Wedding Photos of Wedding photography

The following “Wedding photography” 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 photography” 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.

An award-winning wedding photographer captures the scene as the bride, flanked by her parents, gracefully walks down the aisle at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. The golden sun casts long shadows, creating an enchanting ambiance.

Celestial Journey: A Graceful Chicago Wedding at Adler Planetarium

Embracing Love: In the heart of Túnel Verde, Rio Grande do Sul, a couple shares a passionate kiss in the middle of a car roadway, encapsulating the essence of love and togetherness on their wedding day.

Tunnel of Love: A Fiery Kiss in Rio Grande do Sul

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At The Estate at River Run in Maidens, VA, two eager dogs on leashes sniff the adorable toddler flower girl

Maidens Melody: Paws and Petals at The Estate

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Washington DC's Lincoln's Cottage: Bride showcasing dance moves as she finds herself sandwiched between two groomsmen

Lincoln's Cottage Whirlwind: A Bride's Dance between Groomsmen in DC

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Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, MD showcases traditional Chinese door games as the groom buys his way through the door to meet his bride

Baltimore's Ulysses Hotel: Capturing the Rituals of Love and Tradition

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A couple embraces in a dip during a colorful wedding reception at Blue Venado in Tulum, Mexico. This image was captured by a documentary wedding photographer and has received an award from WPJA.

Tulum Dance Dip: Award-Winning Documentary Wedding Photo at Blue Venado, Mexico

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Malopolskie Reception Venue: The playful tradition of Polish weddings as men run around the venue indoors, creating a funny "block" moment

Malopolskie Reception Venue: The Block Moment - Capturing the Playful Traditions of Polish Weddings

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The bride receives a thoughtful foot cleaning from a friend in the bathroom sink at Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego, California - Image captured by a CA wedding photojournalist.

San Diego Surprises: A Candid Moment at Scripps Seaside Forum

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

Worcestershire Wander: Guests Transporting Memories

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Young girl running with a balloon on a string during the cocktail hour in the outdoor venue of Domaine de Messenas in Maissenas, Roissard (Isère)

Maissenas Moments: Balloon in the Breezy Domaine de Messenas Wedding

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Outside a Philadelphia, PA Reception Venue: A couple walks into their reception as random party goers in the city cheer them on as they pass

Celebration in the Streets: A Joyous Philadelphia Wedding Entrance

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California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen having a blast in the 'photo booth', spicing up the celebration with party hats and fun photo props

California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen Go Wild in the Photo Booth

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A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at a reception venue in Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France. It shows the bride getting ready with her witnesses and mother. The photographer specializes in wedding photography in Rennes.

Brittany Bride Prepares with Witnesses and Mother, Captured by Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Rennes

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At Domaine de Montireau, the newlyweds are making their exit under a shower of bubbles

Montireau Magic: Bubble-Filled Farewell at Domaine de Montireau

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At Domaine de Montireau, the bride surprises her husband with a dance during their evening reception

Enchanting Moments: An Unexpected Dance at Domaine de Montireau

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At Jaipur, India, the groom arrives on horseback for a traditional wedding ceremony

A Majestic Entrance: The Groom's Regal Arrival at Jaipur's Traditional Wedding Ceremony

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Bride and groom walking through paper garlands after their church wedding ceremony in Halver, Germany

Whimsical Passage: Newlyweds Wandering Paper Garlands in Halver

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In Montpellier, Hérault, the Bride's Room captures the essence of motherhood and beauty as a woman multitasks with makeup application and breastfeeding, surrounded by greenery

Montpellier's Enchanting Oasis: Capturing Motherhood amidst Beauty and Multitasking in the Bride's Room

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At Jaipur, India, an emotional moment unfolds as the bride and groom are surrounded by their loved ones, shedding tears during the ceremony

Tears of Love: A Tender Wedding in Jaipur, India

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In Jaipur, India, the groom is carried on their shoulders by his loved ones as they celebrate and walk together on his wedding day

Jaipur's Shoulder-Borne Celebrations: A Groom's Journey on His Wedding Day

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In Cappadocia, Turkey, the groom playfully feeds the bride a drink using a syringe-like device. The unique wedding tradition adds fun to the celebration.

Cappadocia Celebration: Playful Syringe Drink Feeding Enlivens Turkish Wedding

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Games and Fun at Casale 1890 - Tenuta Tramontana in Reggio Calabria - Older gentleman having a blast limboing on the grass with a napkin held above him during dinner

Reggio Calabria: Limboing Older Gentleman Brings Dinner Fun and Laughter

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Renowned wedding photographer captures an award-winning image of a couple dancing surrounded by elderly groups in Rongxing Garden Park, Taipei. A beautiful moment captured in the heart of the city.

Award-Winning Image: Dancing Amidst Elderly Groups in Rongxing Garden Park, Taipei

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Ceremony joy at Quinta Real Oaxaca City as the bride and groom toast to their new life together in front of a beautiful white curtain

Quinta Real Oaxaca City: Toasting to a Life of Ceremony

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At Criollo Oaxaca City, the groom and a guest celebrate with a dance while holding

Criollo Celebration: A Joyful Dance of Love in Oaxaca City

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Mother of the Bride helping her daughter put on jewelry at their home in Maine-et-Loire, France during the wedding preparations

Maine-et-Loire Matriarch: A Mother's Love in Wedding Preparations

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During the secular ceremony at Ceremony Location, Le Logis de Réputé in Sainte-Cécile, France, the bride and groom can't hide their excitement and joy as they react to a heartfelt speech

Le Logis de Réputé: Capturing Joy and Excitement at Sainte-Cécile Wedding

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At home in Vendée, France, the bride and her best friend prepare for the wedding in the bathroom, using mirrors to complete their makeup

Bathroom Mirrors: Capturing Bridal Beauty in Vendée, France

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The bride's mother embraces her son during a joyful moment on the dance floor at the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC. This image earned the photographer a prestigious award from WPJA.

Emotional Embrace: Moment at Whalehead Club Wedding, Corolla, NC

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At Cortijo de Vargas in Cabra, Córdoba, Spain, a touching moment is captured as a mother and daughter share a symmetrical display of emotions during speeches

Unstaged Beauty: Symmetrical Emotions Unveiled in Cordoba's Cortijo de Vargas

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