Wedding Photos of Wedding memories

The following “Wedding memories” 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 memories” 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 black and white image taken at the Chateau de Coudray Montpensier, Indre-et-Loire, capturing a guest congratulating the groom after the secular ceremony.

Moments of Joy at Chateau de Coudray Montpensier: A Wedding Celebration

Guests carrying chairs between ceremony and reception locations at Worcestershire, West Midlands

Worcestershire Wander: Guests Transporting Memories

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At Nanping, Fujian, home, the groom tackles an exciting game segment during the wedding, as he navigates a ladder to reach the bride's home, with the groomsmen eagerly anticipating below

Nanping Adventure: The Groom's Ladder to Love at Home

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At Crested Butte, Colorado, a couple's friend makes a celebratory toast around a campfire during their wedding. This intimate and cozy scene, set under the stars, captures the joy and camaraderie of the evening.

Crested Butte's Starlit Toast: Celebrating Love, Friendship, and Campfire Coziness

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At Hacienda Sitio de Mata in Costa Rica, a touching moment captures the groom's emotions as the bride embraces her mother after walking down the aisle. A heartfelt scene filled with love and family ties.

Costa Rican Wedding Bliss: Embracing Love and Family at Sitio de Mata

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Two flower girls take a refreshing break from the September heatwave at Greenacres Farm in Somerset. This image was awarded by the WPJA, showcasing the photographer's expertise in wedding photography in the area.

September Wedding Heatwave: Flower Girls Find Respite at Greenacres Farm (WPJA Accolade)

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A wedding couple is captured in a portrait at Domaine de la Métairie du château, as the bride and groom share a kiss beneath a soaring veil

Domaine de la Métairie du château: Romantic Wedding Couple Captured in Portrait with Soaring Veil

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A wedding image captured at Armstrong Farms in Saxonburg, PA shows a young man having an amazing time with his long hair flying as he headbangs on the dance floor

At Armstrong Farms in Saxonburg, PA, a wedding image captured a young man joyfully headbanging on the dance floor

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At Château du Sou, a wedding guest was eagerly filming the day's events with a camera in hand, perched in a high window to capture the high angle

A wedding guest filmed events at Château du Sou from a high window

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The newlyweds' classic first dance and romantic kiss were captured in the stage lights at their reception at the Mandarin Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul

The newlyweds shared a romantic kiss and danced at the Mandarin Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul

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At La Fabrica in Oaxaca City, the father of the bride joyously danced atop a table as the wall behind him was illuminated with vibrant orange and yellow lights

The father of the bride joyfully danced on a table at La Fabrica, Oaxaca City, lit by vibrant orange and yellow lights

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At the Omni Parker House in Boston, Massachusetts, an image of three generations was created as a grandfather was helped with his bowtie by his son and grandson before the wedding

Three generations united at the Omni Parker House, Boston, MA for a pre-wedding bowtie lesson

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An unforgettable wedding image was captured at Vila do Conde, Portugal featuring smiling faces and toasting glasses in hands

A wedding photo of toasting guests was taken at Vila do Conde, Portugal

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At La Chatre's Town Hall, the groom's grandmother and her grandson were lovingly playing amongst the wedding decorations

The grandmother and grandson played happily at La Chatre Town Hall's wedding decorations

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This wedding image captured at Citta' di Castello, Terzo di Danciano, shows the bride being surrounded by her mother, friends, and the anticipation of her upcoming nuptials

The bride was surrounded by family and friends at Citta' di Castello, Terzo di Danciano, for her wedding preparations

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A photo taken at Manoir de la Saigne, France shows the oldest single woman in the group with the last ribbon of the bouquet

The oldest woman in the group was photographed with the last ribbon of the bouquet at Manoir de la Saigne

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The bride's home was filled with joy as the Shanghai groom and his groomsmen played a wedding game

Joy filled the bride's home as the wedding game was enjoyed by the Shanghai groom and his groomsmen

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Villa Litta Modigliani, Affori, Milano couple posing for a wedding portrait of the newlyweds in a natural tent under the tree canopy

A low angle black and white wedding portrait of the newlyweds under an illuminated tree canopy

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artistic wedding couple portrait for the Bride and Groom in a Pool Hall at the Wedding Venue

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liberty state park wedding day photography | Bride and groom portrait at the memorial

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NY wedding photography outdoors - Ashford Estate | This is a reserved seat for the ceremony outside

The couple exchange vows in a romantic outdoor ceremony at the Ashford Estate, captured beautifully by the photographer

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The couple posed for a beautiful abstract wedding portrait at the Hotel Tamarises in Bizkaia

The couple posed for an artistic wedding photo at the Hotel Tamarises

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At the Antica Fattoria di Paterno in Tuscany, the groom and his groomsmen posed for a portrait with their hats being thrown in the air, creating a memorable moment for the wedding

The groom and his groomsmen created a memorable moment with their hat-throwing portrait at the Antica Fattoria di Paterno

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