Wedding Photos of Special moments

The following “Special moments” 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 “Special moments” 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.

Wedding photo taken at The Secret Tower in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The groom and his young son are captured pulling funny faces in this moment captured by a photographer.

Father and Son's Silly Moment at Newcastle's Secret Tower Wedding Delights Photographers

In Sarrebourg, France, the groom shares a drink with his witnesses in a candid behind-the-scenes photo captured at the wedding venue, showcasing a moment of camaraderie and celebration.

Groom Raises Glass: Sarrebourg Snapshot of Camaraderie and Celebration at Stunning French Wedding Venue

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A groom prepares for his wedding day with his friends in Bardos, France. This award-winning photo captures the special moments before the ceremony at the beautiful domaine Etxezahar.

Groom's Pre-Wedding Rituals: Award-Winning Photo in Bardos, France's Stunning Domaine Etxezahar

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The couple had their wedding pictures taken at the Four Seasons Dubai, walking in its outdoor courts with him carefully holding her dress

The Four Seasons Dubai was the venue for the couple's wedding photos, featuring him holding her dress protectively

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Colorado Wedding Photographer, Denver Wedding | Flower Girl is The Star of The Show

Wedding Photo of a Flower Girl being The Star of The Show

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wedding photography in Veneto, Italy of great looks and gestures during the church ceremony

wedding photography of great looks and gestures during the church ceremony

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wedding reception photography of outdoor dancing with good light

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Wedding photojournalism at Mantua - Bridal and mother preparations in a split frame image

Wedding photojournalism at Mantua of the Bridal and mother preparations in a split frame image

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Chicago wedding reception photography with lights on the dance floor

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Wedding photojournalism at Destiny Hall, Glasgow | Humors reception speeches

Laughter and Love: Capturing Memorable Reception Speeches at Destiny Hall, Glasgow

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Scotland wedding photo with kids | West on the Green, Glasgow wedding photography

Joyous Journeys: A Scottish Celebration at West on the Green

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