Wedding Photos of Staircase

The following “Staircase” 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 “Staircase” 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.

A groomsman descends the staircase at a private house in Ventura, CA, humorously juggling multiple items including his drink, preparing for the wedding festivities underway.

Groomsman Juggles Multiple Items While Descending A Staircase At A Private House In Ventura California

Seen through the intricate details of a grand staircase, the couple shares a meaningful look during their sophisticated engagement portrait session at the historic Palácio Deodoro in Alagoas, Brazil.

Seen Through Staircase Details, The Engaged Couple Shares A Meaningful Look During An Artistic Portrait Session At Palácio Deodoro, Alagoas

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On the grand staircase at Pendley Manor, the couple pose for a portrait, the sweeping stairs and ornate railing showcasing the manor’s classic elegance.

On The Grand Staircase At Pendley Manor, The Couple’s Portrait Highlights The Manor’s Classic Elegance And Sweeping Details

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On the staircase at the bride’s Montpellier home, an image highlights her poised figure, with shadows and light creating an artistic portrait full of anticipation.

Bride’s Figure Poised On The Staircase Is Highlighted By Artistic Assessment Of Light And Shadow In Montpellier

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Inside Schloss Westerburg, Westerburg, a newlywed couple is enveloped by the castle's grand architecture and spiral staircase, drawing attention to timeless elegance and romance.

Newlywed Couple Embraced By Grand Spiral Staircase Inside Schloss Westerburg Westerburg Germany

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In Nancy, France, the bride and groom share a peaceful moment at the base of a monumental staircase, the sweeping architecture lending elegance to their portrait.

The Bride And Groom Share A Peaceful Kiss At The Base Of A Monumental Staircase In Nancy, France

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Along the staircase in Los Cabos, the bride’s dress hangs and cascades down, its fabric elegantly displayed and shaped like a blooming flower.

The Bride’s Dress Cascades Like A Blooming Flower Along The Staircase In Los Cabos, Elegantly Displayed For Dramatic Effect

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At Villa Schiarino in Bancole, Mantua, Italy, the bride tosses her bouquet from the staircase. The bouquet hovers humorously between two grand columns, resembling a goal, adding playful energy to the elegant setting.

Bride Tosses Bouquet From Villa Schiarino Staircase In Mantua, Bouquet Hovers Between Columns Playfully Amid Elegant Setting

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A bride descends the staircase at Château Castlerey in Agen, France, framed by the portraits of Louis XV and his wife, blending elegance with historical grandeur.

The Bride Descends The Staircase At Château Castlerey In Agen, France, Blending Elegance With Historical Grand Portraits Of Royalty

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At St Giles House in Dorset, UK, the bride gracefully descends the staircase to greet her father waiting below, beneath the watchful gaze of an old master painting. Soft light from the overhead window enhances the rich stairwell colors.

Bride Descends Staircase To Father At St Giles House Dorset UK

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Ballroom at the Ben, Philadelphia — The newlyweds share a timeless embrace with eyes closed on a grand staircase, symmetrically framed and bathed in golden light for a quiet and elegant wedding portrait.

Elegant Timeless Wedding Portrait - Couple Embracing On Grand Staircase At Ballroom At The Ben Philadelphia

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In Largentiere, France, the groom shows off his parkour skills on a staircase, climbing the wall and handrail beside the bride for an unexpected wedding portrait.

Playful Parkour Wedding Portrait On Staircase At Largentiere France With Groom And Bride

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At the groom’s house in Ardara, County Donegal, the photographer captures a poignant scene as the groom’s son watches from the stairs while his grandfather assists the groom, highlighting generational bonds and storytelling skill.

Generations Gather: A Grandfather's Help, A Son's Quiet Watch

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Couple sits on TWA Hotel steps, gazing outside at JFK Airport tarmac through large glass windows.

TWA Hotel Steps Capture Love, Flight at JFK Airport

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Engaged couple video chats with family, smiling, in charming downtown Annapolis, Maryland, during engagement photos.

