Wedding Photos of Vertical format

The following “Vertical format” 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 “Vertical format” 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 Vendée, France, a tall vertical minimalist shot captures the bride and groom at sunset, with a vast sky overhead, highlighting the expansive beauty and romance of the scene.

Minimalist Sunset Portrait Captures Bride And Groom Against Expansive Vendee Sky

At The Jolly Gardener in Vauxhall, London, the couple celebrates by the River Thames, surrounded by a shower of confetti, adding a festive and joyful touch to the riverside scene.

Confetti Bliss: Riverside Celebration by the Thames at The Jolly Gardener Wedding

The Jolly Gardener Vauxhall Wedding Portrait shower of confetti Vauxhall Riverside Scene River Thames festive

Rahul kisses Poojita's forehead by a large ship in South Lake Tahoe; a romantic, nostalgic portrait.

Rahul and Poojita's Nostalgic Kiss by Tahoe Ship: A Romantic Engagement

South Lake Tahoe large ship romantic winter engagement vertical format Nostalgic South Lake Tahoe Engagement

A couple is photographed intimately between green leaves, bathed in the golden sunlight of Burnham Beeches.

Golden Light, Green Embrace: An Intimate Moment in Burnham Beeches' Beauty

vertical format Burnham Engagement Portrait golden sunlight Buckinghamshire hug from behind Burnham UK Burnham Beeches

At Pitzhanger Manor in London, the couple dances on the brick walkway, illuminated by strings of bokeh lights overhead, creating a warm and inviting scene.

Dancing Under Bokeh Lights at Pitzhanger Manor in London’s Romantic Setting

vertical format warmth brick walkway couple dancing bokeh Pitzhanger Manor London

A future married couple, illuminated by a lantern, embraces at sunset by Etang de la Cazine.

Lantern Lit Love: Engaged Couple Embraces at Sunset by Etang de la Cazine

Creuse Etang de la Cazine lakeside engagement lanterns Silhouetted couple Noth Creuse Engagement Photography

A Charly couple embrace in France, framed by vibrant yellow flowers and leaves.

Floral Engaged Embrace: Charly Couple in France Framed by Vibrant Yellow Flowers and Leaves

Cher Charly FR vertical format flowers Charly Engagement Portrait kiss leaves

In Campinas, a bride's portrait is captured at sunset in warm light, framed tall and vertically below palm trees.

Campinas Wedding Sunset: Bride's Tall Vertical Portrait in Warm Light Below Swaying Palm Trees

Campinas Bridal Portrait warm light palm trees Brazil Campinas sunset vertical format

At Domaine de Blanche Fleur in Provence, a cinematic black-and-white portrait captures the couple in a dip kiss on the footbridge.

Provence Dip Kiss: A Cinematic Black-and-White Portrait at Domaine de Blanche Fleur.

dip and kiss Domaine de Blanche Fleur France vertical format Provence cinematic Provence wedding photography

A couple stands together in a covered area of an old building in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok Charm: Couple Stands Shoulder to Shoulder in a Historic Building, Capturing a Unifying Portrait

old building shoulder to shoulder Bangkok PreWedding Photography historic building Bangkok vertical format

At Le Clarence, the bride stands in the windowsill during preparations, captured in a black-and-white portrait, natural light highlighting her expression and anticipation.

Anticipation and Grace: Bride in Natural Light at Le Clarence Window

natural light Preparations Elegance Paris vertical format Paris bridal portrait windowsill

In Moorea, French Polynesia, the couple’s wedding rings rest atop a tropical pineapple, symbolizing their celebration on the island they chose for their special day.

Tropical Symbolism: Wedding Rings on Pineapple in Moorea's Island Celebration

pineapple Moorea Wedding Photography tropical setting island detail Moorea French Polynesia vertical format

At St. John's Church in Wakefield, the flower girl steals the show as she walks with her basket of flowers.

St. John's Church Wedding: Flower Girl Steals Show with Basket of Flowers in Wakefield

basket of flowers West Yorkshire vertical format Wakefield UK Wedding Photography Wakefield UK flower girl St Johns Church

Chicago couple's engagement portrait in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Engagement Portrait: Capturing a Girlfriend and Boyfriend's Love Story in the Urban Cityscape

urban cityscape lifting bride to be urban portrait Chicago Chicago Love Story Chicago engagement photography vertical format

At Killington Ski Resort in Killington, Vermont, the couple shares a chilly kiss at 4,241 feet above sea level on the stone altar at their outdoor ceremony.

Couple Shares Chilly Kiss at 4,241 Feet on Stone Altar, Killington Ski Resort Wedding

stone altar Killington Outdoor Ceremony Killington Ski Resort Killington VT vertical format Vermont mountain kiss

In Nice, France, the couple shares a kiss at sunset with Eze in the background, offering a high scenic view of the water.

