Wedding Photos of Step

The following “Step” 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 “Step” 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.

The newlywed couple walk together out of Courteenhall village church, beaming as they step into married life after a ceremony surrounded by loved ones.

Newlyweds Walk Joyfully Out Of Courteenhall Church In Northamptonshire, England

Under the stone arch at Chartreuse de Sainte Croix en Jarez in the Loire, the couple shares a dance step, with historic architecture providing both structure and romance to the scene.

Couple Shares Dance Step Beneath Stone Arch At Chartreuse De Sainte Croix Loire

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Departing her family home in Ciminà, Calabria, the bride steps down with small girl to travel to the church, marking the beginning of her journey to the wedding ceremony.

Walking Away From Her Childhood Home In Ciminà, Calabria, The Bride’s Journey To Church Begins With A Little Companion.

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In Binzhou, Shandong, outside a family home, a person steps out of a vehicle at the red carpet, signaling either an arrival or departure associated with the wedding day activities.

Red Carpet Signals Car Arrival or Departure Outside a Family Home in Binzhou Shandong China

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In Nanping, Fujian, the bride and groom step out from their home together, heading to attend the ceremony with joyful anticipation on their wedding day.

Bride And Groom Step Out With Joyful Anticipation From Their Home In Nanping, Fujian, Heading To Ceremony

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Hand in hand, the newlyweds step forward at their Budapest ceremony location, surrounded by cheers and falling confetti as their celebration truly begins.

Hand In Hand, Newlyweds Step Forward Through Cheers And Confetti At Their Budapest Ceremony Location

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The newlyweds step out of the church, greeted by friends and family, marking the official start of their married life in the heart of Krakow, Malopolskie.

Newlyweds Step Out Of The Church Greeted By Friends To Start Married Life In Krakow Malopolskie Poland

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Laughter erupts as the couple exits their ceremony in Cires les Mello, France, radiating happiness and joy with every step among their friends and family.

Laughter Erupts As The Happy Couple Exits Their Wedding Ceremony In Cires Les Mello Oise France

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A portrait capturing the tender connection between a couple walking up steps at Naval Square. Their subtle gestures and gazes convey the sentiment, 'It was always you,' emphasizing their unwavering devotion.

Naval Square Steps: Unwavering Devotion in Every Step, Gazing, "It Was Always You"

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In Gueugnon, Burgundy, France, a candid moment unfolds as someone accidentally steps on the bride's long veil, causing her head to tilt back. This unexpected scene adds a touch of humor to the day's events.

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A bride in Forte dei Marmi carefully showcases the intricate details of her wedding dress and bouquet while positioned on a step

Forte dei Marmi bride showcases intricate wedding dress and bouquet on step

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A Liaoning elegant wedding day detail picture showing When the bride takes the lane to get in the wedding room, she has to step on the gold bricks when she gets out of the car

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Piazza di Spagna - Rome - Italy engagement picture - A walk in the center of Rome in the Spanish Steps

engagement picture from A walk in the center of Rome in the Spanish Steps

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The flower girl sits on a step in front of the altar in this black and white photo by a Paris wedding photographer.

The flower girl sits on a step in front of the altar in this black and white picture

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Tickled pink in a photo from Germany of a groom perched on outdoor cement steps with neon pink socks on display and a cheery pink wedding bouquet resting in the middle

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Taipei wedding photographer captured this detail image of the brides royal blue heels as she lifts her skirt to climb the stairs

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