Engaged Couple Shares Joyful Video Chat with Family in Downtown Annapolis, Maryland

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Bride stands backlit at Balbirnie House entrance, her silhouette glowing against the grand doorway.

Balbirnie House: Bride's Silhouette Glows Against Grand Entrance, Backlit

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The bride and groom make a grand entrance by walking down a majestic stone staircase at Château Coty in Tarn-et-Garonne, France, during their elegant wedding celebration.

Bride And Groom Descend Majestic Stone Staircase At Château Coty In Tarn-et-Garonne, France

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Bride and groom share emotional first look in bride’s parents’ Duluth home, while uncle walks through background, candid moment.

Emotional First Look: Bride and Groom in Childhood Home, Candid Uncle Passes By

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At The Union Club Soho, England, the bride descends a staircase in the tiny member's club, reflected in a large indoor mirror.

The Union Club Soho: Bride's Mirrored Descent

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$At The LINE Hotel in Washington, D.C., the groom dips the bride on the main staircase, with light refractions and bokeh adding a modern, atmospheric effect.$

Groom Sweeps Bride Away on The LINE Hotel Staircase, Washington D.C.

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At Ecuries de la Tour in Mondonville, the bride and groom sit on the steps of a grand staircase in the reception hall, sharing a laugh together amidst the elegant setting.

Bride and Groom Share a Laugh on Grand Staircase Amidst Elegance at Ecuries de la Tour, Mondonville

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At No. 4 Hamilton Place in London, an off-camera flash expertly illuminates the bride and groom as they pose on the staircase, creating a striking portrait that highlights their elegance amidst the venue's sophisticated backdrop.

Off-Camera Flash Illuminates Bride and Groom in Striking Portrait on Staircase at No. 4 Hamilton Place, London

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At Château Pape Clément in Pessac, the bride and groom pose on the staircase, surrounded by the warm tones of the old-world stair landing, creating an elegant and timeless scene.

Bride and Groom Pose Elegantly on Staircase, Embraced by Warm Tones at Château Pape Clément, Pessac

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At Asli Tunca Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride is gracefully escorted down the elegant staircase as she makes her entrance.

Bride's Grand Entrance at Istanbul's Asli Tunca Hotel Wedding

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At The Walled Garden in Nottingham, UK, the bride descends the staircase with elegance and poise, creating a diagonal line across the frame. This composition accentuates her graceful entrance and adds visual interest to the moment.

Bride Descends Staircase at The Walled Garden, Creating Diagonal Line That Accentuates Graceful Entrance

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At Carr Bank in Nottinghamshire, UK, the bride gracefully descends the staircase, her train elegantly supported by bridesmaids. This coordinated effort highlights the beauty and teamwork involved.

Bride Descends Staircase at Carr Bank, Nottinghamshire, Bridesmaids Supporting Train in Elegant Teamwork Display

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At a cocktail event in Bourges, guests are seated on the staircase, creating a layered image of relaxation and conversation. This scene captures the casual and convivial atmosphere of the gathering.

Stylish Guests Relax on Staircase at Bourges Cocktail Event, Enjoying Evening of Conversation and Elegance

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At Baxter Hotel, a detail of the bride's flowing dress cascades down the elegant staircase

Bride's Flowing Dress Cascades Down Baxter Hotel's Elegant Staircase

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At Chateau de la Motte Fénelon in Cambrai, a high-angle, dramatic black-and-white shot captures the bride and groom dancing at the bottom of a staircase, with graphic bold lines adding a striking and artistic composition to the scene.

High-Angle Black-and-White Capture of Dancing Couple with Bold Lines at Chateau de la Motte Fénelon

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Stunning wedding detail photo captured at Fuzhou, Fujian in China featuring the happy couple walking on a staircase.

Elegant Ascent: Happy Couple's Staircase Moment at Fuzhou Wedding

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