captivating Wedding Portrait Amidst Icelandic Nature's Power

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