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.

London England hotel bridal room pre-ceremony, bride fans out her translucent veil in the room - a moment captured before the wedding

Pre-Ceremony Bliss: London Bride Fans Out Translucent Veil in Hotel

Bride and groom burst into laughter at their Kansas City, Missouri wedding reception during speeches, capturing a joyful moment

Kansas City, Missouri: Burst of Laughter at Wedding Reception

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Young girl gives an affectionate hug to the Groom before a wedding ceremony, at the Groom's house in Garcíez, Jaén, Spain

Garcíez's Tender Touch: A Groom Embraced by a Young Girl

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Son of the bride plays with the wedding dress in Wierden, Netherlands, as the family observes

Wierden Wedding: Son Expresses Joy through the Bride's Wedding Dress

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Champagne's spray in Bali adds excitement to the lively dance floor as the men let loose at this wedding celebration

Bali's Bubbly Bliss: Men Unleash on the Lively Dance Floor

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Award-winning wedding photographer captures emotional moment as the bride's mother sheds tears of joy on her daughter's special day at Chateau du Smith Haut Lafitte in Gironde.

Mom's Tears of Joy: Emotional Moment at Chateau du Smith Haut Lafitte in Gironde

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Young flower girls covering their ears as the sound fills the air during a lively religious church ceremony in Geneva

Geneva's Vibrant Church Vows: Flower Girls Plug Ears Aghast

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Bridal party enjoying a group lunch on concrete benches under a shade canopy at Nanping Fujian park wedding

Nanping Fujian: A Delightful Bridal Party Lunch Amidst Nature's Serenity

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At the Oasia Resort Sentosa in Singapore, a bride is caught off guard by the large size of the rice ball she must eat during a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony. The photographer captures the genuine surprise on her face.

Singapore's Oasia Resort Sentosa: The Bride's Surprise During Traditional Chinese Wedding Ceremony

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Bridesmaids at Le Hechet Farm in Guernsey get a unique ride to the wedding ceremony in a cattle trailer, accompanied by young farmers

Guernsey Wedding: Bridesmaids' Cattle Trailer Adventure with Young Farmers

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In this photo taken at the old vicarage in Dorset, UK, the Groom and Groomsmen enter the bouncy white room, with the groom struggling to keep his balance

Dorset Delight: Groom and Groomsmen navigate boisterous white room.

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At Salones Mayestic in Arjona, Jaén, Spain, the bride's friends hoist her in the air during a lively dance floor celebration at the wedding

Arjona Jubilation: Friends Uplift Bride in Salones Mayestic Wedding Bash

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A stunning wedding exit at Loiret's city hall in Centre-Val de Loire. The bride and groom celebrate their special day amidst a beautiful shower of red flower petals, under a picturesque blue sky and radiant sunshine.

Loiret's City Hall: A Radiant Celebration Under a Petal Shower

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At Bride's house in Arjona, Jaén, Spain, a cute little girl in her wedding attire is lending a helping hand to dress her aunt, the beautiful bride, on her big day.

Arjona's Helping Hand: A Little Girl Assists in Wedding Preparations

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At Salones Mayestic in Arjona, Jaén, this wedding couple faces a playful challenge as they are lifted on their friends' shoulders. The bride stretches to reach the cake topper, held by the groom atop the cake.

Arjona Jaén: Playful Challenge, Cake Topper Held by Groom

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At Hotel HO Ciudad de Jaén, Jaén, kids at weddings know how to have fun. This image captures a young girl laughing as she gets pushed on a swing made of a rope and wood plank, nestled under a tree.

Jaén's Joyful Swinging Delights: Kids Unleash their Wedding Excitement

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A black-and-white photo captures a moment in Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, as the groom lowers his head to enter the limo on his way to the church. This BW shot from inside the car beautifully captures the anticipation of the wedding day.

Groom's Moment: Capturing Wedding Day Anticipation in Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz

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In Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, a young girl joyfully exits the church, tossing flower petals from a basket. This candid moment captures the pure happiness of a wedding day.

Worms Wedding: Innocence Blossoms in Rheinland-Pfalz

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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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At House in Soho, London England, the bride and her family prepare for the big day, with the stunning wedding dress hanging in the background, adding to the anticipation and excitement. A beautiful wedding scene captured.

Soho House: The Bride, The Dress, The Big Day Excitement

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At Rise Hall, Yorkshire, England, the bridal party gracefully descends the elegant staircase, creating a picturesque prelude to the wedding ceremony.

Yorkshire Elegance: A Graceful Descent at Rise Hall Wedding

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This wedding day picture was taken in Magallon, Marseille. The guests made a memorable and energetic entrance to introduce the groom, creating an unforgettable moment.

Magallon Unforgettable: Memorable Entrance Energizes Marseille Wedding Day Picture

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Maid of Honor captures a candid image with the bride and groom in a fun selfie at Maple Leaf Events in Stevenson, Washington, USA, showcasing their joy on their wedding day.

Maple Leaf Joy: Candid Wedding Selfie at Stevenson, Washington, USA

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A pro photographer in Texas captured this award-winning image of a bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception. The groom lifts the bride onto his shoulder, illuminated by purple DJ lighting.

Texas Tango: Award-Winning Photo of Dynamic Bride and Groom Dance Shot By Pro Photographer

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In a joyful Chicago wedding reception, an excited tattooed bride reacts to a heartfelt speech from her maid of honor. This image has been recognized and awarded by the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).

WPJA Accolade for Emotional Chicago Bride Reacting to Maid of Honor's Speech

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A professional wedding photographer captures a joyful moment as the bride and groom share a laugh and look towards their guests while preparing to cut their wedding cake at Schloss Walbeck.

Schloss Walbeck Sparks Pure Joy: Candid Shot Captures Bride and Groom's Wedding Cake Moment

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The wedding photographer, who focuses on capturing moments in France, won an award for this photo taken at Église de Moëlan-sur-Mer. The picture shows the newlyweds sharing a sweet kiss on the church steps, capturing a moment before a storm.

Post-Ceremony Storm Kiss: Award-Winning Wedding Photo at Église de Moëlan-sur-Mer in France

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Wedding photo in Metz Moselle, with couple seated on a bench near the water's edge. Surrounded by a metallic heart, they pose back-to-back in stylish stances.

METALLIC EMBRACE: Captivating Love Story Whispers on the Water's Edge in Metz

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A couple embraces the serenity of a boutique hotel in Sri Lanka for their destination wedding. In this striking black and white portrait, they share a tender kiss near a round window, just before their ceremony.

A Black and White Wedding Portrait in Sri Lanka

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A documentary wedding photographer earned a WPJA Honor Award for this image captured in Istanbul, Turkey. The photo depicts the bride and groom walking towards their guests on a city street sidewalk.

Istanbul Wedding Celebration Street Shot: Bride and Groom Radiate Joy Towards Guests

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