Wedding Photos of Wedding

The following “Wedding” 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 “Wedding” 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.

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At Evergreen Memorial Barn in Evergreen, Colorado, the couple shares a laugh in front of their wedding reception venue at dusk, with the moon shining brightly overhead, adding a romantic and serene backdrop.
Couple Poses for a Portrait Under Moonlit Sky at Evergreen Memorial Barn Wedding in Colorado
At Bistro Farol, a detail shot at ground level captures the bride's Converse shoes, showcasing her individual flair and adding a playful touch to her wedding attire.
Bride's Converse Shoes Add Playful Touch to Wedding Attire in Detail Shot at Bistro Farol Ceremony
At Home Farm Bed and Breakfast in Milton Keynes, England, a detail shot captures a young wedding guest's hand reaching out to stroke a horse, highlighting the gentle interaction with the horse's lower face in a charming bw image.
Child's Hand Reaches to Stroke Horse in Charming Black-and-White at Home Farm B&B
In Champ-sur-Drac, France, during a couple's session, the bride and groom pose with their two small dogs, set against the backdrop of an intriguing art installation, adding a unique and personal element to their photoshoot.
Bride and Groom Pose with Dogs Against Artistic Backdrop for Personal Touch in Champ-sur-Drac, France Session
At Beachampton Church in Beachampton, England, a detail shot captures a church warden carefully lighting a candle before the wedding ceremony, highlighting the quiet preparation and adding a warm, reverent touch to the event.
Church Warden Lights Candle in Heartfelt Detail Before Ceremony at Beachampton Church
At Lartington Hall in Durham, England, the groom gently assists his bride down a set of steps as they are showered with confetti.
Groom Guides Bride Down Steps Amid Confetti Shower at Lartington Hall, Durham
At the Domaine des Cèdres, a tight portrait shot captures the bride with a warm smile, radiating joy and elegance.
Bride's Joyful Smile Radiates Elegance in Tight Portrait at Domaine des Cèdres Wedding Venue
At Château Latournelle in Fenouillet, Haute-Garonne, the bride's bouquet is carefully placed on the farmhouse wooden table during the wedding meal, adding a graceful and floral accent to the rustic charm of the celebration.
Bride's Bouquet Graces Farmhouse Table During Wedding Meal at Château Latournelle
At the bride's parents' home, the marquee tent glows warmly against the evening sky during the wedding, providing a stunning contrast as the tent is illuminated at dusk beneath the deep blue sky, creating an inviting and picturesque scene.
Marquee Tent Illuminates Evening Wedding Scene at Bride's Parents' Home Against Dusk Sky
At Solar Beach in Istanbul, the bride's veil flows gracefully around her, enveloping her entirely and making her shine like a diamond.
Bride's Veil Flows Gracefully, Enveloping Her in Radiance at Solar Beach Wedding in Istanbul
In Vendée, France, a drone shot captures the bride and groom, both farmers, as they lay together on their field where they just got married, offering a unique and aerial perspective of their special day.
Drone Captures Aerial View of Farmer Couple Laying on Field Wedding Venue in Vendée, France
At Catedral de Almería in Almería, Spain, a low-angle shot captures the couple with the cathedral's warm-toned, old-world architecture and surrounding palm trees, highlighting the historic and tropical ambiance of the location.
Couple Framed by Cathedral's Warm Architecture and Palm Trees in Low-Angle Shot at Catedral de Almería, Spain
In Zuid Holland, Netherlands, at the home of the bride and groom, a black-and-white over-the-shoulder shot captures the bride as she takes a final look in the mirror after getting ready.
Bride's Final Mirror Check Captured in Black-and-White Over-the-Shoulder Shot at Zuid Holland Home, Netherlands
In Delafield, Wisconsin, a couple danced joyfully as their wedding party sang around them, creating a lively scene outside a two-story building.
Lively Wedding Celebration: Joyful Couple Danced as Party Sang Outside Delafield's Charming Two-Story Venue
In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, a bride and groom embraced for a kiss with their wedding party in the background.
Fond du Lac Embrace: Bride and Groom Share Kiss with Celebratory Wedding Party in the Background
At Brookside Gardens Event Center, a guest playfully lifts the bride's dress while she turns to see what's happening, captured in a moment of surprise and amusement during the wedding festivities.
Bride's Surprised Reaction as Guest Lifts Her Dress at Brookside Gardens
In Bozeman, Montana, during the couple's first dance, a dog photobombs the moment in a black and white shot, adding unexpected charm to the wedding celebration.
Dog Photobombs Couple's First Dance in Bozeman
During the reception at The Barn at Brambleton, Virginia, the groom is lifted by his friends, creating a spirited and celebratory moment at the wedding.
Groom Soars with Friends at The Barn at Brambleton
Groom nervously attempts imperfect fist bumps during the wedding processional at University of Maryland Hotel. A lighthearted moment amid the ceremony's formal atmosphere.
Groom's Nervous Charm Shines at University of Maryland Hotel Ceremony
After the ceremony at University of Maryland Hotel, the groom playfully pretends to lick his bride's ring. A moment of humor highlights the couple's joyous celebration.
Groom's Playful Antics Delight at University of Maryland Hotel
At a Baltimore, Maryland reception, a woman beams with surprise and joy after catching the bouquet. Her delighted expression captures a wedding tradition.
Woman's Joyful Surprise Lights Up Baltimore Reception
In Baltimore, Maryland, during the wedding reception, the groom humorously offers a tissue during a funny toast, making everyone smile.
Groom's Hilarious Toast in Baltimore: Tissue in Hand, Laughter Fills the Reception
At Old Thorns Hotel in Liphook, UK, a low camera angle captures the couple engaged in Hindu wedding games surrounded by cheering friends. The lively atmosphere reflects the celebration's joy and camaraderie.
Couple Embraces Tradition Amid Cheers at Old Thorns Hotel
At The Lion Inn in Chelmsford, UK, the groom shares a joyful dance with his young son during the wedding reception. The heartfelt moment highlights the family celebration's warmth.
Father-Son Dance: Heartfelt Celebration Unfolds at The Lion Inn
At The Atrium in Butler County, PA, the bride and groom's little cousin looks surprised as she discovers a piece of debris stuck to her shoe during the wedding.
Little Cousin's Surprise: Wedding Day Discovery at The Atrium, Butler County, PA
At Froyle Park in Alton, UK, children sit in high-back chairs engrossed in electronic devices, separate from the wedding reception festivities. The scene captures a candid contrast to the lively celebration nearby.
Children Absorbed in Devices Amidst Froyle Park Festivities

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