Couple Shares Sunset Kiss With Eze And Scenic Water View In Nice, France

vertical format Nice Wedding Portrait Nice kiss at sunset Eze in background scenic view

At the Mountain Top Inn and Resort in Chittenden, Vermont, the Maid of Honor attentively straightens the bride's train, ensuring it falls perfectly.

Maid of Honor's Care: Perfecting Bride's Train at Mountain Top Inn Wedding in Chittenden, Vermont

vertical format bw image bridal train Mountain Top Inn and Resort straightening dress Chittenden Wedding Photography Chittenden

In São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, the bouquet toss becomes a thrilling moment on the dancefloor as silhouetted hands reach up eagerly to catch it.

Thrilling Bouquet Toss: Silhouetted Hands Reach Eagerly on Dancefloor in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil

São Caetano do Sul thrilling moment Sao Paulo wedding photography vertical format São Paulo silhouetted hand eager hands

In Crested Butte, Colorado, the couple and their friends opt for a laid-back campfire gathering under the stars, creating a cozy and intimate ambiance. This alternative to a traditional reception fosters a warm atmosphere, filled with camaraderie.

Couple and Friends Embrace Laid-back Starry Night Gathering in Crested Butte

vertical format under the stars laid back Colorado Crested Butte Wedding Photography Crested Butte Night

This photo captures an engaged couple at Ravenna Wild, Italy, gazing lovingly into each other's eyes while sitting on a driftwood log at the Wild Sanctuary on the sand.

Intimate Moments on Driftwood at Ravenna Wild Sanctuary

vertical format Ravenna Wild Beach sitting on log driftwood Ravenna PreWedding Session Ravenna sand

An engaged couple in Guchun Park, Shanghai, China, captured by a wedding photographer. They are sitting together at their Glamping setup, smiling happily.

Glamping Bliss: A Joyous Engagement in Guchun Park

smiling GuChun Park Shanghai PreWedding Portrait glamping setup bw portrait China Shanghai

Engaged couple poses for retro-inspired portrait session at Ontario Bar in Toronto, capturing the charm of the 1920s with black and white tones and expert studio lighting.

1920s Elegance: Retro Romance at Ontario Bar, Toronto

Toronto Engagement Portrait Canada bw portrait studio lighting 1920s retro inspired Toronto Bar

Engaged couple captures their love in picturesque City of London during pre-wedding portrait session amidst white tall columns.

Columned Romance: Love and Elegance in the City of London

vertical format England white columns London London engagement session

Engaged couple in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, lovingly pose for a pre-wedding portrait session. The groom gently embraces his bride while surrounded by trees.

Nature's Embrace: Love in São Caetano do Sul's Serene Setting

São Caetano do Sul intimate vertical format São Paulo São Caetano do Sul Engagement Brazil trees

Engaged couple coordinated in fall colors for pre-wedding portraits in stunning Waukesha, Wisconsin forest.

Autumn Elegance: Coordinated Love in Waukesha

Waukesha PreWedding Photography Wisconsin trail vertical format Waukesha path fall colors

Chicago sweethearts show off their playful love in engagement portraits, captured in the city of Chicago, Illinois.

Windy City Whimsy: Playful Love Captured in Chicago

Chicago Illinois playful vertical format sweethearts Chicago engagement portrait

In the picturesque landscapes of Snaefellsnes, Iceland, this engaged couple dances in the rain at sunset, captured beautifully by their pre-wedding portrait photographer.

Dancing in the Rain: Sunset Romance on Snaefellsnes, Iceland

rain field sunset Snaefellsnes PreWedding Portrait vertical format dancing Iceland

Captured during a November engagement session, this romantic image showcases a couple in Charly, France, wrapped in each other's love under a canopy of vibrant fall foliage.

November Romance: Embracing Love Beneath Charly's Autumn Canopy

Aisne fall foliage Charly Charly Engagement Session France vertical format November Engagement

Held at Parc Balsan in Châteauroux, this engagement session captures the couple in a joyful and romantic atmosphere, as they prepare to say yes.

Engaged Couple at Parc Balsan in Châteauroux: A Minimalist and Romantic Photoshoot in Soft Hues

Châteauroux Engagement Session vertical format Châteauroux Parc Balsan couple kissing minimalistic portrait

At Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi in Istanbul, a couple celebrates their engagement with joy and laughter. The bride proudly holds up a cookie shaped like a hand.

Engagement Portrait in Istanbul with Bride Holding Cookie-Shaped Hand at Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi

Istanbul PreWedding Photography Istanbul Cengelkoy Sutis Abdullah Aga Yalisi vertical format Turkey cookie hand

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